Well-developed lesson plans form the basis of successful training sessions. Each lesson plan has two parts: a cover sheet and a lesson outline. Cover sheets include a variety of information used when an instructor drafts a lesson outline and prepares to conduct a training session. Sections are: course, unit, and lesson titles; presentation time;…

A rationale for teaching thinking skills to gifted students is presented, and a five-step approach is offered, including create a skills taxonomy, develop a scope and sequence chart, provide staff development time, develop unit plans, and teach and evaluate the lessons. (JDD)

This document attempts to provide guidelines for discovering giftedness in a preschool population and for setting up a program of instruction for kindergarten gifted children. Theoretical and operating principles for a gifted kindergarten program (Project Challenge) in Hollidaysburg School District, Pennsylvania are described. Preschool screening…

Intended to aid teachers in charge of implementing drama programs, this guide (in French) is to be employed in conjunction with the "1992 Second Cycle Secondary Drama Program of Studies" (Alberta, Canada). The guide's sections are as follows: (1) Introduction; (2) L'Adolescent; (3) Securite (discussing both emotional and physical…

Intended to aid teachers in charge of implementing drama programs, this guide (in French) is to be employed in conjunction with the "1989 Junior High Drama Program of Studies" (Alberta, Canada). The guide's sections are as follows: (1) Introduction; (2) L'Adolescent; (3) Securite (discussing both emotional and physical safety); (4)…

This guide is intended to assist vocational education administrators and teachers in developing and implementing competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs. Section I discusses the purposes of this guide, which include administrator use in planning staff development programs and teacher educator use as a reference for students in…

The 13 modules for an adaptive physical education program contained in this document provide a comprehensive teacher-training program which includes methods and materials for classroom teachers who have little or no background in the area of physical education and adaptive physical education. The activities in the curriculum are appropriate for…

The purpose of this manual is to provide a technique to help teachers better prepare for a teaching career in industrial education. Specifically, this manual, including the exercises, was developed to be used in weekly seminars for students enrolled in the St. Vincent Teachers' College (West Indies). It may also be used for staff development on an…

Designed for regular classroom as well as special class teachers, the guide is intended to help implement a differentiated curriculum for gifted and talented students. An overview of a synergistic approach to gifted education is followed by a list of 10 major steps in implementing gifted and talented programs. Each of the steps is then examined in…

This text is designed to assist in the replication of a successful classroom-home language intervention program for mildly to moderately language impaired preschool children. The first portion of the manual discusses the rationale and operation of the program. Provided in the second part are sample lesson plans which provide specific examples of…

This text/curriculum guide promotes responsible attitudes and behavior toward health, wellness, and sexuality. The student workbook and instructor's manual dispel commonly held misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and present accurate information on their danger and prevention. The instructor's manual presents the goals of STD…

This teacher's resource guide for implementing a "Walking Wellness" curriculum in grades four through eight offers 16 hands-on workshops. Activities focus on fitness walking, cardiovascular conditioning, nutrition and weight control, walking techniques and posture, stress control, tobacco-free living, and lifestyle planning. The student…

This article outlines the development of a nine-week communication skills program for elementary grades using a collaborative/consultative model. The program emphasizes social skills training and the importance of using good communication skills. The article outlines program development and procedures for teaching each concept. (DB)

This manual is for the teacher of preservice classroom teachers who are preparing to teach elementary level physical education. It presents plans for conducting a university physical education course. The contents include a course outline, daily class schedule, laboratory experiences, test questions, and sample forms for all class activities. The…

This guide is intended to help agencies serving older adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities in setting up a relatively inexpensive creative art program. The first section presents a rationale for creative art experiences for this population and then provides specific information on program development, including…