The lecture/explanation approach is used too frequently in mathematics teaching. Teachers and supervisors should study a number of educational philosophies and evaluate each approach in terms of its potential contributions to the teaching of mathematics. One or more philosophies might then be incorporated in lessons and units. (MCK)

Describes the 4Mat System, an instructional plan adapted to diverse learning styles, and suggests ways for teachers to use the system. Includes seven recommendations for staff development. (MCG)

An "ideal lesson" method was used to observe how teachers were providing instruction in text summarization. Teachers prepared a lesson and audiotaped the presentation. Although teachers were prompted to assist students in improving text summaries, only two teachers actually discussed more than one summarization rule. Staff development…

The training model consisted of 15 graduate students, 11 at the doctoral and four at the master's level. Evaluations of course content and course objectives by experimental and comparison groups of trainees indicated the overall success of this exploratory study in systematic group counselor training. (Author)

This second volume of the "European Glossary on Education" includes close to 500 national terms used to designate categories or types of educational institutions for all levels of education. In addition to the 24 countries covered in the first volume (the 15 Member States of the European Union, the 3 EFTA/EEA countries and the 6…

A description of the cost of creating and maintaining an unusual system of community colleges that has neither physical plant nor full-time teachers. (Editor)

Author cites five areas of educational technology where progress has been and is being made. These are: clarifying the process, increasing labor specialization, improving educational evaluation, clarifying systems intentions and shifting the factors of production. Article concludes with a comparison of the educational technology approach with the…

The purpose of this article is to clarify some concepts integral to the application of systems theory, and to show how its use may result in humanized education. (Author)

Article proposes a specific technique, the use of simple index cards, which have been called Lippert Cards, to facilitate the process of analysis and synthesis in instructional design. (Author)

A search for a method of measuring progress in a system of individualized instruction became the basis for the rating profile described in this article. (Author/RK)

The Improving Teaching Competencies Program at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory is developing twenty-four instructional systems for professional development of educators. (Author)

A curriculum model for public administration and urban affairs educators was developed. The relationship between hypothetically formulated competencies, skills, and abilities of urban managers and agency needs as perceived by administrators, agency heads, and experts in the field is explored. (MLW)

Explores the development of information mapping as an instructional system, a means of classifying information, an information retrieval system, and a structured writing system, and looks at future prospects for information mapping. A 17-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

Describes three classes of variables which should be considered when one is designing instructional materials, doing research on instruction, or developing better methods of instruction, and proposes a classification scheme which is summarized in the last of the 13 figures that illustrate the article. A blbliography is included. (Author/RAO)