Selection of and search for appropriate instructional materials should begin while writing instructional objectives during the curriculum planning process. A five-phase system to help the teacher make selection decisions, in consultation with the school media specialist, is presented. (MF)

This article describes the successful application of instructional design technology in the programming of a career information center at the college level, and offers implications for further work in this area. (Author)

The experiential approach brings the trainees into a systematic training process that emphasizes their personal experiencing. Simulation materials bring the learning process exposure to many varied aspects of the counseling situation and enable counselor trainees to learn one counseling skill at a time and receive immediate feedback on their…

Institutions that recognize individual needs and view individual feelings as natural and normal generally either provide effective strategies or allow for their development. Rather than punishing an individual for feelings, the institution provides an opportunity for dealing with feelings in a manner productive to the individual and to the…

The School Improvement Model launched by the Iowa State University College of Education in 1964 uses a total-system approach to measure and report teacher performance. SIM focuses on student achievement and emphasizes validity, reliability, discrimination, and 360-degree feedback from principals, other teachers, parents, and students. A Wyoming…

A. J. Romiszowski developed a schematic model for analyzing performance problems. Whether a problem lies with staff members or their environment is determined first. Staff problems are grouped according to past performance. Work environment problems include work methods, management systems, and job organization. Model emphasizes flexibility and…

Used a dynamic systems (DS) approach to study changes in structure of family interactions in problem-solving sessions during the early adolescent transition of boys in 149 families. Constructed state space grids (a new DS method) for families across five waves of videotaped data collection before, during, and after the transition. Found that DS…

In Israel, the school principal role is still being professionalized. There are no licensing or formal, systematic selection procedures. The Jerusalem model is a master's level program that balances theoretical content with practical experience. Major components include academic knowledge bases, task-oriented studies, training in managerial…

Describes the stages of project management and instructional design. Outlines and compares the roles of project managers and instructional designers, and discusses how designers need to use a systematic approach which combines the stages of each process to remain detail-oriented while being cognizant of the entire project. (AEF)

The first critical step in creating a synergistic relationship between student affairs and institutional advancement is to establish a dialog between the two units regarding educational fundraising activities. Systems theory, which emphasizes horizontal linkages within the university, sets the stage for beginning a dialog with the development…

Notes that in choosing between providing direct services for children or building a school system's continuing capacity to provide these services, infrastructure reinforcement expenditures too frequently lose out. Suggests training is a necessary, value-added component that would enable technology to be integrated into the school organization's…

Explores various stances on the relationship between teacher knowledge, practice, and inquiry, noting the potential outcomes of these stances on education and society. The article essentializes these views into a modernistic stance, systems stance, and critical stance and discusses variations found within the stances. It concludes by identifying…

Examines the impact of sociocultural and environmental stressors on alcohol abuse and dependence in the Hispanic family system. Given the cultural values of this population, a structural systems approach is proposed as an adjunct to other forms of treatment during the recovery process. Presents portions of an actual case study involving a…

Discusses the relationship of constructivism with instructional design theory. Topics discussed include instructional systems development; objectives; learning versus instruction; deep learning versus surface learning; situated learning versus formal instruction; adaptive learning; and the role of interactive educational technology in the design…

Presents family systems model for understanding adaptation and coping in childhood chronic illness. Provides overview of systems and social-ecological theories relevant to this population. Reviews literature on stress and coping in these families. Examines unique issues and discusses importance of these models for responding to families with…