This collection of instructional objectives and related measuring instruments is the first of Instructional Objectives Exchange collections devoted to affective objectives. It concerns measures of self concepts. The collection is divided into five major sections. The discussion of the collection's organization is followed by a description of the…

An analysis of data from two studies and reviews of selected literature are used to describe (1) problems of decision making at the institutional level; (2) those decisions now being made at inappropriate levels according to criteria generated by the data; and (3) alternative forms of decision making, including change strategies. Data selected for…

This paper argues that the technology of the systems approach to instruction (using performance objectives) demands a "rules" or structured organizational climate in which high productivity will most likely result from detailed supervision. The author focuses, albeit briefly, on performance as a function of the interaction between…

An explication of a normative theory of social education is presented in this essay. Purposes for social education are suggested and their implications in terms of curriculum and instruction explored. The importance of this effort lies in a "need to know where we may be going in order to understand where we are." An axiom, normative assumptions,…

Seminars designed as a guide for teachers who meet together regularly while teaching the intermediate grade course Man: A Course of Study are presented in this book. The seminar series provides a framework for the course itself, including opportunities for teachers to explore classroom concepts and materials and offering a structure for examining…

Based on the learning theories of Benjamin S. Bloom, the program described in this report aims to help students develop basic skills for success in college work. The program, created for Virginia Highlands Community College, centers around English and mathematics learning laboratories. All students can enroll in regular college level courses, but…

The result of a cooperative project of the Center for Vocational and Technical Education at the Ohio State University and the McGraw-Hill Book Company, this manual was prepared to develop prototypes of performance goals for use by curriculum specialists and developers of instructional materials in vocational and technical education and to provide…

This guide is written to focus attention on both the cognitive and affective aspects of environmental education. Its format provides four levels of development: primary, intermediate, junior high, and senior high school grades, with the first two subdivided into three categories each. Performance objectives, teaching-learning inquiries, and…

A course in forming, decorating, glazing, and firing pottery is presented. Upon completion of the course, the student will be expected to be familiar with all terms and characteristics connected with pottery and ceramics, and he will be expected to be able to properly handle and form clay. Course content includes the history of clay handling,…

This compilation of objectives was prepared by 35 industrial education teachers in the state of Michigan. It is indicated that these performance objectives should not be viewed as complete course objectives but rather as a listing of objectives which can be used where appropriate. After an introductory section, providing a general outline of a…

The course description provides objectives and goals, teaching techniques, and textbook selection criteria helpful to college teachers in planning, developing, and implementing research methodology programs for non-sociology students. The four major objectives of the course are: (1) to familiarize students with the library resources for research,…

This collection of essays offers a cross section of modern theory and progress in the training of the four "jumping" events in track and field athletics--pole vault, high jump, long jump, and triple jump. It is written for athletic coaches in these specialties. Articles range from general and historical reviews of technique and training…

Criterion referenced measurement is one method which can be utilized to evaluate the learner's achievement of the objectives of continuing education programs and an invaluable mechanism whereby program effectiveness can be evaluated. How to set up an instructional module using a criterion referenced base (subject matter, objectives, test…

Describes and evaluates an environmental studies student teacher program, Project LEAP, (Learning Environment, Achievement, and Performance), which is designed to emphasize action learning through selected field experiences of an interdisciplinary nature. (Author/DB)

Designing a training course to be more efficient will simultaneously reduce the amount of trainee time as well as increase its impact on job performance. (Available from American Management Associations, Subscription Services, Box 319, Saranac Lake, NY 12983; $3.25 single copy.) (MLF)