Discusses redirecting research on teaching from an emphasis on how classrooms function to why they function in particular ways, based on a reformulation of the concept of "paradigm" as applied to teaching. Suggests two strategic areas for investigation of functional paradigms. Addresses the issue of perpetuating established paradigms.…

This paper describes a systems approach to instructional psychology which can be used by school counselors as a basis for diagnosis and remediation in the classroom. Interrelationships of the four components of a basic teaching model are emphasized. Selected aspects of each component, important for effective instruction, are discussed. (Author)