Summarizes and discusses Krashen's "input hypothesis" as presented in his "Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition." Suggests that the input hypothesis fails to account convincingly for arrested second language acquisition in an acquisition-rich environment and that it is not directly applicable to U.S. high…

Several aspects of Mosston's Spectrum of Styles are listed and discussed. Many of the concepts have not been proven as appropriate instructional approaches. The idea of reconceptualizing several styles of the Spectrum into microstrategies is suggested. (Author/DF)

Five models for the training of leaders or administrators of alternative schools are outlined in this article. (JD)

At mid-twentieth century, the dominant framework for lesson design--the programmed instruction format--was derived from efforts to apply operant conditioning to human learning. Cognitive psychology soon offered an alternative view, represented by Robert Gagne's Events of Instruction, which became the dominant framework through the end of the…

This guide is intended for teachers who want to learn more about educational design of college courses. Chapter 1 identifies various pressures for change in designing courses and urges creation of conditions that foster deep learning. Chapter 2 examines various models of the course design process. Chapter 3 discusses beliefs, values and ideologies…

This book offers guidance for the development of learning communities at the college level. The book analyzes examples of learning communities at a wide variety of institutions, including research universities, commuter campuses, residential campuses, and four- and two-year institutions. Chapter 1 offers definitions and characteristics of learning…

Good basic education depends on several factors working in harmony. The first is that students be healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Other essentials include an enabling policy environment and transparent management; a curriculum that reflects the society's values and aspirations for learning; and community support for education and parents'…

Urges caution in adopting the literary response model developed by the Center for Psychological Study of the Arts. (See also CS 700 446) (RB)

Rejects the premise that all parts must be related to the whole and to each other in a written composition. (Author/RB)

The complete lesson enables the teacher to relate teaching strategies to levels of cognitive behavior, and stems from the belief that higher levels of cognitive behavior are developed only after a learner first acquires information and then puts that information to use. (Author)

Suggests that a problem with the use of materials and methods devised for use with John Dixon's growth English'' is the temptation, under the stress of large classes and overcrowded timetables, to use it for class lessons along traditional lines. (Author)

The finding that effective practice did relate significantly to a trainee's achieving results with pupils is in harmony with the literature of practice effects. (Author)

Defined here are those considerations which underlie the formation of staff development patterns weaving them into a theoretical, philosophical, and practical whole. (Author)

Creativity is synonymous with education. The entire classroom situation must be that in which a child can be creative. (MF)