The instructional package described here is intended to help teachers improve their ability to design effective classroom instruction. The inservice topics covered include techniques of writing behavioral objectives and criterion tests, analyzing content in terms of stimulus and response, and validation processing. This descriptive report provides…

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 module described here focuses on classroom management. It is for the use of both preservice and inservice teachers. The primary focus of the modules is on increasing understanding of students, with the object of increasing teacher effectiveness in class management. Basic teaching skills and behaviors are covered. A critique of the…

The programed materials for inservice teacher education described in this document are designed to make the teacher think about questioning techniques and learn some of the principles of good questioning procedures. The program is designed as a home study course. This descriptive report provides further information on the purposes and content of…

The teacher program described here is designed to increase the teacher's ability to create an atmosphere in which freedom of expression emerges. The development of student participation is approached in the program through delineation of both teacher characteristics and guidelines for teacher performance. Information is provided in this…

The intent of the teacher program described here is to build skills, provide information, encourage attitude change, and increase understanding of teachers in regard to the principles of behavioral psychology as applied in teaching situations. The main focus of the product is on the principles and application of behavior modification. Information…

A teacher education program that uses direct observation to help teachers determine children's abilities, disabilities, learning styles, self-concept, and interests is described. Topics covered include direct observation, motivational activities, physical health, assessing pupil social interactions, and auditory and visual reception. Information…

The teacher program described here seeks to widen a teacher's awareness of the effect of his/her actions and manner. The protocol module addresses the understanding of basic teaching concepts and the relation of these concepts to specific teacher behavior. Teacher awareness of anger, reinforcement, negative judgment, prompting, and praise is…