Assessment and comparison of attitudes of rural Wyoming special educators (67), elementary teachers (307), principals (66), and special education directors (26) regarding instructional models for disabled students revealed satisfaction. While statistically significant differences existed on 8 of 18 variables, the grand mean of responses fell…

Explains a three-dimensional conceptual model designed to help outdoor educators plan and evaluate programs that provide primary and reflective experiences in, about, and for the outdoors and that bring about positive growth in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning. (JHZ)

This study is a synthesis of practice and research related to use of behavior analysis to train teachers. An idealized model for training science teachers is presented with research related to the model categories reviewed and analyzed. Results (based on meta-analysis) which support the idealized model are presented and discussed. (Author/JN)

Uses the judicial model of reasoning employed by the Supreme Court as an exemplar in teaching critical skills in the basic argumentation and debate course. Describes the model and course highlights. (PD)

This article evaluates five causal model of educational productivity applied to learning science in a sample of 882 fifth through eighth graders. Each model explores the relationship between achievement and a combination of eight constructs: home environment, peer group, media, ability, social environment, time on task, motivation, and…

A developmental perspective on supervising evaluation practicum students suggests that students go through developmental stages as they enhance their evaluation skills. A three-stage model adapted from counseling training theory developmental perspective is illustrated for eight developmental tasks: competence, emotional awareness, autonomy,…

A miniworkshop model consists of an experiential learning exercise that explores the characteristic features of various personality disorders. The workshop emphasizes a problem-solving approach to learning that is appropriate to the level of the student's personal experience. (MLW)

Outlines four elements of reading theory every volunteer tutor in an adult program should know, including the importance of material selection and of understanding the processes good readers use to gain meaning. (HOD)

Describes instructional use of a microcomputer version of the WORLD2 global population-ecology simulation. Reactions of students and instructors are discussed and a WORLD2 simulation assignment is appended. The BASIC version used by the author runs on Apple II, DOS 3.3, with 80 column board. (MBR)

Three popular models of dance education are discussed: romantic, reductionist, and reinforcement. What is needed is a unitary model, which provides an integrative approach to dance education by relating the emotional, skill-dependent, and intellectual aspects of dance to other subject matter. (RM)

Presents a model of an environmental studies course that reflects a spaceship earth philosophy. Includes a rationale and a listing of concepts and processes for this action oriented program. Suggests several interdisciplinary experiences that emphasize problem-solving and decision-making skills. (ML)

Shows how to use William Perry's developmental model, which addresses a student's ability to confront conflicting values and belief and use conflict as a tool of integration and growth, in a writing classroom that allows students to learn both enabling skills that help them communicate through writing and instrumental learning skills that spur…

Presented is a comprehensive curriculum model for developing a K-12 values education program. The model includes a rationale and educational goals and objectives and discusses teaching methods and activities appropriate for implementing the goals. (Author/RM)

The pooled judgements of evaluators and users of evaluations on eight panels examining eight simulated evaluation situations in higher education were analyzed. Choices regarding evaluation phases and tactics were found to be dependent on evaluation goals (wether the evaluation has a formative or summative purpose) and contextual variables.…

Outlines how the Talk Workshop Group of England, a support group model, was transplanted to inservice workshops conducted by Bay Area Writing Project personnel. (HTH)