Described is a conceptual model for comparing, synthesizing, and evaluating present instructional strategies and for research and development of new instructional programs. The model is based on the assumption that instructor's behavior can be categorized according to observable characteristics and that these categories will be subsumed under the…

This prototype instructional materials catalog is a source of information about curriculum and program developments, materials, instructional and training models, and other resources for use in educational research, development, diffusion, and evaluation (RDD&E) training. Section I describes products which, for the most part, have been developed…

Today's schools face a challenge in preparing children for the demands of the 21st century. Approaches to curriculum and instruction must be developed to provide the young with the tools they will need to survive. (CK)

Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. An annotated bibliography is appended. (EJS)

The Multimethods Model organizes the learning activities of preschool classes for gifted children and assures a differentiated curriculum geared to the individual student. Model components include prescriptive instruction, acceleration of content, building self-direction, creative divergent problem solving, affective guidance, cultivation of…

Discusses the opportunity to teach biotechnology from a technological perspective with the introduction of technology education in New Zealand. Presents information on the professional development research project that introduces teachers to the practice of biotechnology identified in "Technology in New Zealand Curriculum". (Contains 24…

The past decade has found administrators, faculty, staff and students at institutions of higher education involved in the task of trying to improve the process by which students are prepared. These efforts at many institutions have been based on the determination of the general learner outcomes that are viewed as critical to the success of all…

The Career Conscious Individual Model of career education for grades K-6 deals with (1) self-knowledge and interpersonal skills; (2) life roles, settings and events; (3) life career planning knowledge and skills; and (4) basic studies and occupational preparation. The development of an example module is also offered. (MW)

This directory, a companion to ALERT Sourcebook of Elementary Curricula, Programs, and Projects, provides a list of schools that are currently using the various Sourcebook programs and that are willing to receive visitors or answer inquiries. This list is not comprehensive but is geographically representative. Organized by subject matter, the…

Trend identification, future projections, future models, and policy creation are discussed in this article, which cites the need for developing and testing teaching approaches that facilitate student thinking about the future and future consequences. (JB)

A model of teacher decision-making, which describes how a teacher pursues a plan by means of a set of tactics, is presented. It is argued that teaching competence derives in part from the teacher's ability to generate appropriate tactics. Implications for teacher training are discussed. (RLV)

Discusses the contribution of language-based activities to training for thinking skills in a cognitively oriented curriculum. Focuses on the thinking and language dyad, which serves as the framework for a teaching model and the criterion for selection of content. (RJC)

Describes the Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi) framework designed to help school districts restructure staff development curricula to include concept-/process-based instruction, authentic uses of technology, and qualitative assessment. The LoTi framework implementation levels are presented in a sidebar. (JKP)

Argues that, in addition to teaching reading skills, teachers need to schedule time for children to practice reading. Presents specific guidelines for implementing a Sustained Quiet Uninterrupted and Independent Reading Time (SQUIRT) program which include how to find time, set a purpose, and set procedures. (NH)