Presents citations and abstracts for ERIC documents dealing with the characteristics, background, and educational objectives of students enrolled in community services and continuing education programs. (DMM)

The need for a mathematics placement test was acknowledged because a number of students registered in introductory algebra (Math 110) were struggling with problems involving only arithmetic operations. A placement test was selected with the intention to effectively detect students with arithmetic deficiencies and place them in a remedial…

The intensive four-week seminar described in this report was designed for sign language interpreters currently employed or desiring employment in public post-secondary technical and vocational education. After explaining the objectives of the seminar, its targeted participants, and the training structure, the report presents an outline of the…

Argues that students can be made more aware of language used in the "real" world by introducing them to figures of speech. (MS)

Describes the pros and cons of using written essay examinations. Reviews the history of the basic arguments for and against essay exams. Considers essay exams as forms of writing, in relation to portfolio assessment, and as reliable instruments of assessment. Advocates the use of timed, impromptu essay exams. (HB)

Based on research on verbal behavior and the relationship between teachers' verbal responses and student achievement and success, this document discusses the role of teacher language in motivating students and provides examples of classroom techniques that aid learning. The first section reviews ways in which teachers' use of language can…

Reports a survey exploring what opportunities exist in the field of professional librarianship for persons with a Ph.D. in language and literature. (TO)

Describes a study in which 57 performance criteria for the appraisal of adult education administrators were evaluated in terms of their appropriateness by 53 adult education administrators and teachers. Discusses the differences between administrator and instructor responses with respect to levels of function and role expectations. Discusses…

A three-year longitudinal followup mail survey of the 1980-81 graduates of 12 cooperating districts of the Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) was conducted beginning in the summer of 1984. The purpose of the survey was to determine and analyze changes in selected circumstances that may have occurred over the three-year…

Comparing the performance of students majoring in Data Processing Programming, Dental Assisting, Electronics Technology and Mid-Management with control groups matched on the basis of sex and ACT scores, no apparant discrimination against the technical majors was found in terms of earned grade point averages or grades in selected courses, with the…

The Wyoming State Department of Education interviewed as many students as could be contacted who had enrolled in any of the Adult Basic Education programs in the state between fiscal 1966 and 1968. Respondents had a generally favorable attitude toward the programs and most expressed a desire for further study. Little change in reading habits was…

Describes a study conducted to determine the percentage of students who complete their initial science course; the relationship between students' first science course grades and their enrollment and success in subsequent science courses; and the similarity of science grades and overall grade point average. Suggests ways of promoting success. (AYC)