The use of systems analysis in transforming a graduate program in educational technology from a lecture-based system to a self-instructional one is described. Several operational research techniques are illustrated. A bibliography of 10 items is included. (CHC)

Discusses under the general headings of need, mechanism, difficulties, nature, effects, and evaluation the recently introduced curricular changes in British medical schools, noting that the differences between the medical curriculum and other university courses created difficulties in effecting change. (Author/JD)

Traces development of the problem-based, five-year curriculum of the new medical school at the University of Newcastle (Australia), outlining the events of the three years before it opened and commenting on the experiences of its first year. A timetable of medical problems studied by the students is presented. (Author/JD)

Summarizes an information-processing model of clinical reasoning and outlines some of its applications in medical education programs that use simulated cases to provide experience in blending clinical knowledge and problem-solving strategies. (Author/JD)

Describes the systematic program developed by the faculty of medicine at the University of Newcastle (Australia) for the evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency, and acceptability of its educational endeavors. Evaluation needs, process, and constraints are discussed, as well as the specific tasks required at the University. (Author/JD)

Reviews current approaches to the examination of medical students' clinical competence, mentioning differences in approaches adopted in Australia, Great Britain, and North America. Test methods used in examination are discussed critically and their separate strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. Newer approaches involving multiple methods and…

Draws upon examples from both countries to illustrate and discuss differences in three areas: curricular planning for media-based postcompulsory education, access to broadcasting and other media, and relationships between mediabased and conventional postcompulsory institutions. (Author)

Reports the findings of a study that collected data from 14 college and high school faculty in a self-instructional teaching analysis program: their perceptions of the usefulness of the approach, the materials used, and the time required to administer the program compared with similar services from a specialist. (Author/JD)

Describes a study that compared two methods of structuring textual material--information mapping and programmed instruction--on the basis of their ability to facilitate recall and subsequent retrieval of information by college students enrolled in an introductory media course. (Author)

Reports on an examination of the potential of teletext as a curricular resource across the school curriculum and as a more general educational information resource. Two curriculum design and development tasks carried out by student teachers, involving currently available pages from teletext and screened-data techniques, are described and…

Summarizes the findings of an investigation of a self-teaching scheme of selected topics in physics and chemistry used with students taking courses in catering, hotel/catering, and institutional management and diploma in home economics. Two complementary experimental approaches are used: statistical analysis of the data and semistructured…

Describes a survey carried out on a small sample of Open University (England) students to assess the value they attach to inserted questions they encounter within or at the end of their study materials. Part 2 of the two-part questionnaire used in the study is included. (Author/JD)

Argues that a series of video programs based on Borg's minicourse model could help to resolve some of the problems related to the training of speech therapists. A description of one specific video course is presented along with reports on its evaluation. Eleven references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Discusses the philosophy underlying the development of "Living with Technology," a new foundation course developed at the Open University. Additionally, a new model of course development is discussed which is designed to evaluate and revise the course in the light of student and tutor feedback. Eight references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Examines the process of feedback between teacher and learner in distance education in the context of a model adopted by one Australian college of advanced education. Nineteen references are appended. (Author/LLS)