Discover how Lesson Study benefits both students and teachers. Unlike scripted curricula that strip teachers of professional decisionmaking, Lesson Study values teachers by expecting them to be agents of improvement in their own classrooms. This resource empowers readers to oppose reform efforts that minimize teacher agency by offering an…

Describes two projects at Oregon State University that provide training to faculty in instructional development techniques. (Author)

Defines and discusses task analysis and presents a method by which goals can be achieved with the integration of task analysis and design. Highlights include the fact that prerequisites must be kept in mind during the development process. (JKP)

A designer of educational games and simulations analyzes his own design process which revealed unexpected weaknesses in his mode of working, led him to consider how to minimize them when designing future games and simulations, and resulted in changes to a more efficient and effective work style. (EAO)

Discussion of managing instructional development projects focuses on organization--the step between planning and implementation. Results of poor organization are discussed, and three major tasks of the manager are explained: establishing work groups; assigning responsibilities and authority; and delineating relationships between groups. (Contains…

A collection of activities is presented for teachers to help students explore the schooling process, from the overall organization of the school district to the daily aspects of learning in the classroom. (CB)

Discusses structure, credibility, and use of the Computer Based Training (CBT) Advisor, an expert system designed to help managers make judgements about course selection, system selection, cost/benefits, development effort, and probable success of CBT projects. (MBR)

Describes an in-house instructional development process designed to enhance curriculum documentation. Highlights include front end analysis; establishing a Curriculum Review Advisory Board that includes an instructional systems designer, management personnel, and subject matter experts; use of the objective worksheet; use of the lesson plan form;…

This paper discusses the benefits of such networking projects as the Northern Rockies Consortium for Higher Education, which was founded as a non-profit corporation four years ago to encourage faculty development and instructional development in the four state region of Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming, and describes the development of this…

The attitude and modeling behavior of the entire middle school staff is the most important factor in providing an effective school learning environment. Discusses program ingredients necessary to help staff members furnish authentic middle level education. Includes 15 references. (Author/MD)

Describes three types of literature searches conducted as part of instructional design process: instructional materials, content research, and instructional theory reviews. Search techniques to complete each type of literature search are reviewed: card catalog, online, materials indexes, and grapevine searches. An example of an instructional…

Professional and personal systems to help keep teachers organized and at ease with the many tasks of teaching are described, including tracking supplies, preparing for substitute teachers, using technology, setting up for volunteers, providing stress relief, and knowing personal and professional limits. (CB)

Various approaches to developing and implementing economics curricula are explored, including positive and normative economics, teacher-developed informal curriculum, district-developed formal curriculum, "outside" curriculum, the infusion approach, or as a separate course. It is suggested that a "blend" of the alternatives may optimize the…

Summarizes advantages and disadvantages of using computer-assisted instruction for library skills instruction and describes seven steps for developing a program for use in an academic library setting: (1) needs assessment; (2) objectives; (3) program language selection; (4) hardware selection; (5) writing the program(s); (6) feedback and…

Raises critical management issues and proposes guidelines for technical management of large-scale development of courseware with complex content. Discussion covers the technical management of such a project as it relates to organizational structure; leadership shifts throughout the design process; prototype development; and the systematic process…