The R&D Center in Teacher Education at the University of Texas is attempting to make significant contributions to teacher education through the development of teacher education modules. In order to make the most of their effort, a shift in focus from project to program is needed. This paper describes the development of a conceptual focus and a…

This paper describes the reasons for development and implementation of planning management systems in institutions of higher education, relates the history and significance of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Planning and Management System (PMS) program, and compares 2 approaches to implementation. It is suggested that a…

Establishing the feasibility of year-round camping and outdoor education programs for the mentally retarded within the northern United States (above the 40 degree parallel), this study examines the literature, the proposed program, and evaluation methodology. It is concluded that (1) outdoor education programs require the cooperation of both…

Intended for administrators of First Chance projects, a federal network established to operate model preschool and early education programs for handicapped children, the guidelines present ways to encourage the replication of the model programs by local community agencies, in order to provide services for many more handicapped children. Discussed…

This report on the design of a new pattern for the training of research, development, demonstration/dissemination, and evaluation personnel in education contains a short introductory section, "Activities of the Design Phase," and four extensive appendixes: minutes of the interim governing council meetings; the August 1, 1970 progress…

This pamphlet was designed to provide vocational educators, administrators, and other individuals interested in developing and/or implementing cooperative vocational programs with information on the subject. Answered are these questions: (1) What evidence is there that cooperative vocational education is necessary or that it is better than other…

A framework for statewide career education planning is presented. The basic steps and ingredients for preplanning, planning and demonstration, and utilization and implementation are suggested. The basic career education plan should provide the following kinds of information: curriculum philosophies; Innovational program thrusts; input and…

This paper describes the efforts of the author and others to develop and field-test a kit of materials and activities which an elementary school faculty might use to improve problem solving in its school and classrooms. The development of the "Problem Solving School" or "PSS" program handbook at the Institute for the Development of Educational…

Performance-based teacher education (PBTE) is a promising new approach to the pre- and inservice training of teachers. The program develops performance skills generally evaluated using process and product measures rather than traditional verbal measures. There are four major factors in the organization of a PBTE design: (1) research, (2)…

This condensed version of the Basic Program Plan for the Stanford Center for Research and Development in Teaching (SCDRT) outlines the proposed plans of substantive programs over the next several years (beginning December 1, 1972). Information on projected costs and the Center's institutional capabilities for administering, reviewing, and…

A course which teaches the student to plan an independent reading or research project is presented. The object of the course is to teach the student to demonstrate his knowledge by a written, oral, or media presentation or a combination of a written, oral, and/or media presentation. The course centers on research techniques and student procedures.…

Basic advice for writing computer dialogs for use in science instruction is given. At the outset one should decide where within the subject area the computer dialog could offer a unique advantage over conventional teaching tools. Examples of such effective uses are remedial programs, in which a computer dialog may rapidly determine a student's…

This document describes the development of a teacher education program by a relatively small university in southwestern Alabama. Three major areas to be considered in planning the model were faculty development, the process to be followed in planning, and finding the funds for the development of resources. Results obtained from an analysis of the…

Examples of interesting experiences which have occurred in smoking education programs throughout the country are presented in condensed form to encourage active participation by educators in such programs. These experiences, together with guidelines for creating similar programs, are drawn from a four-year Leadership Development Project on smoking…

THE MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE WAS TO (1) INCREASE HOME ECONOMISTS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURE OF THE DISADVANTAGED, (2) OBSERVE HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAMS IN ACTION, (3) CONSIDER THE NEED FOR INITIATING NEW HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAMS TO HELP DISADVANTAGED, AND (4) EXPLORE COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES. THIS SIX-PART REPORT…