Michigan State University developed a new instructional model which is a more comprehensive approach involving several instructional development consultants working with a group of faculty, a department, or an entire college. It involves specific agreements between clients and consultants before beginning the instructional development projects…

Describes the installation and use of a satellite television system which allows a language center to receive foreign-language instructional programs in several languages. (CB)

This bibliography is designed as a research aid for those planning to introduce or modify a course to teach the use of the computer to students in the humanities. Divided into two sections, the first covers articles and books that deal with designing and teaching these courses; the second is a list of background readings. (GEA)

A Teacher Education Program in Curriculum Studies, introduced recently in teacher education institutions in Israel, is described. The reasons for the program, including findings of a survey of curriculum studies in Israeli schools of education are given. A preliminary report on teacher reactions to the program is presented. (Author/MT)

This paper presents and discusses the following principles for planning, implementing, and evaluating World Wide Web-based lessons: (1) the roles of the teacher and students should be identified; (2) the nature of related contextual factors should be clarified before the planning session; (3) although the delivered content may differ in its degree…

Argues that instructional development (ID) faculty in higher education settings should use a systematic approach grounded in ID principles to present the case for filling vacant positions in their field and provides guidelines for using message design techniques to develop a file to support the case. Eight references are listed. (MER)

Discusses the importance of client styles, consulting modes, and development of relationships in the management of a process designed to provide better instructional alternatives. A summary of factors contributing to effective relationships is included. (CHC)

Described is the use of a two-stage peer review which provides a mechanism for assessing content and educational design of instructional materials. This offers excellent opportunities for cooperation between institutions using similar course material to avoid duplication of effort. (Author/TG)

Describes an effort to improve the effectiveness of an instructional development program in a dental school by modifying the level of organizational readiness and individual faculty readiness for instructional innovation and change. It is a tactical example of an attempt to alter the setting in a specific educational institution. (Author/JEG)

Describes the use of the "Why 10?" game at the beginning and end of a course on instructional development to test its feasibility as a means of evaluating the course. The game showed promise as a valid tool for assessing changes in students' attitudes. (JEG)

Discusses the layering of instructional designs and implications for teaching and practicing instructional design. Phases that students evolve through as they mature in their theoretic and practical knowledge are described, and the roots of this progression are explored. The following layers of an instructional design are summarized:…

Design visualization can increase awareness of issues related to perceptual and psychological aspects of design that computer-assisted design and computer modeling may not allow. A pilot university course developed core skills in modeling and simulation using visualization. Students were consistently able to meet course objectives. (Contains 16…

A survey of continuing educators (n=96) on the use of instructional development in continuing education for professionals is reported. Major factors associated with the use or lack of use of instructional development are discussed. Three models of the use of instructional development developed through selected cases are provided. (Author/DB)

Discusses academic governance issues involved in the internationalization of curriculum and enhancement of international studies, focusing on such "corporate responsibility" concerns as the context in which such internationalization is viewed; individual course changes; curricular revision; study abroad; and institutional strategies. (CB)

Considers how self-critique is difficult and is often accompanied by an acute form of self-doubt that leads writers/educators to believe that many of their kind may be more ambivalent about their pedagogies than they let on. Concludes that reflective practices are valid goals for teachers, and they should not ignore the problems and doubts…