This paper first outlines the need for an application of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to create a Total Quality Education (TQE) System. The paper then suggests that a combination of Competency Based Grading (CBG), Computer Aided Instruction (CAI), Business Internships (Externships) and their Merit/Demerit System for behavioral…

This paper discusses the potential role of librarians in user education and training in the context of knowledge management (KM) initiatives. The paper first summarizes the results of a recent study of KM systems that found a high failure and disappointment rate, with more than half of the failures attributable to inadequate user training and…

The Web offers the perfect technology and environment for precision learning because learners can be uniquely identified, relevant content can be specifically personalized, and subsequent response and progress can be monitored, supported, and assessed. Technologically, researchers are making rapid progress realizing the personalized learning dream…

Preservice and inservice teachers are expected to address individual differences in students. However, the nature of differences and the needs of individuals can slow or, at times, completely stop learning for the rest of the classroom. Teachers are also encouraged to teach higher level thinking skills, although standardized tests are often…

This article describes the purpose, development, and implementation of a cognitive-based instructional intervention and its impact on learning motivation. The study was conducted in a programming-based problemsolving course for first-year engineering students. The results suggest that the instructional intervention developed based on the…

Outlines the process of mastery learning and the benefits it has for student attitude and achivement. (RK)

Test data and error data indicate that a sample nonsensical program was highly effective. The feedback from conversations with Ss, however, condemned the program both on subject matter and teaching grounds. The program demonstrates that error rate and test data can be grossly misleading indicators of program quality. (Author)

Testing instructional materials with individual subjects produces unique and invaluable data for revising the instructional materials. Examples of the procedures and the usefulness of individual testing demonstrate the critical importance of the technique in developing validated instruction. (Author)

The present study investigated the effectiveness of a live lecture with the same material presented on videotapes, audiotape, and printed sheets. (Author)

An investigation into the relationships between typography, communication and learning. (HB)

A descriptive paper which attempts to give a brief overview of the nature of the course materials used in Science teaching at the Open University and the procedures adopted for assessment and evaluation. (Author)

Article describes the systems for instructional materials development for medical education at the Medical Center, University of Illinois. (HB)

Article describes a method to effectively organize new courses of instruction or reorganize existing courses of instruction in higher education. (Author/HB)

Students' socioeconomic backgrounds may be important in determining their grades in the typical public speaking oriented communications course. (RN)