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Willis, Lela – 1969
An experimental program of teaching modules or packets--Orientation, Reading, and Language--was designed to improve the communicative skills of 10th graders in vocational-technical schools. The modules consisted of "Student Exercises" requiring student involvement and thinking and a "Teacher's Manual" with ideas for presenting the materials in a…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Audiovisual Aids, Career Choice, Classroom Environment
Grittner, Frank M. – 1968
The nationwide need for maintenance of skills programs for students who discontinue their language studies 1-3 years before college is explained. Figures based on a national questionnaire identify the extent of this need, and possible program objectives and structure are suggested. Major attention is directed to such student activities as…
Descriptors: Advanced Programs, Articulation (Education), Class Activities, Clubs
Mikkleson, Ruth – 1972
The publication consists of an independent study course on contemporary problems and contemporary literature for secondary and college students. The major objective is to help students think creatively about current problems of the American Indians, Blacks, women, and ecology and to sharpen the student's ability to interpret works of literature.…
Descriptors: American Culture, Bias, Black Culture, Black Literature
Phillips, Jack; Utz, Peter – 1973
The Single Concept Introductory Mathematics Project (SCIMP) offered an individualized, self-paced, media-oriented approach to remedial algebra at the community college level. Seventy-one behavioral objectives were identified and videotapes and worksheets prepared for each; mini-tests were given after each lesson and a final exam administered at…
Descriptors: Algebra, Audiovisual Instruction, Autoinstructional Aids, Behavioral Objectives
Melton, Reginald F. – 2002
This book presents a blueprint for using a quality assurance-based approach to planning and developing open and distance learning (ODL) courses in the United Kingdom. The following are among the specific topics discussed: (1) typical aims of ODL (opening access to education; responding to student needs; designing self-study materials; student…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Distance Education
Davis, Janelle; Searle, Jean – 2001
This publication presents five reports that represent research conducted by adult educators. "Supporting Adult Educators in Researching Their Practice" (Janelle Davis, Jean Searle) presents results of four action research projects related to developing literacies for disadvantaged groups or groups with special needs. "Towards Mutual…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Culturally Relevant Education
Jones, David, Ed.; McConnell, Bridget, Ed.; Normie, Gerald, Ed. – 1996
The following papers are included: "Foreword" (Bridget McConnell); "Introduction" (David J. Jones); opening addresses by George Robertson MP, Shadow Scottish Secretary, and by Charlie McConnell, Executive Director, Scottish Community Education Council; and speech by Christine Hamilton, Deputy Director, Scottish Arts Council;…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy
Mitchell, Laura; Livingstone, D. W. – 2002
The informal learning practices of bank branch workers were examined in a study of a major Canadian bank. The study included ethnographic fieldwork and secondary analysis of a national survey of branch workers' learning practices during the introduction of a new financial services software system. Activity theory was used to examine workers'…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Banking, Data Analysis
Nesler, Mitchell S. – 1999
This study, conducted by Regents College (New York), a virtual university founded to serve the needs of adult learners, sought to determine factors associated with student retention in an external degree program. Assessment data for students enrolled in the Regents College undergraduate liberal arts program was derived solely from the student…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Access to Education, Adult Education, College Attendance
Klapper, John – CILT, the National Centre for Languages, 2006
This new book supports the professional development and training of Modern Languages teachers in higher education. It links insights from pedagogical and applied linguistic research to the practicalities of the undergraduate language syllabus. The aim is to interpret research for the classroom practitioner so that teaching can be based on sound…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Higher Education, Applied Linguistics, Language Tests
Gibbs, Graham, Ed.; Jenkins, Alan, Ed. – 1992
This publication seeks to give practical assistance to teachers and administrators responsible for teaching large classes at collges and universities in the United Kingdom. Areas covered include class size, problems related to learning and teaching, teaching strategies in specific disciplines, field study experience and other subjects. The 12…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Biology, Class Size, College Instruction
Burgess, William E. – 1997
This volume provides information on 434 institutions which offer academic credit for 4,176 media-assisted courses. Institutions include: colleges and universities, consortiums, public broadcasting stations, and statewide telecommunications services. The book includes a brief foreword that relates some of the history of distance education; an…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Mediated Communication
Platt, Gail M. – 1993
The Learning Center (LC) at South Plains College (SPC), in Texas, offers remedial reading instruction, college-level reading and human development, Success Seminars, orientation services, tutoring, and independent study for academic skills development. The center, which has the most successful remedial reading program in the state, combines the…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Ancillary School Services, Basic Skills, Community Colleges
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1998
The guide is one section of a resource kit designed to assist Peace Corps language instruction coordinators in countries around the world in understanding the principles underlying second language learning and teaching and in organizing instructional programs. This section focuses on design and development of pre-service language training programs…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Formative Evaluation, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Andrews, Michael B.; Hall, Donald E. – 1991
In fall 1988, Arctic College (AC--Northwest Territories, Canada) in collaboration with Athabasca University (AU--Alberta, Canada) initiated the University Transfer Program (UTP) to provide first-year university education for full- and part-time students at the Yellowknife campus of AC. Program content, standards, and instruction were maintained by…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Articulation (Education), College Transfer Students, Community Colleges