Presents the comments of a panel of independent school publications advisers regarding the journalism programs and newspaper publication practices at their schools. (GT)

A residential fieldwork program is described, which is part of a biology course in a one-year teacher-training program. For those students with little expertise in field biology, a course is provided in addition to a school-based tutor. For those with the necessary background, an opportunity is provided to plan and teach a residential course. (BB)

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)

The author identifies eight approaches to values education and outlines his findings in relation to the desirability of each for the history teacher. Teaching examples are provided. (Author)

The very first day of school! It can be a happy "homecoming" when kindergartners already know their teacher. (Editor)

Intended for parents and teachers working with hearing impaired children, the article explains the use of an adaptive dialogue consisting of words and phrases which not only help the children to communicate their needs, but also give them some control of the events surrounding them. (Author/IM)

Empire State College, a non-traditional unit of the State University of New York, conducted a series of seminars related to the Watergate Affair, at which 23 students took part in this intensive exploration of a Watergate. It provided tremendous opportunity for insight into the concept of seminars within a college. (Author)

Poorly organized and dominated by amateurs, hucksters, and marketeers, the net requires efficient navigating devices. Students at Bellingham (Washington) Public Schools tackle information overload by contributing to virtual museums on school Web sites, using annotated Web curriculum lists, and conducting research in cooperative teams stressing…

Outlines a team-grading program for freshman composition in which instructors collaborate to evaluate student writing holistically. Argues that while students may be the major beneficiaries of team grading, the writing program benefits by addressing problems of grade inflation and grade inconsistency, building departmental morale, and contributing…

Describes the program, Learning by Design, that has been developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a means of promoting support for good design. Discusses the evolution of this program as well as its purpose, organization, curriculum, instructional process, means of evaluation, and base of support. Lists sources for materials. (KO)

Describes a new special education teacher's first year of teaching with 26 children, grades K-3, interweaving life skills with literacy skills. (SR)

Reviews five books that represent important reading for Chapter 1 teachers, compensatory education teacher, administrators of such programs, and classroom teachers who instruct at-risk youth or diverse student populations. (RS)

Described is the background and methodology of this study including the sample and the instrument development. Copies of the instruments are included. The success of the program as measured by these instruments is reported. (CW)

Explains that the writing center is a computerized tutoring room where high school students can get individualized help with their writing. Describes some of the activities and problems of one such center. Suggests that the center can help students learn to be good writers and become more familiar with computer technology. (SG)

Describes a suburban Chicago school district which conducts some of its high school classes by means of interactive television. Explains that television cameras and microphones are used to transmit lectures and discussions, and students can turn in assignments by fax machine. Describes some of the problems encountered. (SG)