Presented are guidelines for the use of learning centers to implement individualized instruction with elementary grade educable mentally retarded students. After an introduction, sections focus on the following topics: goals, objectives, the meaning of learning centers, operation of learning centers, classroom design, and starting the day. The…

A requirement of Arizona's Migrant Teacher Institutes was the preparation of instructional resource units. Development of these units was a key element in the three-stage recommendations related to individualizing instruction in both reading and oral language. The three stages were: Room Organization--Realistic Learning Centers, Unit Themes and…

The material-tool approach of the statewide program, Technology for Children, for grades kindergarten through six (K-6) is described in this teaching guide. This approach, which encourages a workshop-laboratory-classroom learning environment, is integrated among subject areas and is thematic in nature. The program operates under three goals: (1)…

A requirement of Arizona's Migrant Teacher Institutes was the preparation of instructional resource units. Development of these units was a key element in the three-stage recommendations related to individualizing instruction in both reading and oral language. This book consists of two parts: "Room Organization: Realistic Learning Centers" and…