Discusses the concept of "Velcro time": a period in infants' lives when they show an increased interest in books and in their primary caregiver, and particularly, in his or her use of speech. (BB)

The Brooklyn College (New York) program of campus leadership development was designed to tap the leadership potential of faculty but is adaptable for students and staff. It consists of five phases (emergence/identification; cultivation; classification; authorization; support) and focuses on developing three types of authority (substantive;…

Discusses children's development of cultural identity and attitudes. Examines common multicultural curriculum approaches that deny diversity and treat multicultural activities as tours of other cultures. Suggests that these approaches inadequately prepare children to live knowledgeably and empathetically with diversity. Proposes an effective…

Describes ways to involve young children in early childhood programs in environmental issues. Focuses on three approaches: the "love approach," which fosters children's appreciation for the natural world; the "know approach," which helps children become knowledgeable about the environment; and the "do approach," which…

Describes the three components of an enrichment program developed in Port Angeles, Washington, to improve mathematics and science instruction: (1) classroom instructional units conducted by a certified teacher, (2) teacher inservice sessions to develop teacher skills, and (3) Family Learning Nights to encourage parental involvement. Enrichment…

Suggests that the bias linking guitars to popular culture has needlessly limited approaches to teaching guitar. Examines how each of five current programs develops different music skills. Advocates a comprehensive, multifaceted program capable of emphasizing student skills in melody, harmony, perception, creativity, and performance over six years…

Describes some ways in which community college faculty are using writing to teach the subject matter of vocational-technical courses. Provides a definition of thinking and suggestions for teaching and curriculum development, focusing on working collaboratively, devising writing assignments, integrating writing into the class period, and learning…

Offers suggestions for planning writing across the curriculum workshops for faculty, focusing on participants' roles, participant recruitment, workshop logistics (e.g., location, scheduling, choice of facilitator), program content, and follow-up activities. (DMM)

Describes the Language across the Curriculum programs operating at Hostos Community College for English-as-a-Second-Language students; at Miami-Dade Community College for bilingual transfer students; and Dawson College for faculty. (DMM)

Describes the integrated skills reinforcement (ISR) approach to Language across the Curriculum used at La Guardia Community College (LCC) to teach basic skills within the context of the subject-content of various disciplines. Explains LCC's student-centered approach to faculty development, and the use of ISR as a basis for curricular,…

Describes the Nuffield project that served as a resource for science centers across England and as a vehicle for the European Collaborative for Science, Industry, and Technology Exhibitions. Discusses the network of contacts extending from the BBC and British Association to science centers worldwide following the inception of the project by the…

Funded with money that it saves the university, the ombudsman's office at the University of Kansas researches environmental problems and works with administration and staff to influence cost-effective reduction of the institution's environmental impacts. By offering incentives and requiring conservation projects to be revenue-neutral, it has…

Describes a 20-hour training program to prepare peer tutors to work in a writing lab. Analyzes conversations, actions, and reflections of nine peer tutors during the training period. Finds that making student discovery central to tutoring and to tutor training develops effective tutors. (SR)

This review of literature describes the status of school-university collaboration and analyzes it as a cross-cultural activity. Differences in school and university cultures are related to four themes: focus, tempo, rewards, and power. Approximately 100 references are listed, including 53 sources of school-university project descriptions. (IAH)

Carolinas Medical Center (North Carolina) initiated a behavioral training program for general practice dental residents to develop skills in handling patient anxiety/stress, obesity, and depression. The program includes monthly seminars, a clinical rotation in behavioral medicine with additional related seminars, and a month-long clinical rotation…