The use of behavioral objectives in the teaching of speech communication is centered upon through this survey of recent document entries in the ERIC system. (CH)

Questions the value of teaching grammar to children on theoretical and practical grounds, and proposes an emphasis on teaching usage in varied communication situations. (RN)

This report describes the teacher educator's search for professional identify; the implications of previous research and development efforts for teachers of speech communication; the use of instructional domains, systems approaches, and behavioral objectives in speech communication instruction; the committee recommendations and rationales arrived…

Intended to help school districts or classroom teachers develop and implement listening skills programs, this manual begins by stressing the importance of listening instruction and of the preparatory phase of listening readiness. This information is followed by a discussion of teaching assumptions about listening behavior that have been supported…

Developed as part of a Statement of Educational Principles project for the Newport Beach (California) School District, the method of teaching speech communication that is detailed in this guide has been cited for its clarity, developmental approach, adaptability, and workability. The ten units in the guide cover the following areas: vocal delivery…

A study examined the acceptance and effectiveness of a basic public speaking course that uses a modified Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) approach. Based on behavioristic psychology, PSI stresses mastery learning, self-pacing, the written word, student proctors, and lectures that motivate rather than just supply essential information. Five…

Instructional technology involves the use of devices or systematic patterns of thought to influence behavioral patterns in educational situations. Technology by its nature requires uniform responses which, in liberal arts program in communications, demand certain preconditions. First, the human communication discipline must obtain pertinent…