"Autonomous Learner Model Resource Book" includes activities and strategies to support the development of autonomous learners. More than 40 activities are included, all geared to the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development of students. Teachers may use these activities and strategies with the entire class, small groups, or…

This research focuses on the results of the Flathead Watershed Delphi survey, a consensus-building methodology used to establish foundational knowledge, skills and dispositions for the Flathead Watershed Educators Guide, a place-based watershed curriculum for middle school grades based on the Flathead Watershed Sourcebook. Survey participants (n =…

The democratic aim of American education is to provide "all" students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become informed, effective, and responsible citizens. Like civic education itself, literacy education can be embraced by all teachers across all disciplines. There are strategies that all teachers can use to help address…

The democratic aim of American education is to provide "all" students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become informed, effective, and responsible citizens. Like civic education itself, literacy education can be embraced by all teachers across all disciplines. There are strategies that all teachers can use to help address…

This handbook was prepared to aid teachers and teacher educators spread the messages "think metric" and "live metric." It includes a project description of a metric evaluation program and discussions of (1) an inservice training component; (2) a course outline for training programs; (3) the arguments for and against use of the metric system; (4)…

The three equally valid usages of democracy in the modern world are not true democracies but simply different types of democratic government, making the teaching of democracy a difficult task. (Author/JB)

Provided are a resource compilation and background information for teaching earth science and ecology in the secondary schools on the island of Guam. Beginning with the genesis and development of the island, the geology and physical environment are discussed. Following are discussions of (1) the various plant communities, (2) the terrestraial…

The teaching techniques presented in this booklet are designed to provide students with concepts which relate to the energy crisis and energy conservation. The techniques are not presented in the form of completed lesson plans, but rather are intended to act as starting points for further development by the teacher. General activities for students…

This module, one in a series relating to consumer education, is intended as a teaching guide. Topics covered by the guide are: What Should Consumers Know and Do in Order to Get Their Money's Worth?; What Should Consumers Know and Do about Advertising?; What Should Consumers Know and Do about Product Warranties?; What Should Consumers Know and Do…

This science guide is developed to assist North Dakota school and administrative personnel in developing coordinated programs in elementary science suitable to their own needs and resources. The guide offers sample objectives to be used in developing a list of behavioral objectives; outlines for developing a scope for the program; offers…

For availability, see EC 104 061. Described are 26 curriculum/training guides relevant to instructional programs for the severely and profoundly handicapped. (CL)

A HANDBOOK TO GUIDE AND DIRECT EDUCATORS IN NEW YORK STATE IN UNDERSTANDING, SELECTING, UTILIZING, AND EVALUATING TEACHING MACHINES AND PROGRAMED LEARNING MATERIALS IS PRESENTED. THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE INCLUDED--(1) ADMINISTRATION, GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION IN ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVE, MEANINGFUL USE OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION, (2)…

THIS GUIDE WAS DEVELOPED FOR USE WITH THE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE STUDY UNIT ON "BONES.""BONES" HAS BEEN TAUGHT IN THE FOURTH GRADE AND REQUIRES FROM 10 TO 25 LESSONS, DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES USED. THE GUIDE DOES NOT PROVIDE DETAILED INSTRUCTION FOR CONDUCTING CLASSES, BUT RATHER SOME POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES, AND LEAVES…

As one booklet in a series on rodent control, this training guide has been developed to assist administrators, rodent-control operators, and others responsible for rodent-control operations in the training of employees in this field. Topics covered include rodents and human welfare, description and habits of domestic rats and mice, rodent-borne…

This guide is one in a series of four instructional aids designed to implement the first phase of the industriology concept. The teaching plan utilizes the instructional aids as prepared and listed for this phase of the program, and provides activity plans designed to aid the teacher in preparing for and conducting some of the activities of the…