Techniques and Modes of Instruction.

This article reviews the research which explores the problems of teaching previously selected substantive content in vocational, technical and practical arts education. The author emphasizes those studies which utilized an experimental design and quasi-experimental studies. There has been some research interest in ascertaining the degree to which individuals acquire information not specifically included in the deliberate instructional presentations. The increasing number of studies in techniques and modes of instruction is an encouraging sign of healthy concern with an area of vital educational importance according to the author.