Describes the results of a study which analyzed first-year psychology students' attitudes to notetaking, the number of words noted, and subsequent use of notes as related to test performance. Six references are listed. (CHC)

Describes a study in which two media presentations, tape-slide and film, were evaluated in order to determine their relative cost-effectiveness when used as automated teaching aids for the mentally handicapped. Sixteen references are listed. (Author)

Technological change, consumer acceptance, demographics, educational needs, shrinking budgets, and educational reform are identified as six factors stimulating public debate on the use of telecommunications in public education. Sixteen references and an 8-item bibliography are provided. (MER)

Studies were conducted with more than 10,000 children to determine the types of programing most popular with that audience, their attitudes towards science, and the techniques that maximize the appeal and comprehensibility of science material on television. Research results guided the development of the new PBS series, 3-2-1 Contact. (MER)

Aspects of the artistry and knowledge involved in the videodisc design process are emphasized in a discussion of the intrinsic characteristics of the medium, the people involved, the traditions and conventions of the medium, and the expectations that people have regarding its use in the instructional process. Seven references are listed.…

Emphasis in instructional technology has shifted from programed to individualized to computer-based instruction. Programed and individualized instruction have had limited success in raising student achievement and improving attitudes, while computer-based instruction has raised achievement, positively affected time needed for teaching and…

Describes the structure and function of China's Central Radio and Television University (CRTVU) and reviews the educational system in China, the types of television classes offered through CRTVU, the student population served, and the issues that have to be faced before television university expansion can occur. Six references are listed. (MBR)

Outlines aims of professional conferences and discusses conferences as learning experiences and change agents. Discussion of conference focuses on ways to improve conferencing activities, participant preparation, and conference planning and organization. Appendices contain outlines of objectives of a conference on teaching and learning and a…

The study guide is conceptualized in an ideal form. This includes an examination of instructional context and learning functions. The practical components employed in the design of a study guide and practical decisions that have to be made in its design are also sketched. Thirteen references are listed. (Author/MBR)

Describes a study of long-term unemployed adults in central Scotland who were informally interviewed to allow for more complete exploration of circumstances which prevented them from obtaining educational assistance. The difficulties of ascertaining their educational needs and the implications for adult education delivery systems are discussed.…

Describes structure, aims, methodology, and results of a study investigating the use of school broadcasts in primary and secondary schools in Scotland. Findings indicate that teachers and pupils value broadcasts highly despite problems with provision of equipment and facilities, management of resources, policymaking, and inadequate teacher…

Describes attempt to add new subject, "Design and Technology," to the curriculum of the national high schools of Papua New Guinea using the curricular-consensus model of curriculum development. Detailed review of events that resulted in nonimplementation illustrates need for thorough understanding of the context and meaning of a proposed change.…

An examination of the origin and content of general systems theory is followed by identification of the major characteristics of systems and brief discussion of use of models. Two ways of applying a systems model are identified and their appropriateness is assessed in relation to particular training circumstances. (55 references). (Author/MBR)

Describes design of an item bank for use with lower ability mathematics students in Scottish secondary schools. Aspects of bank usage discussed include raw score translation to measures on validated scales, test design for various purposes, and ways of recording and analyzing results. Test examples with corresponding outputs are given. (Author/MBR)

Describes development of a test using slides and corresponding multiple-choice questions for second-year occupational therapy students in child studies course. Reasons for choosing the test format are discussed and an outline of test construction procedures is given. An evaluation of the test indicates problems encountered and benefits gained.…