The purpose of this manual is to present some principles useful in the systematic improvement of instruction. Nine chapters present a methodical approach to the design, implementation, and measurement of the effectiveness of an instructional system. The first four chapters concern themselves with the development of an instructional system, beginning with the statement of behavioral objectives and continuing through to the trials and modifications of the instructional design. The next three chapters outline methodological principles and techniques to measure the effectiveness of such an instructional improvement program. The last two chapters round out the research perspective of the document by dealing with the administration of a research organization and successful research proposal writing. A related document is EA 003 106. (RA)