This module provides a theoretical framework and practical suggestions for developing oral second-language skills. Learning activities are designed to achieve the following objectives: (a) develop and evaluate oral drills, (b) identify characteristics of good pattern drills, (c) discriminate between "meaningless" and "meaningful" drills, and (d)…

This document focuses on the role of the curriculum specialist as an advisor to interns in their attempts to acquire and master teaching skills. The curriculum specialist has responsibility for the training of interns and for determining if the intern has met all of the teaching competency objectives. The major portion of the document is devoted…

Five learning modules are included in this module cluster developed for use in the Glassboro State Teacher Education program: a) Identifying Elementary Science Programs, b) Inventorying Elementary Science Materials, c) Observing Elementary Science Programs, d) Teaching Elementary Science Lessons Using Available Materials, and e) Examining…

During the 1972-73 academic year, the Utah State University Protocol Project developed four self-instructional modules related to classroom management: (a) Group Alerting, (b) Learner Accountability, (c) Transitions, and (d) Withitness. Each module contains a student guide composed primarily of recognition lessons based upon printed classroom…

Instructional modules are self-contained units that include all the information and materials necessary for mastery of one or more competencies. One module design consists of seven components: a) a description of the field in which competency is to be demonstrated; b) the concept and rationale for including the module in the total program; c) the…

Each of the seven curriculum modules in this packet for leadership training of agricultural education students contains a brief description of the module content, a list of the major division or units, the overall objectives, objectives by units, content outline and suggested teaching methods, student application activities, and evaluation…

This is a catalog of individualized learning activities packages (LAPs). A LAP is a 4" x 6" microfiche containing a maximum of 60 pages. Generally, each LAP contains two sections: (1) a section for teachers including learning objectives, suggestions for materials and activities, and test answer keys; and (2) a student section including a list of…

Investigates the effectiveness of an instructional unit on donor phlebotomy consisting of three modules based on a videotape and three booklets. A separate-sample pre-test/post-test design was used; student appraisal data also were collected for the purpose of revising and improving these materials. (Author/VT)

Investigates effects of children's learning center experience on academic achievement, self-concept, attitudes toward peers, educational institutions, and authority. Results indicate that elementary school pupils who had used the centers scored better on post-tests than those who had not used the centers. Discusses positive effects of learning…

Describes a modular degree course in sciences. States the modules taken in physics in each of the three years program. (GA)

Describes a first-year zoology course at University College Cardiff based on a self-instructional system using printed texts, audiovisual programs, and integrated practical work. (Author/BB)

Describes a unique approach for teaching biology to non-majors. The system used is an adaptation of the audio-tutorial approach and the use of teaching modules called "concept-paks." (VT)

Discusses the rationale for and results of an undergraduate course in calculus using modularized mastery level instruction. The salient features of the present program are instructor controlled learning with modularized materials, immediate results on quizzes, and lecture-recitation sessions. (VT)

The development of a course curriculum for generic competencies in teacher education is reported with focus on a sequence of learning laboratories or modules consisting of both a pre- and post-test and a statement of the specific content objectives for that lab. Implementation at the University of Houston is described. (LBH)

Described is a project designed to produce materials fostering favorable teacher attitudes and acquisition of skills needed in using mastery learning in the classroom; in addition, effects on pupil attitudes and achievement are determined when teachers use mastery learning skills acquired during the training phase of the project. (MJB)