The primary outcome of any information feedback system must be data for the classroom teacher. For this reason, a system's value has to be measured in terms of its usefulness to the teacher in making instructional decisions. A report should contain only data that the teacher needs and should be produced in an understandable format. User feedback…

This course guide for teachers is intended to provide experiences for secondary students in illumination and lighting for a drama production. Performance objectives listed for the students include: (1) setting up a lighting diagram for a one-scene show and a two- or multiple-scene production; (2) wiring and setting up equipment for a one-scene…

This document is concerned with the major components of the process of planning new or remodeling old facilities for the teaching of home economics. The philosophy of home economics and trends within the field of study should form the basis for planning facilities, followed by a delineation of the roles and responsibilities of all involved…

The State University Construction Fund provides guidance and direction to professionals participating in its program by issuing performance criteria that set forth owner or user requirements. This document provides guidelines in the form of performance criteria, testing procedures, and instructions to achieve an acceptable level of performance in…

Design requirements such as functional specialization, balance among functions and performers, continuity in policies, tasks, and personnel excellence or quality control goal setting, and recognition of environmental constraints and potential constituencies that apply to a national educational R & D system are discussed. (Author/AM)

Presents specific ideas on designing, planning, and staffing a training facility for industrial technicians. Facilities should be designed in relation to curriculum, traffic control, and safety. Trainer success is often based on both skills and attitudes. Presents case study at Commonwealth Edison; also reviews process by which various maintenance…

For a woods curriculum project, senior high students designed and built a tool cart needed in the elementary school industrial arts classes. Photographs of two carts of different design, diagrams, and list of materials are included. (MF)

As energy costs rise so will concern for energy savings in institutions. In achieving these savings it will be necessary to consider health and safety criteria. Special needs for several types of institutional facilities are discussed. (RE)

Takes a look at the need for students to have multivariant problem solving abilities in order to meet the monumental changes happening in society and the world. (RK)

An Open University counselor wrote to disabled students to discover why they failed to continue their studies. Difficulties indicated by the replies include costs; physical impediments like toilets, stairs, desks and chairs; lack of understanding of deaf peoples' deprivation; illness; and meeting time requirements. (SW)

Presents two contemporary definitions of urban design which incorporate spatial and time scales, man-environment relations, and multi-professional associations. (MA)

Presents 39 questions concerning urban design educational programs to be discussed at a workshop. The questions represent five groups: schools with programs, schools wanting to establish programs, practitioners, students, and the AIA committee on urban planning and design. (MA)

Explores research needs in urban design. Presents models for research design. (MA)

A music education and performance facility for students, 90 percent of whom are legally blind, demonstrates that it is possible to produce exciting design for the handicapped. (Author/MLF)