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Hansen , Edmund J. – Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2011
Synthesizing the best current thinking about learning, course design, and promoting student achievement, this is a guide to developing college instruction that has clear purpose, is well integrated into the curriculum, and improves student learning in predictable and measurable ways. The process involves developing a transparent course blueprint,…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Active Learning, College Instruction, Courses
Edlund, Calvin V. – 1975
This report provides illustrations of practical applications of behavior modification to a variety of reading skills and is intended to be directly implemented in any classroom where reading is taught. The initial chapter is a brief orientation to behavior modification. It stresses that the trainer must answer the question of what behavior is to…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education
Plowman, Paul D. – 1971
The textbook provides a philosophical basis and offers practical suggestions for formulating behavioral objectives for students in grades 1-12 in the following subjects: English and literature, social science, mathematics, science, reading, art and music, and health. Definitions, uses, sources, and types of education objectives are discussed. The…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Development, Course Objectives
Further Education Staff Coll., Blagdon (England). – 1974
The five papers included in this collection illustrate the current concerns of those involved in the development and implementation of assessment procedures. A one year in-course assessment procedure conducted at Leicester University is described, including the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. The problems of interpreting the results…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Course Objectives, Data Processing
Fivars, Grace; Gosnell, Doris – 1966
Intended as a text and a reference work, the book emphasizes the development of broad institutional objectives, and covers in detail curriculum and course development, selection of learning experiences, and evaluation of nursing behavior. All subjects are approached through the critical incident technique, which presents material in brief case…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Books, Case Studies, Clinical Experience
Pregent, Richard – 1994
This book presents a systematic approach to developing a new college course involving, first, global analysis; second, thought, planning, and methodical preparation; and, third, evaluation of results. Chapter 1 recommends that the teacher examine the conditions of the teaching situation including reasons for the course, resources available, and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives
Johnson, Glenn Ross – 1995
This book is intended to help college faculty members, teaching assistants, and prospective instructors to develop their teaching skills and choose instructional strategies that match their personalities and result in improved student learning. The nine chapters cover the following topics: (1) determining teaching objectives (stresses specificity…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Beginning Teachers, Class Activities, Classroom Environment