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1. Impact of New Designs for the Comprehensive High School: Evidence from Two Early Adapters. (ED438419)
Author(s):
Copa, George H.
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Pub Date:
2000-01-00
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Research
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Descriptors: Academic Education; Academic Standards; Adoption (Ideas); Benchmarking; Career Academies; Comprehensive Programs; Educational Change; Educational Practices; Environmental Education; High Schools; Program Design; Research and Development; Student Certification; Theory Practice Relationship; Vocational Education
Abstract: The New Designs for the Comprehensive High School (NDCHS) project was conducted to develop design processes and specifications for developing new comprehensive high schools, and for restructuring existing schools in accordance with the comprehensive high school model. The project's impact on student learning at two early adapters of the recommendations--the School of Environmental Studies (SES) at the Minnesota Zoological Gardens and the St. Louis Career Academy (SLCA) in Missouri--was examined by reviewing available data at each school and meeting with representatives from each school. The NDCHS design elements adopted most intensely by the SES were as follows: learning signature, learning process, learning organization, learning staff and staff development, and learning environment. At the SLCA, the NDCHS element with the highest intensity of implementation was learning environment, and the areas of least intensity were learning signature, learning process, learning partnerships, learning celebration, and learning finance. NDCHS is now part of a larger project entitled New Designs for Learning (NDL), and NDL will continue to study the impact of the original recommendations. (Contains 26 references and 11 tables. Appended are the following: example requirements for certificate of prerequisite to internship placement at SLCA; table of contents to student reference guide to foundation skills at school of environmental studies; vision, mission, and beliefs of SES; and listings of articles about SES and SLCA.) (MN) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Arts Organizations and the 1987 Census of Service Industries. (ED410185)
Peters, Mary G. Monnie
1992-07-00
Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
Descriptors: Economics; Economics Education; Fine Arts; Social Science Research; Statistical Data; Trend Analysis
Abstract: The Census of Service Industries, which is conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census in years ending with 2 or 7, collects information on the number of organizations and selected financial measures in both performing and non-performing arts disciplines. This report presents and analyzes the 1987 data in chart format. The aim is to provide a view of the size, breadth, and health of the world of arts organizations in order to assist in the development of arts policy and planning. Based on responses to questionnaires, information is given regarding growth in revenues, receipts, or expenses of organizations in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The information is presented by categories and subcategories as follows: (1) Performing Art Organizations, including data on: Changes Since the 1977 Census, Comparison with Service Organization Data, Aggregate Financial Statistics, and Geography of Performing Arts Organizations; (2) Museums, Art Galleries, Arboreta, Botanical and Zoological Gardens, including data on: Changes Since the 1982 Census, Aggregate Financial Statistics, Comparison with Service Organization Data, and Geography of Museum Institutions; (3) Retail Art Dealers; and (4) Establishment of Visual Artists and Writers. (MM) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens Reference Library. (EJ390943)
Shaw, Joyce M.
Science and Technology Libraries, v8 n4 p9-20 Sum 1988
1988-00-00
Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment); Information Dissemination; Information Needs; Library Collections; Library Services; Scientific Research; Special Libraries; Zoology; Zoos
Abstract: Describes the range of services offered by the Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens reference library, and discusses the concept of zoos as societal entities and future trends in their information requirements. A bibliography of 20 articles on library and information services in zoos and aquariums is included. (17 references) (Author/CLB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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4. Strategy for Environmental Education: An Approach for India. (ED282746)
Sarabhai, Kartikeya V.
1985-00-00
Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids; Curriculum Development; Ecological Factors; Educational Media; Elementary Secondary Education; Environmental Education; Foreign Countries; Informal Education; Museums; National Programs; Natural Resources; Nature Centers; Networks; Program Development; Quality of Life; Urban Environment
Abstract: In outlining a national strategy for environmental education in India, this document describes some current and future efforts of the Center for Environmental Education at Ahmedabad. It provides an historical account of India's environmental problems and its recent efforts at addressing those problems in light of rapid developmental efforts and population growth. The Center for Environmental Education is developing programs for various audiences by establishing a personnel group, consisting of a subject expert, a person familiar with the target audience, a designer, and a writer. The Center's programs are currently organized into groups involved in environmental education developments for: (1) children; (2) urban population; (3) rural populations; (4) interpretive facilities (including national parks and sanctuaries, historical and cultural monuments, and botanical and zoological gardens); (5) television, publications, exhibits, and films, (6) training projects; and (7) programs for Sundarvan, a nature discovery center. Each of these efforts is described in the document. The paper concludes with the descriptions of seven components of the national strategy. (TW) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
5. Venomous Animals and Their Victims: A Program for Sophomore Medical Students (EJ168125)
Daly, James J.
Journal of Medical Education, 52, 10, 811-6, Oct 77
1977-00-00
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry; Course Descriptions; First Aid; Higher Education; Injuries; Medical Services; Medical Students; Poisoning; Veterinary Medicine
Abstract: In the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences program, lectures are given on the recognition and general biology of dangerous reptiles and anthropods, the nature of animal venoms, immunological aspects of envenomation, and treatment of bites and stings. Both first-aid and clinical management are included. (Author/LBH)
6. Teacher-in-Residence at the Woodland Park Zoo (EJ159485)
Gantert, Robert L.
American Biology Teacher, 39, 4, 221-223, Apr 77
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry; Animals; Biology; Educational Facilities; Elementary Secondary Education; Field Trips; Science Education; Zoos
Abstract: Described is a field trip program to the Woodland Park Zoological Gardens, Seattle, Washington, which includes an indoor lecture-discussion and tours of the zoological facility led by docents. An educational survey revealed that fourth graders asked the greatest number of logical animal biology questions and had the highest interest in reading about animals. (CS) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
7. An Evaluation of the State Urban Education Program "Living Science Center" District 10, New York City Board of Education. (ED059881)
Vinci, Thomas G.; DeVita, Christina
1970-06-00
Descriptors: Educationally Disadvantaged; Elementary School Science; Enrichment Activities; Instructional Programs; Program Evaluation; Reports; Summative Evaluation; Urban Environment; Zoos
Abstract: A program of stimulation, motivation, and cultural enrichment for children in New York City's School District 10 is evaluated in this report. The Bronx Zoological Gardens were used for living laboratory experiences, coordinated with classroom activities in different curriculum areas. Employing zoo visits, lectures, films, and classroom demonstrations, the Living Science Center Program reached over 800 fifth grade students. Effectiveness of the program was evaluated with three instruments: interviews with students, questionnaires to teachers, and observation. Findings from the evaluations are reported under the following topics: (1) project materials and implementation, (2) program observation, (3) personnel evaluation of the program, (4) student reaction to the program, (5) post-program test results, and (6) program coordination and administration. Recommendations for program continuation and improvement are also given. (BL) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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