The psychological concept of cascading chains of responses is introduced as an explanatory mechanism for the enhancement of acquisition of extended trends and sequences in science and the efficacy of using verbal models in science teaching. The author suggests that the validity of his theory can be tested empirically by using suitable multi-trial…

The authors satirically present the concept that the teacher should set the example for his students. (MF)

A demonstration and discussion of the use of improvisational dramatics in teaching English. The author provides some ground rules for this method and suggests projects, including the improvisation of scenes from novels. (JB)

Presents a teaching model which utilizes a multimedia approach to facilitate individualized instruction in a physics unit for high school students. The model includes objectives, activities, check points and satellite activities. Reports favorable reactions from both students and teachers who have used this instructional approach. Bibliography.…

A course to improve the qualifications of prospective teachers is described. Its success has encouraged educators to seek to develop other courses along similar lines. (CK)

Reviews the ERIC documents that examine teachers experiencing the writing process and that describe the format of workshop and inservice programs that seek to involve teachers in writing. (JL)

Explores the experiences and research which led Bernice McCarthy to advocate the goal of deliberately helping students to develop skills and potentials inherent in each hemisphere of the brain. Describes the 4MAT system, which equally emphasizes four learning styles (i.e., experience, active experimentation, reflective observation, and abstract…

Examines the appropriateness of the second-language teaching/learning model when applied to college-level first-language writing instruction. (RL)

Examined effects of written v videotaped presentations and effects of model's sex on counselor trainee's production of counselor reacting response leads. Significant differences for qualitative measures were found for videotaped and written models over control. No differences between videotaped and written models or between model's sex were found.…

The design and evaluation of a model videotape used in an instructional improvement program for teaching assistants was studied. Results indicated modeling produced a significant effect on the acquisition of behaviors. Observers need not perceive the topic as interesting or relevant for a videotape to be effective. (Author/DWH)

Describes three approaches to language arts instruction--student centered/integrated, content centered/segmented, and a combination of these two--and examines the strong and weak points of each. (HTH)

Measured the effectiveness of a drug prevention education program developed by the Cooperative Educational Service Agency Number Eight in Wisconsin. As a result of this study, the U.S. Office of Education has recognized this program as a national model. (Author)

Critiques direct instruction for its emphasis on fact accumulation at the expense of thinking skill development. (SJL)