The goal of communicative competence as an application of linguistic principles involves three processes: (1) reduction, or the relationshiip between the term "communication" in its everyday sense and pedagogically useful models of communication; (2) transposition, or the relationship between language theory and language learning; and (3)…

This project established seven regional demonstration centers for the teacher training products known as minicourses, designed by the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development. The goals of these centers were identified as increased user awareness, the establishment of an environment in which educators could evaluate the…

Errors commonly made in mimicry pattern drills are identified, and suggestions made for the proper use of drills. The need for distinct gestures by the teacher to secure response, feedback of correct response, and retracing is emphasized. A step-by-step breakdown of the drill is offered as a model. (AF)

Opportunities for creative thinking or training in the utilization of mental processes other than assimilation, storage, and recall can be provided by television instruction when encouraged by teaching strategy. This syllabus presents a model for teaching productive-divergent thinking with 54 one-half hour telecasts on the theme of "You and…

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of audiovisual aids in the instruction of junior-level preservice teachers. The tapes used were vignettes of persons demonstrating specific teaching skills in the areas of lesson organization, questioning, using student ideas, praise and corrective feedback, and variety and variation in…

This study compared the relative effectiveness of two communication-skills training models: Ivey's Microcounseling Paradigm and Carkhuff's Systematic Human Relations Training Model. After 107 educational psychology students volunteered to participate in the group that fit their schedules, treatments were randomly assigned. Pretesting and…

The purpose of this project was to produce materials that would foster favorable teacher attitudes toward the philosophy behind mastery learning. One other purpose was to help teachers acquire the skills needed to use mastery learning in their classrooms and to determine the effects on pupils when mastery learning techniques were used. Forty-four…

This study sought to develop an instrument capable of assessing the effect of the classroom teacher's model of teaching upon the model acquired by the student. An instrument was designed which contained statements grouped into one of three categories depending upon the particular skill in question. These skills were instructional, interpersonal,…

A basic introduction to the planning techniques required in the development of elementary teacher education models in presented. Educational models, systems analysis, and learning systems are explained in some detail, with emphasis on the development from symbolic analogy through mechanical, biological, cybernetic, and economic models. A good…

This is the second part of a teaching guide described in SO 000 195. "A series of inquiry plans for the systematic development of learning and thinking skills are provided." (SBE)

The purpose of this study was to determine if students in a field-based program performed significantly better on a test of ability to assess and to teach specific reading skills than students enrolled in on-campus reading methods courses which employed the same textual materials and different amounts of field experiences with children. The…

The purposes of this study were to offer a rationale for interdisciplinary education, to provide descriptions of existing programs for the preparation of humanities teachers, and to offer a model teacher preparation program for the preparation of humanities teachers. The study is devoted to a descriptive analysis of nine existing preparation…

The first requirement for educating a child in a desegregated school is for the instructional and administrative personnel of the school to become aware of the issues and problems incident to school desegregation and to seek alternatives which might be employed to reduce tensions and insecurity among children. Consequently, an inservice program…

After presenting two contrasting team teaching methods in the same course, students were administered a Likert-type questionnaire with items which were designed to ascertain student opinion regarding their experiences under each method. First, an overall comparison of effectiveness between team teaching and traditional teaching revealed that: 1)…

At an international symposium on individualized instruction, educators from America and Europe expressed their concern that the societal need for unity, cohesion, and a sense of mission is in direct conflict with the individual's need for diversity and freedom. They pointed to parents, administrators, teachers, and teacher educators as the major…