Author cites five areas of educational technology where progress has been and is being made. These are: clarifying the process, increasing labor specialization, improving educational evaluation, clarifying systems intentions and shifting the factors of production. Article concludes with a comparison of the educational technology approach with the…

The purpose of this article is to clarify some concepts integral to the application of systems theory, and to show how its use may result in humanized education. (Author)

A model is described for developing instructional programs in teacher education that is based on an analysis of the system of teacher education. (Author)

Article proposes a specific technique, the use of simple index cards, which have been called Lippert Cards, to facilitate the process of analysis and synthesis in instructional design. (Author)

Dr. Ofiesh's essay introduces a series of articles on science education and educational technology by discussing the meaning of educational technology and its implications for the educational process. (LS)

Reviews two aspects of research related to audio-tutorial instructional methods. First, the learning theory of David P. Ausebel is summarized and applied to instructional procedures. Secondly, learning time for attainment of concept and knowledge levels is discussed. Concludes that studies are needed on designs based on Ausebel's theory,…

Several problems in teaching science to the urban child are identified. A systems approach to develop a meaningful science education program for these students is suggested. The proposed systems model of the educational sciences is presented and discussed. The author was the director of the Urban Adult Education Institute in Detroit. (LC)