Determined the effects of instructional procedures differing in degree of student control on achievement and attitudes of pupils identified as having an internal or external locus of control. Results suggest instructional procedure may not differentially affect achievement of internal and external sixth graders over a short period. (Author)

Emphasizes the importance of looking at the quality of a reader's miscues, rather than the quantity; presents an approach to analyzing a reader's miscues and determining what kinds of instructional approaches might be appropriate for that reader. (MAI)

The model stresses interactions among specific combinations of cognitive task requirements, learner characteristics, and instructional treatment properties, in a manner analogous to the aptitude-treatment interaction (ATI) model. "Supplantation" is the provision of overt assistance to learners in performing a specific process required by…

Identifies essential aspects of administrative planning that must be considered when moving from a traditional reading preservice education program to a competency, field-based model of instruction. (TJ)

Identifies difficulties of using microcomputer-based systems as surrogate teachers and some benefits from their appropriate use in partnership with the teacher. Uses considered include application program, simulation program, drill and practice, tutorial program, computer modeling, and administration program. (JEG)

An outline of a proposed instructional system to help the accounting instructor meet the needs of a complex business society. (HD)

The housing process is affected by various levels of social, economic, and political decisions and conditions. The author outlines a model for introductory housing classes designed to give undergraduate students an understanding of some of the factors associated with this process. (MF)

It is argued that the field of curriculum since 1957 has been shaped by a domination of positivistic tradition of the natural sciences. Calls attention to the limitations of an exclusively scientific conception of education. (BF/JH)

A consortial effort of nine state universities in six Midwestern states, the University of Mid-America develops mediated credit and non-credit courses for use off-campus in teaching-at-a-distance programs. (Author)

Discusses technology-related staff development at Winona Middle School. Describes media entry-level exploration classes and other more advanced classes on electronic searching, Internet search strategies, using various tools, lessons design, and multimedia skills classes. Presents ideas on how teachers can provide meaningful staff development.…

In distance education, interactivity refers to mutual influence of objects and actions, particularly with reference to the relationship of learner, instructor, content, and technology. Instructors should build interactivity into distance learning to increase participation, develop communication, receive feedback, enhance elaboration and retention,…

This special issue includes four articles that address issues concerning conceptual change. Topics include analogical reasoning and a case study of Johannes Kepler; conceptual change and wine expertise; the role of extreme case reasoning in instruction for conceptual change; and dynamic science assessment: a new approach for investigating…

Reports on a survey questionnaire of 130 Michigan college faculty who incorporate service-learning into academic courses, focusing on faculty motivation, satisfaction, and the intersection of the two. Results indicate significant differences concerning faculty motivation for using service learning, but also commonalities with other findings…

Discussion of the leadership role that school librarians need to take focuses on three main areas: (1) to provide access to information; (2) to help teachers with instructional design, including 10 steps for implementing instructional design and examples from an actual unit; and (3) to help with curriculum reform. (LRW)