The authors argue against the current view of task analysis which assumes that learning is a univariant process. They feel that learning is a multivariant process and that task analysis should also take into consideration an analysis of the learning task, the cognitive processes which affect the acquisition of the learning task, and the learner's…

The views of each of 13 educational theorists on his special field of interest in education, presented in a series of seminars, are stated by the author of this resource book, classified according to LaGrone's categories for improving preservice teacher education. Under "The Analytical Study of Teaching" are the views of (1) B.O. Smith…

The answer and confirmation sheets for the United States Naval Academy course on psychology and leadership developed by Westinghouse Corporation are contained in this document. The text-workbooks from which test questions are drawn appear under EM 010 420 through EM 010 447, and the test items accompanying each appear under EM 010 451 through EM…

The effectiveness of a leadership training course (see the final reports which summarize the course development project, EM 010 418, EM 010 419, and EM 010 484) estimated from student performance on behavioral objectives is presented in this report. Descriptions and discussions of the course, of the development of materials and tests, of the media…

The Annual Report of the Ohio Board of Regents for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 contains a report from the Chancellor, James A. Norton, regarding activities recommended by a Citizen's Task Force on Higher Education in a move toward higher education planning. The report outlines contracts for services, the addition of family practice…

This study examined effects of orienting activities, processing opportunity, and varied lesson access times on college students' learning from interactive video. While practice remains dominant influence in effectiveness of interactive video, significant interactions were also found among access times, processing opportunity, and practice, and…

This description of computer science and engineering education in Iran focuses on the effects of the cultural revolution on academic curricula. Computer use in Iran is described, integrated hardware and software educational programs are discussed, and curriculum plans for various levels of expertise from technician to master's degree are…

The future theory and practice of distance education is considered in light of social theory, particularly social structures and systems. Distance education as a multi-national instructional industry is discussed, theories of teaching and learning are described, and 39 references are provided. (LRW)

Discusses the nature and sequencing of decisions involved in designing a game, simulation, or workshop from the theoretical perspective of course and curriculum design. A model for design is presented that incorporates objectives, teaching/learning methods, content, and assessment/evaluation, and other models are also discussed. (Author/LRW)

This study of 58 first graders used audiocassette recordings of a familiar story to examine the effects of three integrated and contiguous instructional designs using incongruity humor on recognition and recall of information as measured by immediate learning and retention tests. Research methodology is discussed, and 68 references are listed.…

Defines criteria used in judging success as a faculty member, including promotion and tenure, salary, professional recognition, consulting, and perquisites. Typical instructional design faculty activities such as teaching, advising, scholarly activity, funded research, service, and organizational support and development projects, are then examined…

Discussion of integration of microcomputers into the elementary school curriculum emphasizes teacher training, and presents a multiple perspective model for designing computer education courses based on teacher concerns regarding innovations. Introductory courses for preservice teachers and graduate courses for inservice teachers are described.…

Considers the instructional potential of computer adventure games to develop text-processing skills. Design improvements to increase metacognitive skills are discussed, a prototype adventure game utilizing intact prose is described, and a study using the game with sixth-grade readers of varying ability is reported. (LRW)

Describes the component parts of interactive video systems and suggests reasons for the increasing popularity of interactive video over other forms of instruction in education and training. A British project is described which is concerned with investigating the potential of interactive video for teaching foreign languages to secondary school…

Discussion of instructional materials design focuses on using learner interests to increase relevance and motivation. A study is described that investigated the motivational effects of incorporating high school seniors' interests into instruction on syllogisms, using both high and low achievers. Results are analyzed, interests discussed, and…