This research indicates that teachers do not participate in school decision making because they are skeptical of the efficiency of such participation. (IRT)

Instructors in technical education need to use diverse methods of teaching to provide for individual differences among learners. Use of microcomputers is particularly appropriate, because such use can impart knowledge as well as develop skills. Three philosophies of computer/software instruction in technical education can be identified: (1)…

This student book is part of a series of program materials for a school-based intervention process to help at-risk students stay in school. This book, a related instructor's guide, and a viodetape entitled "A Time of Choices" comprise the classroom component of this set of materials focusing on awareness and commitment. The purpose of the program…

Overparticipation as well as the more frequent decisional deprivation tends to increase teacher dissatisfaction. (Author/IRT)

Chronicles the production and presentation of "The Threepenny Opera" by the Council of Independent Schools, a consortium of 11 Baltimore area high schools. The director discusses some details of his decision-making process. (JMF)

Presents five strategies (incorporating a strategic plan, shared decision-making, special topic seminars, a community project, and educator seminars) designed to reduce high school student alienation within months and produce long-term effects on students, teachers, and administrators. Cooperation is the key to success. Includes six references.…

Notes that getting an estimate on the cost of printing can be an arduous process. Discusses the three parts of a bid: the request for bid letter, publication specifications, and an explanation of what criteria were used to make the final decision. Includes comments from journalism advisers about the importance of company representatives. (RS)

The purpose of this study was to determine the value of business education at the secondary school level as perceived by three groups of people who have great impact on course offerings, student advisement, and teacher hiring decisions. Specifically, high school counselors, high school principals, and local board of education presidents in a…

This module is designed to guide a class in analyzing and investigating energy attitudes and questions. It includes methods for establishing discussions and a classroom communication system. Sources and procedures for information gathering are suggested. Another section provides a broad overview of the energy situation with descriptions of present…

A survey investigated the use of seven computerized decision-science techniques in public school systems. A stratified random sample of 128 12-grade school districts of varying sizes was drawn; a questionnaire was sent to the respective superintendents asking them to report the current and potential applications of the following techniques in…

Asserts that a goal of social studies instruction is to help students make decisions about complicated social issues and that this goal is best accomplished through development of postformal cognitive processes. Defines postformal thought and examines two types: relativistic and dialectical. Shows how postformal thought can be promoted through two…

Four simulations for the junior high and high school level are presented. (Author/KM)

Four games representing decision-making processes in China are described, including instructions, models for the construction of game materials, and questions for discussion at the conclusion of group play. (JH)

The results did not justify affirmation of the hypothesis that schools with only male administrators would have higher agreement in preception of decision points than would schools with both male and female administrators. (Author)

This study examined teacher and principal attitudes toward decision making as it related to four areas of tasks, three positions (teacher, department chairman, and principal), and three methods of decision making (democratic-centralist, parliamentarian, and participant-determining). (IRT)