This model of consultation is a process of highly structured consensus for decision making. The consultant provides a framework for generating plans and solutions. The weakest link in consultation appears to be research and evaluation. Infusing consulting interns and university professors into internal operations will result in better evaluation…

A summary of the thesis "Evaluation of teaching--an analysis of problems together with some empirical studies at university level" offers a model for evaluation work, and describes three groups of empirical studies: evaluations of courses, surveys of previous knowledge, and factors influencing satisfaction and achievement. (JMD)

Ways in which the resources and technology available to an organization can be organized and structured to accomplish program goals are described. A systems model is offered whereby emphasis upon self-control, communication, and feedback is applied to agency performance rather than effort. (Author/LBH)

This paper analyzes and raises questions about two existing moral education programs, and suggests directions for future research in this area. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, 1975. (Author/BP)

Suggests a technique for use in college sociology courses which processes cognitive content in a small group. The method stresses sensitivity to group members, active participation in the learning process, individual responsibility for learning outcomes, and openness to feedback. (Author/DB)

Describes application of a language experience approach to social studies education and explains the use of student and teacher journals in social studies classes. The approach utilizes pupil-composed materials and stresses communication skills and the relationship between oral and written language skills. It can help students understand complex…

Suggests a decision-making model that can be applied by high school students to a variety of environmental problems, and illustrates how the model can be used to make decisions concerning future energy shortages. Provides criteria for judging allocation priorities of limited resources and stimulates awareness of alternative solutions to energy…

Focuses on teachers' questioning strategy that seeks to promote student-centered teaching through questions designed to involve the student actively in higher types of learning such as discrimination, conceptualization and generalization. (Author/RK)

The model presented here is an assessment model. Once individuals have assessed their decision-making process, they have the necessary data as a base on which to plan behavior change. Their next step is to plan a course of action and implement it. (Author)

Discusses why anthropology should be taught. Analyzes the increasing interest in teaching anthropology and the textbooks, films, simulation kits, and wide variety of teaching methods which have been developed. Provides some synthesis upon which future development of anthropological curricula might be based. (Author/JM)

A 3-dimensional model was developed to assess impact of institutional research studies. Elements are short, intermediate, and long-range time components; acceptance, non response, and rejection actions; and primary, secondary, and tertiary audiences. A variety of criterion measures and instruments have been identified to assist in model…

A four phase ecological working model for the clinical evaluation and coordination of services for the child with a handicap is presented. (Author/SBH)

Defines gaming simulation and considers its utility as a didactic approach. Analyzes available games that are relevant for teaching and learning various aspects of personnel administration, and discusses the process of game design, illustrating with a description of JOBS, a game currently being developed by the author. (Author)

The implications of the interaction between knowledge acquisition and problem solving are discussed. Options for the teaching of problem solving are listed including: giving students the opportunity to solve many problems, facilitating students' exploration of the mental processes used to solve problems, and providing explicit training in the…

Four models for college and university teaching based on a review of adult learning literature and a recognition of the realities of teaching in a higher education institution, including typical academic regulations with some form of credit and grading procedure, are described. (MLW)