In an effort to make large-group instruction more effective, a modification of the Keller Plan (Personalized System of Instruction) has been introduced in two introductory, interdisciplinary, social science courses at Cuyahoga Community College (Cleveland, Ohio). (NHM)

The background, characteristics, and rationale for problem solving using "real" rather than academic problems are discussed. Criteria for choosing "real" problems, theories basic to problem solving, and the implementation of problem solving in the classroom are also covered. (JH)

Integrated approaches to the teaching of reading and writing being used in classrooms in Australia and New Zealand are described in this booklet. The first part of the booklet presents theoretical background on how children learn to talk and the reading and writing processes. The second and third parts of the booklet describe ways of putting…

An approach to the combination of typewriting instruction and English as a second language (ESL) instruction is described. A typewriting class can serve as a complement to ESL instruction while providing a useful skill. Incidental learning of both elements of language and the material being typed occurs while typing. An integrated program…

Describes how a cemetery can provide a multidisciplinary learning experience for students and can lead to the discovery of many concepts in human ecology. (JR)

A freshman composition course taught to a group of science majors at Case Institute of Technology was based on the premise that learning to write involves a stylistic response to style. This book presents, through the eyes of the course's teacher, a novelistic account of teaching and learning. Thirty assignments that were given to the students are…

Many of the problems that confront students in creative writing courses are similar to those experienced by students of other types of composition. This discussion delineates three problems that seem to be at the core of the difficulties for both groups of students: preconceived notions of what an essay, poem, or short story should be; inability…

Through the use of novels, the author presents teaching techniques and suggestions for incorporating cultural awareness with historical background in an Asian studies survey course at the college level. (JR)

A survey of grocery shopping patterns increases elementary students involvement in economic geography. (DE)

A syllabus is proposed for a course in statistics at the secondary level. Brief comments are given on each topic, indicating how they may be presented to students. The overall approach to teaching statistics from an interdisciplinary point of view is discussed. (Author/SD)

Designed to provide an exchange of ideas about children's reading comprehension, this book has gathered insights and perspectives from both educators and psychologists concerning the comprehension process. The first section of the book consists of three chapters devoted to literature reviews, each dealing with an aspect of comprehension. Specific…

The essays in this collection are designed to acquaint preservice and beginning teachers with rationales and models for the integration of career education and language arts instruction into their classrooms. The two essays in Part One address the issues of the responsibilities of English professionals, while the five in Part Two offer…

This guide provides a rationale and suggests activities for teachers in all subject matter areas to use in helping their students to write. Some of the activities described are interdisciplinary in nature and lend themselves to team teaching arrangements; other activities are suggested that support the integration of writing into given content…