The founding policies of precision teaching are discussed: monitor frequency daily, use self-recording, use standard charts to display major changes, and accept that the child knows best how he or she learns. Contributions of teachers that have furthered the development of precision teaching are documented. (JDD)

Describes steps involved in preparing hierarchical charts for use in performance and instructional technologies. Thirteen examples are shown that deal with systematic instructional development, and guidelines for choosing the appropriate format are discussed, including content, audience, and resources. Evaluation procedures involving paired…

Contends that, when discrete choice models are taught, particularly the probit model, it is the method rather than the interpretation of the results that is emphasized. This article provides a graphical technique for interpretation of an estimated probit coefficient that will be useful in statistics and econometrics courses. (GG)

Presented are guidelines for designing and incorporating cooperative group learning strategies into teacher preparation courses. Guidelines include determining appropriate content, selecting a cooperative format, forming cooperative groups, teaching cooperative skills, providing feedback, and evaluating learning. The student satisfaction results…

The article describes a one-page form ("Collaborative Options--Outcome Planner") to provide a format for prereferral consultation by special or regular educators. Designed to help educators in the self-questioning and problem solving process, the form can be implemented in four steps. (DB)

Describes a prototype expert system that was developed to guide the instructional design phase of instructional system development. Declarative and procedural knowledge representation methods employed in the system are explained, a sample dialog between the system and a designer is presented, and future phases of the project are discussed. (nine…

A citizenship teacher trainer reflects on her experience in Toronto and recounts her professional development as she began to understand and address some of the broader issues (such as the role of English as a second language) surrounding citizenship education and how these issues could be incorporated into teacher training. (Author/CB)

Offers suggestions for teachers to increase their awareness of effective thinking in the classroom. Gives a list of types of questions that can stimulate critical thinking in students. Urges examination of teaching strategies and curriculum to determine if they elicit thought. (LS)

An understanding of different curriculum models and of the ideologies underlying these models provides an essential framework for decision-making during curriculum renewal. Skilbeck's Situational Curriculum Model (1984) is a particularly helpful and moderately systematic basis for the English-as-a-Second-Language curriculum planner. (Author/CB)

The review of the literature on aided communication illustrates the differences between "aided" and "normal" communication and outlines an intervention strategy which aims to modify the behavior of both interactive partners. (DB)

Discussion of the role of a visual designer in media programing highlights the relationship between content, design, and technical aspects. Collaborative effort between the content expert, the instructional developer, and the technical staff is described, the role of style is discussed, and the function of communication is emphasized. (LRW)

The basic information needed by trainers who wish to use video to achieve training outcomes is presented. Topics covered include (1) uses of video; (2) video equipment; (3) prerecorded video; (4) feedback via video; (5) management approval; (6) program development and production; (7) external contractors; and (8) interactive video. (CH)

Teacher work groups can be effective mechanisms to support teachers' collaborative efforts to incorporate innovative practices for students with severe disabilities. Three key rules are presented: be positive, be fair, and keep the point in focus. Guidelines for implementing those rules and for dealing with logistical problems are offered. (JDD)

Surveyed 45 Japanese corporations to determine common training methods and use of systematic design and development processes. Results indicate that overall there was more internal classroom training than on-the-job training and that only two of the companies had a formal, systematic approach to instruction design and development. (JMV)

Describes how an understanding of "engagement" can be applied to multimedia systems design and can support learning goals and motivation. Provides examples of engaging interactions, suggests methodologies for evaluating their impact on the learner, and offers practical hints for incorporating them into multimedia system design.…