Several trends which offer greater viability for basic business education include improved content, increased enrollments, improved sequential curriculum, a systems approach, improved textbooks, promotion of consumer education, newer approaches, more flexibility in learning structure, improved teacher preparation, and strengthened ties with the…

A more detailed description of these programs appears in Foreign Language Annals" v3 n4, p592-595, May 1970. (DS)

A detailed description of Project Insite, designed to provide an accelerated, enriched, and innovative teacher education Program. Appendixes give program outlines and materials used. (MBM)

A study was designed to evaluate the instructional effectiveness of the "Lowell Thomas Remembers" tapes, which are excerpts from Movietone News films chronicling major news events from 1919-1975. The study determined that use of the tapes would not significantly increase achievement over more traditional methods, at least for…

Describes a study conducted to develop and evaluate a series of individualized modules for selected fundamental skills used in clothing construction. Results indicated that individualized instruction may be a more effective mode of instruction than lecture-demonstration, and that the instructional modules are effective instructional tools.…

To influence children in deciding not to smoke, a program, Wisconsin Athletes Against Cancer, was designed and implemented in grades four through eight. Athletes served as role models and delivered anti-smoking messages. Athlete preparation, the presentation format, and feedback and evaluation methods are discussed. (JN)

Students can succeed in remedial programs if such programs are well-planned and systematic, say these writers, who offer some guidelines. (Author/JM)

Twenty-four undergraduate volunteers participated in a sexual enhancement workshop, designed to explore the emotional aspects of sex through the use of small group discussion and sexually explicit films. Results indicated that participants experienced significant change toward acceptance of masturbation and a lessening of sex-related anxiety. (SJL)

The article describes the ways in which formative evaluation was used in the development of a hospital's critical care nursing education program during the teaching/learning process, and in improving instruction in the program. Suggestions are made to guide others wishing to utilize formative evaluation effectively. (Author/AJ)

Takes a critical look at the Science Teacher Education Project. (Editor/RK)

The study reported here was concerned with the relative effectiveness of the Ohio Rapid Adjustment Farms in southeastern Ohio as a means or device for transferring technology and management practices to other farmers in the community. The variables related to this transfer were identified. (WL)

Examines the reasons for the introduction of interdisciplinary courses in secondary school curriculum. Discusses the method necessary for effective utilization of such curriculum development and how it affects student learning. (RK)

Presents the methodology and findings of an experimental project to determine the viability of computer assisted as opposed to more traditional methods of instruction for teaching one phase of automotive troubleshooting. (Editor)

Suggestions for tutoring students with reading problems include repeated reading with a model, oral reading with monitoring and feedback, error monitoring, and reading practice of difficult words. Evaluation methods include evaluating oral reading accuracy and oral reading fluency, and flashcard assessment. Suggestions are also offered for…

Addresses the coherence of the principles of action learning, the consequences of employing certain variants in school management courses, the implications for action learning of research into effective training, and the need for thorough evaluation. (Author)