Discusses the need for infusing emphasis on language development, auditory training, and career education in all instructional materials for the deaf, regardless of subject area. (CMV)

The article describes a learning framework to help teachers make more appropriate selections of content and instructional techniques for environmental education units through examination of factual, conceptual, and contextual dimensions of awareness. (MF)

Describes a teaching model using a VTR system as an integral part of the pedagogical situation. The method is based primarily on assigning to the student preparation of videotapes to be used both for immediate instruction and also for future classes. (VT)

A generic model of experiential instructional methods is presented illustrating (1) forms of these activities and their interrelationships; (2) a classification scheme for examining their components and interrelationships; (3) relationships between structures and outcomes; and (4) methods for matching instructional methods and objectives. (MJB)

Presents a detailed analysis of courseware design activities based upon the use of conceptual data models for content elaboration. Highlights include discussions of computerized training systems, authoring languages and authoring systems, and the distinction between processing and data. (Author/LRW)

Discusses development of rational set generator--an overall method for creating a rational set of examples to teach concepts and evaluate student knowledge levels--which combines formulas for creating examples measuring discrimination and generalization. Also discussed are results of a study to test the efficacy of a rational set generator. (MBR)

Describes a number of different frames of reference through which educators can look at the opportunity presented by compact-disc interactive (CD-I) technology, and proposes general guidelines to help them begin thinking about a more creative role as prospective authors of CD-I materials. (MES)

Describes the five phases involved in developing military instructional systems. These phases are (1) analyze, (2) design, (3) develop, (4) implement, and (5) control. Strengths and weaknesses are explored. (CH)

Presented are the results of a faculty development project in which the domain of written communication was analyzed and incorporated into a training curriculum for family medicine faculty members. A wealth of literature was found to support 47 requisite competencies. The recommended curriculum integrates expert consultation with seminars,…

The medical school is responsible for ensuring that its graduating doctors can apply scientific principles to health problems. That responsibility requires (1) selection of content; (2) presentation of content in appropriate ways; and (3) examination of students. Discussed are procedures for ensuring desired outcomes. (Author/RH)

Creation of a superior interactive videodisc training program requires integration of four essential design elements: instructional, audiovisual, computer programming, and geographic design. They are equally important to the medium's success as a training tool. (JOW)

Discusses the concepts of instructional theory and their application in the design of instructional and training packages, particularly computer-assisted instruction programs. (12 references) (CLB)

Outlines an approach that integrates the microcomputer into the entire research process. Describes student use of the microcomputer before, during, and after an experiment. Discusses the benefits that students derive from conducting research using microcomputers. (Author/GEA)

Contends teachers of aesthetic education must be trained to understand and utilize various communications media for their own purposes. Provides a typology of media characteristics useful for planning mediated instruction. (JDH)

This study suggests a new model for the evaluation of educational software authoring systems and applies this model to a particular authoring system, CSR Trainer 4000. The model used is based on an integrated set of software engineering and instructional design principles. (Author/LRW)