This project studied the counselor training of reflection of feelings. The independent variables were method of instruction; order of assessment stimuli presentation; and assessment stimuli. There were four methods of instruction: model plus expert performance feedback, model plus self-generated cued performance feedback, modeling only, and…

Much emphasis in the literature has been given to the idea that counselors can teach their clients self-management procedures and that through these procedures the clients can learn to solve their own problems. The concept of self-management as applied to the counselor education process and more specifically to the modification of counselor…

The variables of practice, incentive, instruction, and feedback were examined to determine which contributed significantly to the effectiveness of an instructional program, which was systematically developed to include the four variables. Two studies were carried out using the Aircraft Instrument Comprehension Program and Test. In the first study…

The purpose of the study was to determine if there were any differences in learning between graduate students taught to understand, administer, and score the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) by an independent study method as compared to those taught by a more traditional instructional procedure. The subjects were those students…

When talking about different faculties designing a single performance-based module, one is faced immediately with 2 sets of opposing views. The first has to do with the conflict between a strict discipline orientation and interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, or non-disciplinary work. The second set of conflicts arises from the differences…

A methodology for generating, describing, and organizing candidates for learning hierarchies is presented in this article for the purpose of facilitating attainment of desired outcomes in instructional design. Hierarchy entities are discussed in terms of information presented and performance required in instruction and items and skills underlying…

Reported is a study of the relationship between student's performance scores and teacher's means of providing evaluative feedback. The sample included 12 classes of 224 students from the tenth through the twelfth grades. The classes included the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics including regular, advanced, traditional, PSSC, and…

In a study of mastery learning involving student teachers, it was found that in intense, short-term instructional systems, less specific remediation is appropriate, while more detailed remediation is better when there are few time constraints. (Ed)

Hannah Arendt's gaity, wit, and passion, her testy impatience, her love of debate, her shrewd common sense, her joy in communicating her knowledge, and her brilliance and learning are the qualities that made her such a remarkable and inspiring teacher. Here is an evaluation of her teaching performance by two former students. (Author/RK)

The video tape recording is a valuable teaching tool in tennis instruction enabling the students to observe and evaluate mistakes. (JD)

Teachers can motivate students to read by offering choices. Ideas for developing a contract strategy for reading are discussed. Optional activities and contract terms for both average and above average students are suggested. (DF)

This article explores the purposes, methods, and future directions of social-skill training research from the perspective of a cognitive-social learning explanation of behavior change. Research findings are reviewed with respect to important or promising variables, their hypothesized function in behavior change, and their effects on children's…

To attain highly efficient instructional conditions, it is important to adapt instruction to the individual trainee. This so-called personalization of training by dynamic/automatic task selection is the focus of this paper. Recently, cognitive load measures have been proposed as a useful addition to conventional performance measures like speed and…