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Freiman, a consultant formerly with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Mecholsky (materials science and engineering, U. of Florida) assemble information on testing procedures and
Huber, a coach and professor of counseling and educational psychology and kinesiology at Indiana U. at Bloomington, explains how to apply the principles and theories of educational psychology to coach
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Of interest to higher education administrators, education students, and stakeholders involved in the development of effective educational institutions, this collection of twelve articles on the discre
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Assessment is a key area of interest and debate in education. Its increased use by governments as a powerful means of influencing educational practice are now features of the educational scene worldwi
No influence has more profoundly affected educational thought and practice during the late 19th and early 20thcenturies than the science of psychology. This volume discusses the major differences betw
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International contributors in informatics, electrical engineering, and computer science give insight on the current research status of service-oriented computing (SOC) and service-oriented architectur
An ideal textbook for masters, doctoral, or educational specialist certificate programs, Foundations of Educational Technology offers a fresh, project-centered approach to the subject, helping student
