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Showing 1 to 20 of 56 for “"Time On Task"”.
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Time on task and priority setting for continuing education administrators in Maryland community colleges
The purpose of this study was to examine time on tasks and priority setting for Maryland community college continuing education administrators. The Delphi technique was used to compile a list of 75 tasks. A combination of survey research, card sort, face-to-face interviews, and on-site data …
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The Effect of Computer-Adaptive Control (Remediation) on Achievement and Time on Task in Foreign Language Learning
Technology has provided the means for the creation of many tools to facilitate the teaching and learning of foreign languages. These tools include computer programs designed to aid language learning by providing various levels of control to the language learner. This control allows the learner to …
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A Study of How Students Allocate Their Time in the Classroom (time-on-Task, Socio-Economic, Class Learning Activities)
Students are not passive recipients of educational services but play a decisive role in the production of their own learning. Students' time, as a non-purchased input, directly affects the efficacy of all other inputs used in the educational process. This study examined students' time-on-task (how …
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An Investigation of the Relationship Between Three Levels of Structure in a Task Situation and Fourth Graders' Time on-Task
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The Relationship Between Time-On-Task in Computer-Aided Instruction and the Progress of Developmental Reading Students at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
This research sought to determine what relationship exists between time-on-task in computer-aided instruction (CAI) using Destinations courseware and progress in reading ability of developmental reading students as indicated by the reading portion of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test. …
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Teaching Facial Emotion Recognition to Low-Functioning 4-7 Year Old Students with Autism
<p>Autism Symptom Disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States. This study investigated the development of facial emotion recognition in three individuals aged 4 - 7 years old with Autism Symptom Disorder. It incorporated both objective measures for …
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How can parents affect high school student performance by what they do at home?
… investigate the effects of parental involvement on grades and achievement test scores through the variables time on task, general self-esteem, and student attitude about school. The study controlled for the background characteristics of ethnicity, gender, family background, and ability. To do …
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Comparative Effectiveness of a Computer and Videotape Simulation in Dietetic Education
A clinical simulation was developed, programmed in computer and videotape modes, and compared for its effect on cognitive and affective learning of dietetic/nutrition students. Three experimental groups of 24, 22, and 21 upper division university students completed a simulated dietary interview on …
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Effects of specific instructional practices on independent writing of learning-disabled students
… methods case study explored the effects of conferring, mentor text, and guided practice on independence in writing, increased time on task, and improved written output for fifth grade learning-disabled students serviced in a replacement language arts special education setting. Qualitative …
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Motivation in Accounting Decisions: The Effects of Rewards and Environment on Decision Performance and Knowledge Acquisition
… the effects of reward structure and environmental conditions (i.e., context) on integrated motivation for an accounting task using 101 undergraduate accounting students. A computer-simulated task in which students were asked to estimate allowance for doubtful accounts was used to create …
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An Investigation Of The Effectiveness Of Computer-assisted Biofeedback For Students Diagnosed As Having Autism Spectrum Disorder
… having autism spectrum disorder. The study was conducted in a public school classroom setting. Specifically the on-task behavior during an individualized academic activity was investigated. Three 9-10 year old children participated in the study. In the baseline phase, data was collected on speed …
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The Effects of Soothing Sounds on Individual Seatwork
… to affect people in many ways. Of primary concern to educators is music's capacity to produce a calming effect in people. A study was conducted to determine the effect of soothing music and sounds on students' performance on individual seatwork. The study indicates that the playing of …
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Enabling productivity improvement in education through the translation of the overall equipment effectiveness framework to support quantitative classroom analysis
… and process quantitative classroom observation data. As the name implies, the Time on Task Analytical (TOTA) template and model focus on quantifying and analysing Time on Task losses in the school classroom and is based on the Lean Management productivity metric of Overall Equipment …
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A comparative study of the relative effectiveness of computer assisted instruction, cooperative learning and teacher directed instruction on improving math performance of low achieving students
This study compared three instructional approaches-- computer assisted instruction, cooperative learning, and teacher directed instruction--to determine their relative effectiveness in improving math performance of low achieving students. Additional information was collected on student time on task …
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The impact of block scheduling on special education student learning in high school mathematics
… study evaluated block scheduling and its impact on a special education math program at Delsea Regional High School. It was determined that the end of the marking period test scores were slightly higher for those students in a block schedule than for those students in a traditional setting.</p> …
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The Effect of Allocated Assessment Time and Allocated Instructional Time on Student Achievement in Small, Medium, and Large School Districts in Florida
… explores the effect of allocated assessment time and allocated instructional time as related to student achievement (Spanjers, Burns, & Wagner, 2008). Current educational reform has placed accountability and assessment at the forefront of public education (Hirsh, 2007; Jennings, 2012; …
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Fatigue's Influence on Workload, Situation Awareness, and Performance in a Military Simulation of Combat
<p>Military operations routinely require military personnel to consistently perform their duties over several hours or days. Tasks that require prolonged work can lead to mental fatigue and decreased performance. The transactional model proposes that individuals cope with changes in the environment …
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Using problem-centered learning to foster argumentation in introductory sociology
… the efficacy of a problem-based learning environment and three different instructional methods designed to foster argumentation in an introductory sociology course. While no statistically significant differences were found in the overall assignment scores among the three treatment groups, there …
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Closing the Achievement Gap in Elementary Schools: A Policy Advocacy Dissertation
<p>My paper details a policy recommendation for elementary schools in a large school district in Florida. Its aim is to provide equal educational opportunities and equity for all students. I developed it in part based on an educational, economic, social, political, and moral-ethical analysis. My …
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