At the University of Rhode Island, videotapes of actual interviews have been used to help students improve interview techniques. With the aid of editing and narration the final tape becomes a valuable instructional tool. (Author)

Discusses the results of a faculty survey on a teaching aids package in obstetrics and gynecology. (PB)

A description of the problems involved in developing an educational media course for pre- and in-service classroom teachers. (AK)

A working definition of instructional aid'' is given to serve as a focus for the yearbook. Functions pertaining to mathematics instruction are given. Elaboration on the four major objectives of the book is given, followed by a summary of the chapter-to-chapter themes. (LS)

The traditional theoretical rationale underlying audio-visual instruction has been that the more concrete a presentation is, the more effective it will be in the instructional situation. Some researchers have questioned the validity of the above rationale. The author presents evidence that it may be advantageous to compress and simplify…

A description of the Combination-Board"--a piece of equipment that integrates charts, flashcards and blackboards into the programmed steps of the Naya Din (New Day) adult literacy program used in West Pakistan. The method is inexpensive and can be used in self-instruction. (Author/JB)

Provides rationale for using computer simulations and a description of several simulated science experiments. (CP)