The typical teaching techniques used by post secondary faculty in vocational technical institutes were identified and assessed to determine how helpful students felt these techniques were for their learning. Two surveys were conducted. One form was distributed to the faculty and the other to students of the six vocational technical institutes in Maine. An analysis of 167 faculty responses showed that the most frequently used techniques were lecture, written examinations, demonstration, homework, and practical examinations. Differences were found on certain techniques when the responses were compared by age, personality type, program, and types of teaching. Based on 1400 student responses, the results indicated that students preferred "hands on" experiences and interactive techniques. Differences in how students valued the teaching techniques were apparent when responses were grouped according to learning style and demographic variables. A comparison of teacher and student views showed that there is agreement that "hands on" type of experiences are very effective, and students rate as helpful in the learning process the most frequently used techniques by the faculty. (This report contains forty-four data tables. Both survey forms and the examples of successful and innovative teaching practices listed by the faculty are appended.) (EM)