Presents guidelines for designing a training program having a proper blend of didactic (instruction) and experiential (process) learning methods. Covers two major dimensions to consider in determining the appropriate blend of didactic and experiential methods: utility (how the learning will be used) and the nature of the learning. (EM)

Discusses the pedagogical uses, for a French class, of the following: a meteorological bulletin, seven classroom games, J. Anouilh's play "L'Alouette," and horoscopes. (AM)

The use of the computer as an aid to the classroom teacher is discussed. A list is given of projects developed for classroom use in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, and English. (MP)

Presents learning activities to help secondary school students understand problems involved in deciding sentences for crimes. The specific objective is to increase students' awareness of alternative punishment for offenders. (DB)

A framework for organizing instruction on the basic facts is presented. Guidelines are given for blending work with concrete materials, thinking strategies, and drill into a meaningful program. (MN)

Describes a college-level ethnic studies course which helps students understand cultural pluralism by involving them in learning activities such as interviewing immigrants, role playing, and eating an ethnic meal. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Describes and evaluates strategies related to audio-tutorial units in political science at the college level. Aims of the audio-tutorial system are to accomodate diverse student interests, develop a student-centered approach to learning, specify learning objectives, and provide variety in teaching style. (Author/DB)

Suggests use of the planarian D. Dorotocephala, an animal 20 mm in size, in order to provide inexpensive lab experiences for students in large introductory psychology courses. The animal can be used to study perception, memory, behavior modification, and group processes. (Author/AV)

The article discusses social conditions which have led to a need for education about aging, home economics as the best area for this subject, a teaching technique contrasting stereotypes and facts about old age, learning activities, and a list of resource materials for teachers. (MF)

Describes a classroom activity to introduce students to pros and cons of recent bottle bill legislation which proposes restrictions on the sale of nonreturnable beverage containers. Flowcharts are used to analyze the problem in a systems format. (Author/AV)

A concrete, intuitive means of representing division by fractions is presented. (CP)

Explains how social studies teachers can teach cooperative behavior to junior high students. Three critical factors are length of time student groups have worked together, interdependence of goals attached to the tasks, and interdependence of means to accomplish the tasks. (Author/AV)

Describes an activity intended to heighten teaching effectiveness and student interest in college-level introductory cultural geography. By tracing their family's migration history, students experience a sense of time, place, and cultural heritage. (Author)

A class activity involving role play introduces the concept of human nature as it relates to political phenomena. The lesson involves development of the concept of human nature, reference to its usage by various political theorists, and student speculation about human nature as it relates to their political life in the classroom. (Author/AV)

Ten activities plus a tape recorder and simple materials are the basics of a program to improve your students' listening and speaking skills. (Editor)