Describes work toward development of environmental decision-making modules that bring together the content of the applied disciplines and the decision-making process. These modules allow students to participate in environmental decision-making in the context of an understanding of the environmental issue. (LZ)

Authors propose a new concept - learning modules - with individual, small group, and programmed instruction, and has the potential of using computer-assisted technology.'' (Editor)

Describes how unit resource notebooks are assembled and used by practicing teachers as a means of organizing resource materials and lesson plans. Outlines numerous sections or components of such resource notebooks. (HB)

This paper seeks to explore the concept of the module as an instructional unit appropriate for use in college teaching. Although modules do not appear to be widely in use at the present time, the modular approach does offer promise for implementation at the college level. Thus, the paper calls attention to the concept of the module and its…

Describes a Chinese language unit for middle and high school social studies students consisting of nine modules covering aspects of both spoken and written Chinese. The unit teaches about Chinese dialects and written Chinese characters and combinations. Students read simple conversations in Chinese. (AM)

This high school unit of study on India's Mahatma Gandhi is designed to be used in courses of contemporary problems, government, and 20th century history. The unit contains a listing of the course objectives, needed resource materials, teaching strategies, and evaluation procedures. The course is taught over a 9-day period, and brief lesson plans…

This document contains materials for a 160-hour independent study course with 100 hours of clinical experience, designed to update the skills of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who had temporarily stopped practicing so that they can return to the work force. Following prefatory material on methodology, qualifications for admission, and the…

Discusses three kits developed by museums in British Columbia for use in rural classrooms. The science kit on marine biology consists of modules which included specimens, books, audiovisual materials and student activities. (BR)

Designed to teach students about West Virginia's past and present, this learning module contains objectives for the unit, activity descriptions, and test questions for evaluation. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of West Virginia heritage, an understanding of the geography of the state and the role it has played in the…

Discusses potential benefits of audio and video teletraining as an effective tool for distance education in the Department of Defense. Teletraining needs assessment is addressed; instructional design techniques are discussed, including the use of lesson modules; and trainee involvement is considered. (LRW)

This document reports on the efforts of one teacher training program, the Early Childhood Integrated Year Program at Queens College, CUNY, to implement performance-competency-based teacher education (P-CBTE) with specific reference to the use of instructional modules as a strategy for developing competencies. The philosophy underlying the program…

Article discusses student knowledge of learning progress from an individualized instruction point of view. (Author/HB)

The two modules in this packet provide information on planning for workplace success. The first module, "Planning MAS-107," contains seven units that cover introduction to planning, developing plans, setting goals, budgeting resources, scheduling, monitoring implementation, and how to make planning work. The module also includes a list of 18…

An individualized learning package provides step-by-step instruction in the fundamentals of the etching process. Thirteen specific behavioral objectives are listed. A pretest, consisting of matching 15 etching terms with their definitions, is provided along with an answer key. The remainder of the learning package teaches the 13 steps of the…

This concept module on momentum is one of thirteen modules that provide a flexible, laboratory-based physics instructional package designed to meet the specialized needs of students in two-year, postsecondary technical schools. Each of the thirteen concept modules discusses a single physics concept and how it is applied to each energy system. This…