A review of the concept of complex instructional treatments demonstrates that componential analysis is needed to properly identify the effective elements of an instructional system. Research should focus on both the system and the effectiveness of its parts. Research on teaching also requires that the complex interaction of the teacher's behavior…

Presents a series of ideas for educational reform, some drawn from the author's previous works. Experimentation is badly needed to see what will work at every level of education. Suggestions include encouragement of single-sex schooling and endorsement of allowing college curricular authority to reside with faculty. (SLD)