Discusses the use of assessment to guide instruction using individual interviews, good questioning techniques, observations, and student portfolios. (MKR)

Presents a model for training end-users of in-house computer systems that consists of nine stages: needs assessment; defining the learning objective; analyzing existing training; written documentation; selecting training methods; adult learning issues; minimalist design strategies; testing documents; and evaluating the training session. (34…

Introduces the term "orgware" and reviews the literature on managing technological innovation in instructional settings. Six areas of management concern are described, and advice on managing innovation and change is provided. (11 references) (GLR)

Addresses the problem of outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate subject matter used as the basis for instruction in developing countries, noting that distance education is especially vulnerable. A content evaluation procedure to be incorporated into instructional design models and other strategies for avoiding invalid content are suggested. (MES)

Traces the development of outcome-based education and mastery learning, highlighting the work of Ralph W. Tyler and Benjamin S. Bloom. OBE is principally a goal-driven curriculum reform model with definite implications for assessing student learning. Mastery learning is primarily an instructional process to help teachers enhance their teaching…

Describes instructional transactions as patterns of learner interactions designed to enable learners to acquire certain kinds of knowledge or skill and identifies four primary components of an interaction shell: interactions and an interaction manager, instructional parameters, a knowledge base, and a resource database. Transaction shell authoring…

Reflects upon teachers' experiences in using core literature pieces to develop units of study. Raises concerns related to the weakly connected instructional activities generated in the planning of units focused on these teacher-selected literature works. Challenges educators to consider a process for developing conceptually related literature…

Research on teacher planning, teachers' interactive decision making, and the relation between teachers' decisions and student outcomes is summarized. A cognitive psychological framework for analyzing teacher thinking is presented and applied to existing research on teacher planning and decision making. (DB)

This article presents principles, options, and factors to consider when determining the amount of time and the kinds of instruction that should be provided to students with severe intellectual disabilities in regular education classrooms and other settings. These include intellectual ability; chronological age; related services;…

Proposes instructional strategies for directors of jazz groups, including guidelines for developing of skills necessary for good performance. Includes effective methods for positive changes in ensemble style. Addresses jazz group problems such as beat, tempo, staying in tune, wind power, and solo/ensemble lines. Discusses percussionists, bassists,…

A New Jersey school board supplied computer work stations and extensive educational technology to each elementary school classroom. Explains strategies to finance the technology and train both teachers and parents. Cites "Report on the Effectiveness of Technology in Schools, 1990-92," by the Interactive Educational Systems Design. (MLF)

Presents suggestions to assist distance educators in making instructional development choices to maximize the effectiveness of available bandwidth. Discusses identification of available bandwidth and describes four variables that can be manipulated to reduce the consumption of bandwidth (time/place, fidelity, degree of realism, level of…

Reviews Moore's book on the strategies for well-planned teaching. Discusses the contents of each of the book's 10 chapters, noting that, although the book's focus is on the basics of teaching, the book does not adequately cover recent findings. (JPB)

Discusses how instructional development (ID) practitioners influence the success of corporate instructional development projects. Highlights include characteristics of expert ID practitioners; critical competencies, including communication, organization and management, instructional design, and research; and practices of expert ID practitioners,…

Provides a framework for developing a workshop or instructional unit using written scenarios to stimulate the discussion of ethical issues related to teaching and learning in higher education. Presents the qualities of a good scenario, along with a description of a sample instruction session that includes introductory material to provide context…