Emotions, feelings, and values are important in an individual's well being. If pupils possess quality attitudes, the chances are that cognitive objectives will be achieved well, as much as the individual can be capable of doing. The teacher needs to emphasize affective objectives in reading instruction. Learning opportunities to achieve objectives…

Two factors which contribute to successful learning are presented and shown to be useful in the selection of teaching methods that match educational aims: a feedback model of the teaching and learning processes based on Pask's conversational learning model; and a classification of educational aims based on Bloom. Several kinds of feedback are…

A model is presented to help educators develop course objectives. The analysis begins with a summary of the approach to general practice teaching on which the course is based. Other topics examined are the approach to the content of the trainee year, teaching and management of learning, and the organization of the practice and the community…

This study investigates the impact upon pupil's achievement and personality development for those who are enrolled in an open plan school and those enrolled in a traditional school. (DEP)

Part of the AIR Career Education Curriculum Development Project, the paper is directed to assisting teachers with a step-by-step procedure in preparing instructional objectives for career education programs. Clearly defined objectives are useful in providing: direction for teacher and learner, opportunity for questioning traditional educational…

An evaluation model is presented for the assessment and instruction of preschool children in innovative programs. A five-step procedure is outlined for preparation of the model: (1) identifying the population, (2) pre-assessment evaluation of the three learner groups (students, teachers and parents), (3) identifying instructional program…

Competency needs are identified by the Tennessee Higher Education Committee: (1) writing, reading, speaking, and calculating for practical purposes; (2) basic understanding of history, science, economics, literature, etc; and (3) logical thinking, moral sensibility, and personal awareness. (Author/LBH)

Only recently have educators attempted formal evaluation of their students' skills in the affective domain, which encompasses such complex areas as decision making, self-awareness, and interpersonal relations. This article presents some basic principles to assist in the teaching and evaluation of affective domain factors in student learning. (SSH)

As part of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, 132 preprimary objectives were developed in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Volunteer teachers assessed the attainment of these skills in their kindergarten children. A profile on each student was designed to report skill attainment to first grade teachers and parents. The…

An evaluation was done of three sites (Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Springfield) participating in Ohio's Career Development Program for students in grades K-10 from 1975-1976 to (1) assess leadership characteristics of the individual programs and classroom teaching activities of the program teachers and (2) determine the amount and type of student…

A study was conducted in order to develop a systematic method for the evaluation of students' prior, non-sponsored learning for the award of college credit at Blackhawk College (Illinois). It was determined that a course designed to prepare the student for assessment of prior learning was the best way for the institution to provide assistance to…

Discussion of personalized instruction focuses on reading education and presents a systems model for teachers called a Teacher System for Personalized Instruction (TSPI). Topics discussed include diagnosing the needs of the learner; self-paced learning; motivation; achievement; mastery learning; evaluation plan; and cognitive, affective,…

Measurement of student achievement is an integral part of the teaching-learning process in Health Occupations Education and is essential for effective guidance of student growth. The measurement devices used in classroom and clinical site instruction should be directed toward stated behavioral objectives, providing valid and reliable evidence of…

This Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I, Evaluation Report outlines the instructional programs provided for educationally deprived students in Colorado. Handicapped and bilingual students were also served by the program. A total of 1469 students from kindergarten through senior high participated in the program. Programs were…

In this booklet, an attempt has been made to point out ways that a teacher may lead students to accept others for what they are and to value the rich and varied contributions of all cultures to the totality of human life. A complete program for intercultural education and understanding has not been given, but approaches are suggested for teacher…