The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Utah State University Protocol Modules that are designed to improve the classroom management skills of elementary teachers brought about significant changes in the teacher use of these skills and also changed the amount of on-task and disruptive behavior of pupils in their classes. (Author)

This study is concerned with changes in teacher behavior brought about by training with the USU Protocol Modules. (Editor)

The purpose of this research was to determine whether the Utah State University (USU) Protocol Modules dealing with classroom management and pupil self-concept would bring about significant changes in the performance of in-service elementary school teachers and the pupils in their classrooms. (Author)

A questionnaire, including a list of 27 measurement topics, was sent to Utah teachers to study teachers' perception of the importance of various educational measurement topics. Results showed that teachers perceived most of the topics as important and that an undergraduate course could be developed to meet the needs of teacher students.…

This article describes some insights of the author based on 20 years experience in using the educational research and development process. Problems and strategies related to planning, developing a prototype, and evaluating educational programs and instructional materials are discussed. (Author/JAZ)