Presents instructions for making six learning kits which kindergarteners can use independently to review such fundamental skills as matching or recognizing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors, as well as to explore such topics as community helpers, the senses, nutrition, and animals. (Author/SJL)

Describes a model for organizing research and development on educational applications of the information technologies. The development and evaluation of interactive video courseware using the model (an interdisciplinary team approach) for precalculus mathematics instruction is included. (JN)

Designed to encourage community college faculty to examine the opportunities and responsibilities for educational software development and use, this booklet offers an overview of the steps involved in developing quality software. After reviewing some of the innovative uses of software in education, the booklet focuses on the readers' goals for…

A learning module is a competency-based tool focused on what a learner will know or be able to do as a result of using the tool. Modules are especially suitable for outcome-based adult learning programs that emphasize self-direction and individual or small group approaches. Although learning modules vary greatly, six essential components are as…

This module, one in a series of 127 performance-based teacher education learning packages focusing upon specific professional competencies of vocational teachers, deals with developing a lesson plan. Discussed in the first section of the module are the individual parts of the lesson plan and the way in which they fit together. In order to complete…

This guide, itself composed of four modules, describes the preparation and use of modular materials for training programs in educational planning, educational administration and management, and educational facilities design. An initial module sets the context by considering the planning of an overall training program into which use of an…

To be effective for student self-use, consumer education learning activity packages (LAPS) should include most of the following: instructional set materials, diagnostic materials, behavioral objectives, sequenced learning activities, checkpoints, a student self-test, and a teacher test. (Author)

Developers who use the systems approach to training begin developing a lesson by identifying the skills and knowledge to be learned and the kinds of learning experiences required. The next step is to develop instructional segments. These segments include all instructor and trainee activities required to master the skill. Learning segments include…

The author discusses the learning activities package (LAP) as a tool and system and defines its components; offers ways of designing the LAP to make it functional and attractive; describes some alternate ways to use the LAP, and one approach to implementation. A flowchart illustrates paths of students' progress. (Author/AJ)

Projects were undertaken at the Hampton Institute, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, to develop and test French and Spanish second language instructional materials from Afro-French and Afro-Hispanic Third World countries. The project was based on the premise that such materials would help Black college students develop…

This module is one in a series of 127 performance-based teacher education (PBTE) learning packages focusing upon specific professional competencies of vocational teachers. The competencies upon which these modules are based were identified and verified through research as being important to successful vocational teaching at both the secondary and…

Instructions are given for developing and using mastery-based learning modules for individualizing instruction in physical education. Following a rationale for using individualized instruction in physical education, guidelines are offered for designing learning modules which include four parts: statement of learning objectives (purpose); delivery…

A competency-based automotive mechanics curriculum was developed at Big Bend Community College (Washington) in order to provide the basis for an advanced placement procedure for high school graduates and experienced adults through a competency assessment. In order to create the curriculum, Big Bend Community College automotive mechanics…

This thesis examines the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of an instructional development project addressing hotel fireguards. Systematic techniques were applied to produce a session to train the appropriate hotel employees to qualify as fireguards. The portion of training represented in this report is the sprinkler…

This handbook is intended to give the classroom teacher some practical tips for developing "real-world" applications that can be used to teach academic concepts. Chapter I presents a rationale for use of applied academics, describes applied academics, discusses academic and vocational integration, and describes applied teaching…