This handbook has been designed to allow organizations and institutions to develop a basic course in gerontology relative to their own individual needs. Intended to provide a method and a wide variety of materials from which to select in order to design a course suitable for a particular setting, the selection of this format was guided by the need…

This teaching manual presents a model course for eighth graders involving the study of the ethnic groups that make up an American urban community. The course considers cultural, historical and sociological elements of immigrant groups in New York City, especially the Irish, Italian, Jewish, Chinese, Black and Puerto Rican populations. The manual…

This model, a preliminary overview, suggests that learning library skills be integrated into bilingual bicultural programs, as limited English speaking ability (LESA) students need information skills to cope with a world in which current information is essential. Integrated library skills instruction, in which collaboration between teachers and…

The five-part document consists of a developmental model aimed at providing guidance personnel and others with activities to: integrate career related activities into the secondary school curriculum, provide a greater degree of accountability by guidance personnel for students' career needs, enhance school curriculum and develop student…

The guide provides examples of concepts, objectives, classroom activities, and resources appropriate for integrating career education into existing curricula, K-14. The guide's chapters for grades K-3 and 4-6 (26 and 40 pages respectively) contain detailed lesson plans which correlate appropriate development concepts with each of the components of…

This is a revision and update of an earlier curriculum guide designed to meet the needs of educators in implementing education for peace and justice (EPJ) in both public and religious school systems. The guide is divided into four parts, with an introductory essay presenting the goals for an EPJ program. Goals of the program include: developing…