The student-teacher relationship in college instruction, when subjected to psychological analysis, may be more like a parent-child relationship. Through transactional teaching techniques an instructor may be more effective in improving student attitudes toward learning and study. (MSE)

Techniques for providing variety and effectiveness within the lecture format are described, including the oral essay, participatory lecture, problem-solving approach, alternating mini-lectures and discussions, modeling analytical skills, debate, simulation and role-playing, and the affective/emotional media lecture. (MSE)