Intended for educators writing curriculum guides, this report describes a method of stating objectives which avoids indoctrination. The method consists of the use of flowcharts by which the cognitive operations associated with a desired behavior can be represented. (RM)

This paper provides a description of the development of an honors program at Gulf Coast Community College (GCCC). The description is organized around three flow charts corresponding to different stages in the program's development, and which are followed by more detailed explanations. The first flow chart deals with program planning and…

Described are the principles and processes of Instructional Systems Development (ISD). The ISD procedures have been used by the military and industry for a number of years, and this report provides a framework designed for a quick understanding of ISD without the need to locate and research voluminous government publications and other references.…

This report presents a replicable model for developing a magnet school based on the planning of the Dallas Independent School District's Science and Technology Magnet High School. The model is based on Malcolm Provus' process called "Discrepancy Evaluation," designed as a guide for public school programs to describe the discrepancy between…

Intended for use by local school district staff, this manual provides step-by-step guidelines for planning and implementing the incorporation of computer-based instruction in the curriculum. Procedures involved in five phases of planning and implementation are outlined, covering: (1) preliminary planning, where schools should establish planning…

Designed as an aid for staff at Gateway Technical Institute, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for the implementation of competency-based education (CBE) in occupational and general education programs. After presenting a CBE model and listing the functions of Gateway's CBE curriculum advisors, the manual details procedures for each of…