Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id e7LI3t801506; Mon, 21 Aug 2000 14:03:55 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 14:03:55 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <002701c00b99$c53599a0$491f8f80@virginia.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Debbie Tuler <djt9u@virginia.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3679] benefits of differing class schedules - question X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1340 Lines: 27 I coordinate a workplace ed program at the Univ. of Virginia. I came on board a year ago; prior to that a GED class existed for about 6 years, but with no real oversight. Until now the class met once a week for 3 hours, I'm not sure why it was originally set up that way. Last year, the idea of switching to twice a week for 1.5 hours each session came up - first from supervisors who thought it would be easier to have folks off for shorter time periods (all three hours are on work time), then from students who felt they would learn more through more frequent reinforcement in class sessions. All other programs I've been involved in have met twice a week for shorter time frames; there seems to be a belief that it results in better learning. My question is, has there been any research on the comparative benefits of once a week vs. twice a week sessions, or on optimal learning conditions in adult education? I'm thinking about such issues as learning reinforcement, attention span, retention, optimal learning conditions... Right now I've got a manager who wants evidence before a switch is made. Any assistance would be appreciated. Debbie Tuler Program Coordinator Organizational Development and Training University of Virginia 2400 Old Ivy Rd., room 168 Charlottesville, VA 22904-0804 Tel. 804-243-8968 Fax: 804-924-6869
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