The purpose of this publication is to foster increased interest about innovations in the public schools in Oklahoma and to review some of the most interesting and meaningful innovations in the classroom and significant innovations in the teaching and learning process. Each of the 59 articles includes an introductory section that briefly explains…

Innovative training techniques intorduced in response to change in internal structure and external environment of organizations have produced positive results in their management's productivity and effectiveness. A four-year study has been conducted on the use of innovative training techniques by Vanderbilt University's Graduate School or…

The purpose of this semi-annual newsletter is to disseminate ideas concerning innovative practices in social studies and social science education. Usually included are: 1) a lead article on major trends; and, 2) columns summarizing social studies project activities, curriculum materials, successful teaching practices, and the activities of the…

A methodology is presented for planning and managing the spread of educational innovations. The first portion of the guide develops a theoretical framework for diffusion which summarizes and capitalizes on the latest marketing and on the latest marketing and diffusion research findings. Major stages in the diffusion paradigm discussed include…

A variety of pressures from students, alumni, legislators, and administrators has led to increasing concern about the quality of college instruction. In education and psychology, innovation frequently involves either the development of more precise behavioral approaches or more humanistics approaches; yet innovation often occurs without systematic…

This discussion provides a nine-step base for improving instruction on the college level. Emphasis is placed on the need for higher levels of imagination and desire on the part of administrators and professors, plus the desire to develop both financial and manpower support to implement the nine-step basis for change. Applications and examples of…

Institutions of higher education presently and in the future will be confronted with the problem of offering diversified programs to the students they are supposed to serve. All institutions are becoming more and more alike due to a one-sided emphasis on increased enrollment rather than accommodating that priority to increased program quality. A…

This document presents learning packages to assist administrators individualize the instructional program. The materials presented follow the individualized instructional format which teachers might utilize with students in the classroom. The information presented deals with the goals and rationale of individualized instruction, and the resources…

The use of media in education is reviewed in terms of audiovisual waves and vogues, actual trends, and problems to be solved. Concerns and techniques are listed for each area. (JEG)

Describes the purpose, intent, and programs of Countesthorpe, an experimental school in Britain. (GB)

Describes a special mini-course day at Iron Mountain Senior High School in which students had a wide variety from which to choose. (GB)

Innovation may be good in medical education, but the changes in one school may or may not be beneficial to another. (HS)

Presents pros and cons of computer assisted instruction in education. Gives examples of lessons, discusses costs, types of computers, teachers as programmers, and research and development. (LK)