A "hands-on" behavioral model of consultation is examined through a systems approach to three phases: (1) developing consultation objectives, (2) designing and implementing intervention, and (3) implementing quality assurance. Tasks and subtasks within each phase are identified. Implications for teacher education are noted. (CL)

A model for implementing new programs in technology for special education features four critical attributes: planning, professional education, development, and evaluation. Obstacles within each category and experiences in overcoming them are cited. (CL)

Suggests a model for program evaluation that may be useful to cooperative education professionals in the field and to college and university officials as they seek to advance the implementation of cooperative education while remaining faithful to the curricular mission of the institution. (JOW)

From an administrative view, reports an experience in implementing the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) technique at a residential treatment setting for children. (MP)

The author presents a model for implementing the objective based instructional approach in physical education programs for handicapped students. (SB)

Describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of 15 community education centers in St. Louis, Missouri. Includes information about the evaluation approach and design, data management, policy changes, outcome expectations, findings and conclusions, and training needs. (JOW)

Interviews with key stakeholders in the mining industry in Queensland, Australia, identified six factors that are important in the effective implementation of online learning: external influences, organizational culture, organizational structures, training environment, learners' needs, and the learning environment. (Contains 54 references.) (JOW)

Examines the following issues as they relate to a model of language planning: (1) types of decisions (policy or implemental, higher- or lower-level, rational or arbitrary); (2) the planning mechanism; (3) the role of fact finding (prepolicy, preimplementation, and intraimplementation); (4) levels of planning; and (5) the nature of status versus…

Explains cooperative learning and provides a sample implementation of the group investigation model. Suggests that implementation of the group investigation model in a graduate-level reading education course supports the findings of cooperative learning in the literature. Argues that cooperative learning should be a part of teacher education…

Discussion of strategic planning in academic libraries focuses on Bowling Green State University's experience with the strategic planning process. A strategic planning model is explained; the development of goals, objectives, and priorities is discussed; planning for implementation is described; and the review and revision process is discussed.…

An analysis of apparent program failure should determine whether the fault lies with the program model, implementation strategy, expectations, or evaluation methods. The evaluation should be planned before completing and carrying out the program design. (SK)

Researchers and practitioners agree that learning styles stem from a nature/nurture combination; students of all styles can be successful learners; students are more successful when using their style strengths; and diverse teaching styles are essential. This article discusses implementation issues, cultural factors, alternative teaching styles,…

This literature review was commissioned by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to draw together current and recent studies of integrated working, in order to build an overview of the theories and models of such working. The review is important for current work on evaluating the early impact of integrated children's services and…

Ganokendras (people's learning centers) employ a literacy-based approach to alleviating poverty in Bangladesh. They give special attention to empowering rural women, among whom poverty is widespread. The present study reviews the Ganokendra-approach to facilitating increased political and economic awareness and improving community conditions in…

What are programs for ELL? The United States is made up of immigrants and each group has had to face the challenges of learning the culture and/or the English language. There has been a huge backlash in this country against bilingual education. A common sentiment about it has been that if a person lives in America they should speak English and…