The primary source document from the Kiangsi Soviet period of Chinese communist history discusses general principles for the educational method of Soviet education in China during the early 1930's, with special emphasis on the specific teaching methods used for each of the courses at a Lenin primary school. (RM)

Presents a rationale for teaching creative dramatics, including objectives, techniques, and activities. (RB)

The author discusses essential elements of a preservice social studies methods course for elementary teachers. The knowledge and skill objectives to be achieved by students in methods courses and used as a guide by the instructor are outlined. A discussion follows. A social studies methods course should help students develop a personal working…

Describes the objectives and teaching approach to be used in a college or inservice course in psycholinguistics and reading. (DD)

This mathematics curriculum guide is one of a series developed by the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES), which serves hearing-impaired students in grades 1-8, to provide a clear representation of the school's programs in various subject areas. Essential classroom practices in the areas of planning, instruction, and evaluation are…

The purpose of this study is the development of specific suggestions and methodologies for the efficient as well as successful development of creative dramatics activities in the elementary school curriculum. The design for this study was drawn from curriculum objectives and goals identified in "Teaching Agreements for Primary and Intermediate…

A primary objective of the utilization of historical research in teaching American History is to develop the students' ability to locate needed information when he wants it and in relation to the issue that has motivated the search. (Author)

Describes the use of learning packages in teaching industrial education at the grade levels K-12. (GB)

Although basic guidelines for speech curricula have been articulated in a variety of elementary and secondary texts and conferences, reform of these curricula is overdue. Among many deficiencies, the following eight are evident but may be remedied: (1) the lack of articulation and coordination at the various levels; (2) the absence of meaningful…

Discusses the importance of using good instructional design principles when using new technologies for education. Highlights include identifying instructional objectives; understanding the target audience, and augmenting a presentation with technology instead of letting technology dominate it; organizing the content; and preparing for…

Developed by a Pennsylvania school district for grades one through six, this guide is one of two documents outlining an English program and emphasizes punctuation, parts of speech, and grammar. For each grade level and topic the guide lists the program objectives, instructional objectives, competencies, teaching activities, and required learning…

Several features distinguish this textbook which was designed for an elementary language arts program: each chapter is introduced with a set of objectives and performance responses; chapters provide numerous examples of both exploratory and systematic instruction; the special role of literature as a tool as well as a content subject is recognized;…