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The feasibility of using industrial simulation software to teach complex manufacturing concepts / Winterberger
(1988)
An experiment was conducted to ascertain whether industrial simulation software could be used to teach complex manufacturing concepts to students in manufacturing technology programs. The objectives of the study were to ...
The effectiveness of two forms of manipulative activity on the understanding of selected science and technology concepts among fourth grade students
(1992)
The use of manipulatives and real objects in education has been espoused since man first started recording history. Rabelais, Comenius, Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Dewey, and Piaget are a few of the leaders found in the literature ...
An assessment of energy cognizance, attitude toward energy conservation, and perceived energy conservation behavior of selected public school educators
(1979)
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of an energy education in-service program by assessing the energy cognizance, attitude toward energy conservation, and the perceived energy conservation behavior of ...
Analysis of knowledge, attitude, and behavior about alcohol between the Texas Department of Public Safety trainee-troopers and highway patrol troopers
(1979)
This study was designed: (1) to determine if the Texas Department of Public Safety trainee-trooper program had significant impact on trainee-troopers' knowledge about alcohol and attitude toward drinking drivers; and (2) ...
Assessment of the impact of the 1983 Minor's Restricted Driver's License law change in Texas
(1987)
In June of 1983, the Texas Legislature amended the provisions of the driver licensing law which permitted an applicant to qualify for a Minor's Restricted Driver's License (MRDL). A quasi-experimental design was used to ...
Technology needs assessment model for follow-up studies in engineering technology
(1987)
The purpose of this study was to develop a procedural model for conducting follow-up survey research which could meet the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology guidelines and assess the technology needs of engineering ...
A study of labor negotiation productivity concerns in the petroleum refining industry
(1987)
The primary objective of this study was to identify productivity factors relative to negotiating future labor contracts with the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union (OCAWIU). A Delphi research method was ...
Safety attitudes and perceptions of welding instructors at Texas Community and Technical Colleges
(1993)
This qualitative, exploratory study was designed to gain information concerning the safety attitudes and perceptions of full-time Texas Community and Technical College welding instructors. Attention was given to the ...
Minimum competencies for electronics technicians in high technology electronics industries
(1993)
The purpose of this study was to identify the minimum competencies needed by an associate degree electronics technician for entry into high technology electronics industries. The second purpose of this study was to determine ...
Identifying curriculum components for baccalaureate leadership training programs
(1994)
This study sought to identify the core components required in an academic baccalaureate leadership development training program. An expert panel participated in a modified two-round Delphi study to identify curriculum ...