The six learning modules described focus on specific competencies of vocational teachers. They are performance based, and involve participants in activities designed to integrate the theory of successful vocational teaching with its practice. Information is provided on course purposes and content and activities and resources involved in use of the…

The inservice and preservice learning module described here focuses on instructional strategies that will improve teachers' abilities to describe learning objectives in a competency-based program, to develop good technical skills, and to provide a variety of strategies for incorporation into individual teaching styles. Information is provided in…

The learning modules described are for the use of secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers in all occupational areas. The modules are designed to develop specific competencies. The scope and sequencing of topics is outlined, and the activities and resources involved in the use of the modules are described. A critique of the program and…

The learning module described deals with the teaching of the skill of conceptualization through the development of categories. Included are exercises at defining and identifying concepts, concept formation and attainment, comparing and contrasting meanings of "statement of values, face and concept" along with others. Included in this descriptive…

The module described is addressed to inservice teachers of all subject areas in the middle and secondary school levels. The goal of this module is to provide learners with sufficient knowledge about programmed instruction to enable them to implement programmed instruction in their classroom. The scope and sequencing of topics is outlined.…

The teacher inservice learning module described here focuses on developing skills and competencies for vocational teachers. The modules provide learning experiences that integrate theory and application. Each module culminates with criterion-referenced assessment of the teacher's performance of the specific competency. Information is provided on…

The learning module described is for the use of both preservice and inservice teachers at the middle and secondary school level. This module deals with the concept of the advance organizer, which provides teachers with a tool that can increase their ability to induce learning from students who have wide individual differences. This is done through…

The development of a comprehensive set of instructor training materials for competency based vocational education is described. These validated modules and supportive materials are on the following topics: 1) program planning, development, and evaluation; 2) instructional planning; 3) instructional execution; 4) instructional evaluation; 5)…

The nine modules in the program described here are designed to enhance the professional competency of teachers interested in learning how to use instructional strategies to promote individualized instruction. The approximate time required for completion of this competency based program is 42 hours. A module instructor is needed as a resource…