Practical strategies for implementing a skill-centered approach to reading instruction are discussed in this paper. The first two strategies presented pertain to the beginning implementation stage: making a commitment to a skills approach and paying attention to principles for educational change. Sections are included on whole-staff involvement in…

This collection of articles includes the following topics: entrepreneurship in the high school curriculum, instilling management skills in secondary business students, organizing a business organization and management course around small business applications, and a suggested project for teaching management skills to high school students. (CT)

Interscholastic competition is an excellent means for showcasing social studies for students, parents, and the local community. Described is a social studies tournament as designed by one high school. Specifically discussed are tournament divisions, format, content, team selection and composition, instrument preparation and scoring, tournament…

This guide is designed to provide an overview of vocabulary development and to focus on ways that enhance secondary vocabulary instruction. It includes strategies for teaching vocabulary and for integrating vocabulary into a lesson. It includes specific instructional strategies for teaching vocabulary skills based on the Texas Essential Knowledge…

Mathematics and science standards were created in response to concern throughout the United States about the performance of students in these areas and the demands of an increasingly scientific and technological world. Educators and community leaders recognize that students will need more mathematical and scientific knowledge both in their jobs…

Describes the efforts of a teacher to create an after-school drama program where none existed before in a blue-collar area of Pennsylvania. Explains how an original production, "Voices from Middle School," was developed and performed through combining her after-school volunteer drama classes with an in-school poetry class. (PA)

This guide to implementation is intended to support the Japanese Language and Culture 10-3Y, 20-3Y, 30-3Y Program of Studies. It was developed primarily for teachers, yet it includes information that may be useful for administrators and other stakeholders in their efforts to plan for and implement the new Japanese program of studies. Familiarity…

This resource booklet is designed to facilitate the teaching of personal development, an important part of an integrated program of outdoor pursuits, environmental education and personal and group development. Section I examines a history of the Alberta Environmental and Outdoor Education Course of Studies and course philosophy. Resources are…

This teacher's guide is for a curriculum that focuses on teaching children basic skills that will help keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. Using the materials in the "Talking about Touching" kit, parents, child care providers, and teachers can work together to provide the rules, information, encouragement, and practice…

Training and implementation materials for the peer helping program Partners for Change are presented in this book. Section 1 presents information on program development, including planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation units. Section 2 includes the basic format for teaching the essential communication, group building, and tutorial…

This handbook contains the evaluation strategy and the instructional strategy components of the Evaluating Students' Learning and Communication Processes program. The program described in the handbook is based on the principle that secondary school students' achievement is related to the extent to which students have independent control over…

A product of Project PACCE (Providing Professional Development, Assessment, and Coordination of Competency Based Education), this guide is Assessment, and Coordination of Competency Based Education), this guide is designed to introduce adult educators to competency-based adult education (CBAE) in a manner that is informative, yet non-technical.…

This handbook for mentor teachers outlines the specifics of the California Mentor Teacher Program (including the actual legislation that created the program) and makes practical suggestions for defining and redefining the mentor role in order to make a long-term difference for students and teachers. Criteria for judging the effectiveness of a…

To be effective in teaching students employability skills, instructors in corrections education must teach the skills directly in vocational classrooms. The instructors should use a vocabulary system that focuses on specific behaviors and attitudes. They should also be aware that there can be stages of growth involved in acquiring appropriate…

This guide outlines a program to familiarize elementary students with microcomputer operations, the widespread use of computers, and the computer's capabilities and limitations. The first section presents objectives, learning activities, and evaluation methods for six content areas: (1) What is a computer? (2) How do computers work? (3) Student…