The cognitive and affective learning of students was investigated under three different quality of instruction conditions: conventional group instruction, mastery learning, and tutoring. The study also examined whether qualities of instruction which are adaptive to individual learning needs alter the relation between initial student…

A model for the entire scope of the preservice program for K-6 teachers is described. Three interacting dimensions are included: content, methods, and clinical experiences. Each is discussed, with behavioral objectives listed. (MNS)

An examination of the values upon which educational decisions are made will enable a teacher to define and keep in mind the desirable goals to be achieved by classroom instruction. (JD)

Focus is on the sources and effect of motivation and interest on student success as revealed by a research study. Motivation techniques are suggested. (TA)

This paper asserts that helping students to clarify and commit to realizable learning goals increases learner motivation and retention. It is recommended that any adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teacher should do some sort of "goals work" with their students and that program-wide strategies to address learner motivation and retention be…

Teaching and testing for critical thinking can be a challenge for new and experienced social work educators because critical thinking has no operational definition. Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives is a tool from the wider context of education that can help new and experienced social work educators to think more precisely about what it…

Teaching and testing for critical thinking can be a challenge for new and experienced social work educators because critical thinking has no operational definition. Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives is a tool from the wider context of education that can help new and experienced social work educators to think more precisely about what it…

This report provides an overview of the Department of Education's (ED) progress toward four main goals: (1) help all children reach challenging academic standards so they are prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment; (2) build a solid foundation for learning for all children; (3) ensure access to…

Considered the need for and contributions of liberal education to the educational mainstream. (RK)

Author states that subjecting all English teachers to a flattening, homogenizing planning methodology, merely sets up restricted channels for thinking, trivializing the work of able teachers and sanctifying the ineptitude of weak ones. Routinized response to formula drives out real thinking, real planning. (Author)

A discussion of a task analysis procedure which was used to develop a task-based curriculum for hospital corpsmen. (Author)

Discusses the building of a scientific theory on the basis of its characteristics including inflexible and comprehensive nature and related degree of trueness.'' Indicates that detailed phenomenon explanation, clarification of the theory scope, and presentation of competing theories are worthy objectives to pursue in teaching science to…

Study of student-teacher relationships revealed that affective oriented'' teachers may be most successful with retarded pupils. (SP)

Comprehensive Statewide planning requires a change to a more open political style that will enlarge the opportunities for educators to exert their leadership in the mix of politics and planning. Wider discussion of objectives, more realistic appraisals of education's role as a state resource, and reaching essential agreements with political…