This paper describes a systems approach to instructional psychology which can be used by school counselors as a basis for diagnosis and remediation in the classroom. Interrelationships of the four components of a basic teaching model are emphasized. Selected aspects of each component, important for effective instruction, are discussed. (Author)

The systems approach to instructional design is advocated as a problem solving model for the discipline of educational psychology because it incorporates traditional concepts and provides (1) a method for delivering effective service; (2) a wide array of research and evaluation problems; and (3) an integrative framework for graduate training…

Because of the success of major plant retrofit, energy costs at a community college have dropped since 1971 even though both electrical rates and the size of the campus have increased. (Author/MLF)

A structural model of curriculum evaluation is presented that is based on a decision-oriented concept of evaluation. Its three major components--information, technique, and decision-purpose--are discussed. (ND)

Guidance is provided to organizational personnel in establishing a means for assessing the effectiveness of a new performance appraisal system. (TA)

It is concluded that the systematic desensitization studies, the masturbatory training approaches, and the Reproductive Biology Research Foundation series are all effective treatment procedures, employing graduated exposure to sexual stimuli plus some form of directive psychotherapy emphasizing interpersonal skills acquisition. These may be the…

Presents the conceptualizations (systems analysis) on which a particular task was modeled, details the way in which the theoretical framework was translated into practice, reports briefly on the methodology employed, and demonstrates the success of the analytic tool adopted. (Author/IRT)

Describes a classroom activity to introduce students to pros and cons of recent bottle bill legislation which proposes restrictions on the sale of nonreturnable beverage containers. Flowcharts are used to analyze the problem in a systems format. (Author/AV)

The authors suggest that Management by Objectives combines the necessary elements to assist any pupil personnel team to be accountable, to evaluate effectively, and to manage resources properly. This article provides an overview of the process for implementing and MBO system in the pupil personnel services. (Author)

Systems logic in family intervention is a new way of conceptualizing human behavior. It assists the helper to decide where and how to intervene to most effectively mobilize the energy, resources, and skills of the family. (Author)

Recommends, in dual-career family research, describing models that are general enough to apply to individuals with various lifestyles and taking more of a family systems perspective. Recognition and rewards for enhanced family relationships and goals met would be appropriate. Recommends Gilbert and Rachlin's triple helix model which notes the…

Applauds Caple for his application of general systems theory to student development and student personnel, but cautions against the overgeneralization of applying paradigms from other fields to student development and psychology. Urges practitioners to be clear on the concepts before using them. (Author/ABB)

Discusses trends in career guidance and presents four generalizations on vocational guidance history and their implications for the future. Discusses a systems-oriented approach to the delivery of career guidance services and discusses careers as the sum of work and leisure over the life span. (BH)

Meta-analyses of past studies in numerous countries on factors influencing student outcomes are synthesized to examine educational productivity in the learning of science. A systems approach and Walberg's productivity model are used to perform the analyses. (TJH)

Provides a conceptual framework for describing family day-care services in terms of eight aspects of family day care and the regulation and support of systems. Research and policy implications are considered. (BB)