Suggests a pattern for planning a field trip that will develop reading skills, vocabulary, knowledge and, above all, interest in the subject. (RB)

Advice to the administrator on the use of behavioral objectives to humanize'' schools. (SP)

Excessive emphasis on objectives can lead to teachers who are good compliers, not necessarily good teachers. Teachers can become so preoccupied with evaluations, record keeping, and paperwork deadlines that they haven't time or energy to reflect on their teaching. (MT)

Discusses what quality education is, identifying five major views about the purposes of schooling. (JMB)

Author has found that zeroing in on a particular tree can lead to expanding a child's interest concerning trees everywhere. (RB)

Described the contribution of a preschool treatment program for multiply handicapped children and how the approach may be adopted by others. (Editor/RK)

Do you know that in a mere 35 minutes you can get a running start on setting goals for the coming teaching year? Provides a precise system for putting them down on paper. (Editor/RK)

Described how personification can help children begin to develop healthy emotional responses. (RK)

Article presented a sequential program of cultural literature representing various genres as a useful method of introducing children to the pluralism that reflects their society. (Author/RK)

Whether children study prehistoric life or impressionism, museums can enhance classroom learnings if you know how to get the most out of each group visit. (Editor)

Can magazine or newspaper pictures be used as effectively as cartoons to motivate pupils to write? Author answered that question from a reader in an extension of his January article in this journal. (Editor/RK)

In this article science kits were considered as units developed to encourage children to become actively involved in learning through the testing and investigation of a variety of materials. (Author/RK)

Author spiced up his reading assignments with student participation through class discussion while stories were being read. (RK)

Authors discuss issues early childhood teachers must deal with in planning year-long programs. (Editor/MB)