The open-systems model of instructional development (ID) proposed for use in both educational and non-educational organizations is based on an extensive examination of ID, the systems and communication/consulting literature, and the results of a nationwide survey of 750 currently active ID professionals in both higher education and…

Many articles have appeared in the educational, instructional, and psychological literature questioning the adequacy of the technology available for devising instruction, and the usability of the instructional research literature as a source of the technology. A systematic planning model is a useful framework for organizing what has to be done to…

A study was conducted of the instructional development programs of selected universities to identify any trends evident in these institutions, as well as unique programs. Site visits were made to 14 institutions in order to interview staff members and clients to determine reporting arrangements, mission, public relations activities, physical…

Intended to provide a frame of reference for a symposium on automated aids to instructional design and development (ID), this paper accomplishes three tasks: (1) it outlines problems encountered in ID--e.g., complexity of curriculum planning and instruction development, quality maintenance in the ID process and products, and cost effectiveness--in…

This study was designed to determine the relationship between personal and environmental variables and the amount of reported instructional development done by media professionals at the K-12 level in the state of Alabama, as well as the effect of those variables on the reported performance of instructional development activities within each…

This discussion of the use of various delivery systems and models of instruction for technical training in the field of measurement and control includes a review of the basic requirements of a learning system. Several aspects of such a system are considered, i.e., the design of a learning system through the use of computer assisted instruction,…

This publication contains current concepts, goals, and ideas relative to kindergarten education which district personnel in Illinois may wish to incorporate or reinforce in local kindergarten programs. Topics covered include (1) an introduction to the history, goals and orientation of kindergarten and the relation between kindergarten and child…

Individualized instructional packages are an approach to learning through independent study, integrated experiences, and multimedia. The implementation of individualized instructional packages into a course should include provision for a general assembly session in which the students become acquainted with the instructor who will later appear on…

Identifies six stages for the development of a comprehensive instructional system (planning, design, development, implementation, management transfer, client operation) and describes briefly the general purpose of each stage as it relates to the total development efforts. Maintaining a strong user orientation and involvement at each stage is…

Advocates a new set of feedback principles: (1) providing feedback immediately is frequently less effective than later; (2) it is usually a poor idea to couple feedback with praise; and (3) holding people accountable for achieving objectives that they have set often decreases their performance quality. (VT)

Professional and personal systems to help keep teachers organized and at ease with the many tasks of teaching are described, including tracking supplies, preparing for substitute teachers, using technology, setting up for volunteers, providing stress relief, and knowing personal and professional limits. (CB)

Introduces training personnel to the Instructional Systems Development approach. Presents information on this process for the development and conduct of efficient, effective performance-based training programs. Methodology is presented in five phases: analyze, design, develop, implement, and control. (Author/CH)

A survey of the pedagogical concepts of German adult education between 1910 and 1960 indicates affinities between the theoretical and philosophical commitment of the old adult education movement and the newly defined tasks of adult education today. (Author/BSR)

Various approaches to developing and implementing economics curricula are explored, including positive and normative economics, teacher-developed informal curriculum, district-developed formal curriculum, "outside" curriculum, the infusion approach, or as a separate course. It is suggested that a "blend" of the alternatives may optimize the…

Summarizes advantages and disadvantages of using computer-assisted instruction for library skills instruction and describes seven steps for developing a program for use in an academic library setting: (1) needs assessment; (2) objectives; (3) program language selection; (4) hardware selection; (5) writing the program(s); (6) feedback and…