This paper looks at current definitions of aesthetic education and, in light of present views on learning theory and teaching methodology, suggests means and materials for devising new programs which might realistically meet the needs of modern American students. (Author/SJL)

Outlines a minicourse for the middle level, intended as a foundation for planning courses that meet the unique needs of each school and its students. The course, on the properties of silver, covers the curricular areas of science, social studies, language arts, math, creative arts, and vocational-career education. (HTH)

THE OBJECTIVES, PROCEDURES, AND USE OF RESOURCES THAT CHARACTERIZE THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT AT THE GARBER HIGH SCHOOL AT ESSEXVILLE, MICHIGAN, WERE DESCRIBED IN THE SECOND OF A SERIES OF THREE REPORTS. THE MAJOR OBJECTIVES WERE (1) TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE VERSIONS OF THE FUNDAMENTAL SUBSTANTIVE AREAS TO ACCOMMODATE SEVERAL LEVELS OF STUDENT…

This manual has been developed to aid the industrial arts teacher of electricity or electronics in implementing his course. It has been designed for beginning teachers and experienced instructors as a source for planning the term's work. Although programmed at the seventh or eighth grade level, course work is brought out in detail and could serve…

In an attempt to serve underprepared students--students who are beginners in writing, reading, and logical thinking skills--the English department at Keene State College in New Hampshire has been evolving a developmental English composition course designed to enable these students to participate effectively in their subsequent general education…

The essay reviews major components of the mentor role that a facilitator of adult learning should consider in the process of helping adults to learn. It contains suggestions about ways in which a facilitator can reflect on his practices and identify ideas that will help him to be more effective. To help the facilitator better understand adult…

The purpose of this handbook is to help educators in Oregon to provide a quality program in industrial arts for middle school students. The suggestions in this guide may help middle school industrial arts teachers plan activities to develop their students' awareness of technology in our culture and the variety of related careers available to them.…