Describes the developmental stages of Operation 1000, Virginia Tech's program to increase enrollment in adult marketing and distributive education. The program consists of a series of prepackaged competency-based courses designed with built-in quality controls. (SK)

Presents competencies the school site administrator must have in order to foster the appropriate learning environment and suggests an integrated system of preservice and inservice training to foster these competencies. (Author/JM)

Traces the history of military efforts to systematize the design, development, installation, and operational training for a weapons system and discusses the current status of criterion referenced instruction in Army training programs. Steps being taken to remedy identified problems are described. (MER)

The principal must analyze curriculum content and instructional methods and correlate these with instructional objectives and outcomes. (JM)

Findings of a series of studies of teachers and novice instructional designers indicate that prescriptive models of how instructional design should proceed frequently do not match the reality of practice. Appropriate changes in instructional design procedures are suggested. A bibliography of 26 items is included. (CHC)

Distinguishes between the process and products of science and describes the role of each in Instructional Development (ID). The observe, hypothesize, test components of the scientific process are examined as they apply to front-end analysis, instructional strategy description, and formative evaluation stages used in ID models. Thirty-four…

Describes an internal thought and control process which underlies an individual's ability to learn and apply specific instructional skills. Piaget's formal operation thought schema is discussed as a means of identifying the components of this process, and implications for instructional development trainers are presented. Sixteen references are…

Presents rationale and guidelines for assessing audience needs before workshops are planned. An initial checklist of appropriate information to gather is presented, and strategies for obtaining information are discussed. (BK)

Supervising teachers of adults requires sensitivity and skill in order to achieve a relationship of openness and trust. In their role of helping agents, supervisors identify needs, assist in classroom management, and provide opportunities for teacher improvement. (SK)

The goals of a series of simulation games devised for a graduate level course in leadership models and strategies were to aid students in understanding the process of change, conflict resolution, bargaining and negotiating skills, motivation and self-awareness techniques, and decision-making strategies. Four references are provided. (MER)

Presents papers on four different instructional development models currently in use either in a university or a business setting. All phases of systematic development are covered, including project selection, production, implementation, performance analysis, constraints, and unusual features that distinguish each model. References are listed. (BK)

Offers a performance appraisal process for client and consultant to shape the way they work together. The process includes recruitment and marketing/proposal development, selection and acceptance procedures, setting objectives and determining performance standards, and incorporation of a continuous performance review. Checklists for managing…

Over the past eight years the obstetric and gynecology specialty has applied a system model of instructional planning to the continuum of medical education. The systems model of needs identification, preassessment, instructional objectives, instructional materials, learning experiences; and evaluation techniques directly related to objectives was…

Discusses recent trends related to environmental education and public awareness in Guyana in a post-UNCED (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development) context. Describes the concept of a National Environmental Education Action Plan and how it may assist with future developments in Guyana. Topics include an overview of the Guyana…

Presents some of the early history of instructional development models; discusses the role of models in instructional development; reviews some of the more influential models; and discusses the possible impact of selected trends on future models of instructional development, including electronic performance support systems and rapid prototyping.…