This study investigated the effect of two instructional strategies, segmented and holistic, on the progression over time of learners' mental models toward that of an expert with the moderator of cognitive flexibility. Sixty-four juniors and seniors in a college metabolism course were randomly assigned to one of the two strategies for instruction…

Learners are multi-faceted, unique people. Discovering the whole individual is incumbent upon realizing the teaching/learning environments, common social and societal realities, and belief and value systems respective of academic and socio-societal factors that establish who one is as a learner and teacher. In "Learning and Teaching," the authors…

The Tucson Interaction Model emphasizes the importance of teaching style in linking cognitive with affective variables for mainstreamed handicapped students. Five aspects of the model are depicted across three strands (response opportunities, feedback, and personal regard). Even with computer-assisted instruction, the teacher's role is still…

Investigates the merits of individualized instruction vs. traditional methods of instruction. (RK)

Changing educational practices require changes in our theories and techniques of evaluation. Three forces of change are: (1) The emphasis on cognitive development in the disciplines; (2) the continuity of education over the span of life; and (3) the adaptation of instruction to individual requirements. These influences dictate a form to which…

This publication, designed for educators, researchers, and university students, includes articles of theory, opinions, research and practical application pertaining to all levels of educational practice. The first two articles define the place of science in the curriculum, first as a basic study and then as a holistic study. The next three…

The challenges facing education today, in particular the educational programs for children aged 3 to 6, are found to be many and varied, with the failures in urban settings pointing up the need for different and responsive learning environments. In the development of alternatives to current conditions in the schools today, the following are…

Intended to help educators, especially content area faculty, understand the factors influencing writing and to give specific teaching ideas across the secondary school spectrum, this paper reports a study of current research on writing methods and instructional models to develop a rationale for cross-curricular writing. Following brief discussions…