The purpose of this meta-analysis was to explore in detail the research by Hattie (2009) in order to then re-examine it through a new lens and better understand the research and possible bias. For this study, the unit of analysis were the studies used in Hattie (2009). The criteria for inclusion were based on strategies currently implemented in…

Drawing from research on situated cognition and the development of expertise and simulations in professional education, we designed two simulation tasks that provided novice teachers with repeated opportunities to deliberately practice managing a classroom under no-fault conditions. The simulations immersed novices in two perennial classroom…

Author projects increases in Florida's career employees and assesses their training needs. (Editor/RK)

The article lists the 12 competencies of adult education teachers that are considered essential to assist adults in achieving instructional goals and objectives. Following the listing a brief justification and examples of ways to evaluate teacher competencies are discussed. (Author/BP)

Reviews research on group problem solving and offers suggestions for improving participation and task accomplishment in the workshop format. (JOW)

This report provides guidelines for Client Assistance Programs (CAPs), established to assist applicants and clients of programs and facilities funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This report developed out of a study to provide information to increase cooperative approaches of benefit to both programs and clients and to create training…

While intensive English programs have much in common with continuing education, problems of student balance, classroom management, and unique cultural pressures separate them from the mainstream of continuing education and require creative and individualized solutions. (Author/MSE)

The study investigated the relationship between group process training and group effectiveness. Statistical tests of the data revealed (1) significantly greater distribution of participation, (2) a significantly smaller percentage of self oriented contributions and a higher proportion of group oriented contributions and (3) significantly higher…

Rapid changes make mandatory continuing education (MCE) for clinical laboratory professionals imperative. Recent well-designed studies refute arguments of ineffectiveness by showing how (MCE) alters professional practice. Problems other professions have had with licensure can be avoided. (SK)

Students in institutions of higher education are, in effect, consumer of a high priced product. University continuing education is in a unique position to operationalize a warranty system with the Continuing Education Unit, which gives the student some assurance that his alma mater will continue to be concerned about him. (Author)

Seventy-nine older adults viewed a television documentary in an informal setting. Cued-recall tests were given immediately after the program and again one week later to determine the proportion of recall of main and subordinate ideas. Regression was used to analyze the importance to retention of subjects' individual characteristics. (Author/CH)

The authors discuss legislation and rulings on nonprofit organizations' tax liability for unrelated business profits. They emphasize the effects on continuing higher education and the need to tie continuing education programs to the institutional mission. Suggestions regarding continuing education administration are provided. (CH)

The U.S. armed forces will be reduced by 25 percent by 1995. University continuing higher education will be the first place many military personnel will seek the advanced education, credentials, and skills necessary to join the civilian work force. (SK)