Summarizes key differences between academic and industrial settings and offers illustrations of what modern instructional craft has accomplished in industry. Describes a typical developmental sequence related to criterion-referenced instruction, including techniques for instructional analysis, design, development, and implementation. Includes…

Reviews problems and successful techniques associated with various instructional systems including individualized instruction, personalized system of instruction, audiotutorial system, and others. Includes comments on behavioral objectives, mastery, and testing. (SK)

The author states that the lecture is a valuable and necessary teaching method when used to help students synthesize information and understand relationships between concepts and to prepare them for discussion and practice. She offers ten suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the lecture. (MF)

Based upon a survey of leading environmental educators in Europe, the author's report what should be and what is occurring in the preservice environmental education of European teachers. Also presented is an instructional model for preservice teacher education in this field. (Author/WB)

Four main areas are identified for the instructional technology consultant to approach the international marketplace: international organizations, the United States government, industry, and international public service organizations. Types of preparation needed, as well as special problems and rewards of international consulting, are discussed.…

Instructional variables of program content, sequence, and time were carefully controlled over three years for 18 autistic children. The program, which employed a one-to-one and one-to-two teaching format, focused on language instruction. Students made significant language age gains over 24-month training periods. References are listed. (Author/JEG)

Reviewed in this article is recent research related to "theory" in education with a particular focus on theory in instruction. A direction for basic research in instruction and for applied research in curriculum development is proposed. (Author/EB)

Reviews the need for pairing computer and videodisc technology to represent and organize complex information and to provide learners with more powerful tools for learning and problem solving. Both the instructional applications and economics of intelligent videodisc are noted, as is the effort of the National Science Foundation to support such…

Identifies four models of single-page learning systems that can streamline lengthy, complex prose: Information Mapping, Focal Press Model, Behavioral Objectives Model, and School Mathematics Model. (CMV)

Explores different measures of performance in a complex management game and suggests how these measures can be used to motivate learning and evaluate performance. (Author)

Considers the design and production of a computer assisted learning (CAL) or computer managed learning (CML) package from the point of view of a programer assisting the teacher who is willing to use it. The stages of production are illustrated by reference to two case studies. (Author/CMV)

To improve a problem inner-city high school the principal placed emphasis on reading and writing skills and their practical application in other courses, developed a curriculum based on the real interests of the students, and encouraged involvement of parents and active participation by students in their community. (JD)

SIMIG, self-instructional modules and interactive groups, designates a method of teaching and learning that has been evaluated over a seven-year period. Its two components, instructional modules and discussion groups, constitute a complementary process popular with students and instrumental in more effective learning. (LBH)

The organization of instruction is described in terms of four basic aspects of teaching mathematics: (1) recognizing sufficient conditions for concepts, (2) recognizing characteristics of concepts, (3) selecting examples, and (4) determining when a concept can be applied. (SD)

Provides guidelines for systemic change in education. Presents an overview of the change process. Discusses preparing for change; building a core team to lead the design effort; transforming vision into system design; shifting focus from planning to implementation; and implementation, summative evaluation, and closure. (AEF)