A model is presented which is designed to help curriculum developers prepare written pupil curriculum materials in the social studies. Helpful to teachers in presenting complex ideas from the social sciences in a direct and simple manner, the model consists of four major steps. Step I discusses the selection of major ideas and ways of placing them…

This module is the first in a curriculum development component. It is designed to enable prospective teachers to develop curricula for delinquency prone youth. The prospective teacher is presented with an overview of learning theory after an exploration of delinquency causation providing him/her with greater insight as a basis for curriculum…

Examines the principles of social-learning theory and their application to community practice. Two diverse case examples to illustrate behavioral modeling in social action and the use of behavioral goals as criteria for evaluating outcomes of community intervention are presented. Other possible applications of social learning are also suggested.…

A background manual for tutors explains and defines their role in a system of individualized education in some detail. Differences between the role of teacher and the role of tutor are analyzed. Methods of forestalling cheating and other "black-market operations" are discussed. Tutoring procedures are outlined and individualized education manuals…

To assist in formulating design for mediated instruction, a series of guidelines were drawn up and validated, based on procedures developed for Project ASERT in Lincoln, Nebraska Public Schools. Eight steps are identified and detailed--design management, identifying target population, discovering learner needs, setting goals, establishing…

This title gives concrete practical examples of how to align school library programs and instructional practice with the six key concepts of brain-compatible learning: increasing input to the brain; increasing experiential data; multiple source feedback; reducing threat; involving students in learning decision making; and interdisciplinary unit…

This book providing direction for the planning, designing, and writing of programs for computer assisted instruction (CAI) includes chapters on the role of computers in instruction, the BASIC programing language, flowcharting, terminal commands, displaying instruction, dialogues, learning theories, the process of instruction, and the planning of…

Presents guidelines derived from cognitive and constructivist learning theory and instructional design literature for designing effective hypermedia-based courseware. Topics addressed include the influence of learning theory, hypertext and hypermedia, courseware design factors, learner interaction variables, practice, feedback, learner control,…

One of 15 core modules in a 22-module series designed to train vocational education curriculum specialists (VECS), this guide is intended for use by both instructor and student in a variety of education environments, including independent study, team teaching, seminars, and workshops, as well as in more conventional classroom settings. The guide…

A useful resource for teachers of young children, this guide covers aspects of children's development from infancy through 6 years; discusses the variety of learning environments in which children move and describes various classroom learning processes, objectives and strategies. Also included are options for parent involvement; an outline of…

This position paper argues that education should be planned, designed, operationalized, and continuously modified to serve effectively the defined human and educational needs of a rapidly changing world. It focuses on emerging contemporary societal changes impacting learning theory, curriculum, and teaching methodology; and it outlines the…

This publication is one of a series designed to inform and assist those responsible for foreign language instruction, including teachers, administrators, supervisors, and those engaged in teacher education. The complete series serves as a curriculum guide. The format of the series is such that it can be revised so as to keep materials current.…