Schools and school districts across the United States are establishing and expanding foreign language programs. Although most programs are found at the secondary school level, an increasing number are being established in elementary schools. A survey by the Center for Applied Linguistics indicates that 31% of U.S. elementary schools are offering…

Discusses the theory, operation, and practical problems encountered in conducting a professional program which emphasizes close contact with industrial engineers in engineering education. Indicates that the partnership program provides one means for firms to participate in educational activities while serving their own interests. (CC)

Describes a project to counteract the development of negative stereotypes of the aged in young children. Included inservice activities for teachers in Montana. Results of teacher reports and student work indicate teachers can become enthusiastic about teaching on aging, and children can effectively learn about gerontology. (Author/JAC)

Describes a program designed to teach content area vocabulary that resulted in vocabulary growth and improved comprehension. (AEA)

Explains how education majors try to learn to recognize thought unit sentences (ThUS's) and to gauge their difficulty. Shows examples of simple writing and discusses the task of writing ThUS's to match style and level of author. Gives a rationale for doing a readability analysis in this way. (FL)

The author reviews a selection of mathematical problem books currently available. Methods of teaching mathematics courses based on problem solving are covered along with suggestions on how to conduct problem seminars. (MP)

In Anchorage, Alaska, classroom teachers are supported in their music teaching by resource teachers who provide in-service, regular demonstration lessons, and locally developed materials. This article describes the program's schedule, costs, and staffing, as well as the role of the music resource teacher. (SJL)

A combination of drills, quizzes, journal writing, and creative class activities was used in a summer program designed to develop the vocabulary of gifted students. (RL)

Advocates individualizing remedial writing courses at the college level and describes three programs that emphasize individual placement, focus on student writing rather than on workbook materials, and offer peer tutoring. (MKM)

Describes a curriculum development project developed in the United Kingdom to help students write histories based on local case studies. Topics discussed include reasons for writing local history, gathering historical evidence, primary source materials, procedures, and advantages of a local history project. (Author/DB)

Working through state councils and college centers for economic education throughout the country, the Joint Council on Economic Education provides interdisciplinary training programs for teachers in K-14 schools. The article describes some projects and materials that exemplify their work, including a master curriculum guide, annual awards, and…

The article presents the Student Interest Unit (SIU) 0-100 (an instructional strategy based on student interest) approach to motivating gifted and talented children. (PHR)

Describes a "One-to-One" service, operating out of the Discovery Center for Children, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in which paraprofessionals provide guidance on a individual basis to children with special needs. (CM)

Explores the small group teaching method and its effect upon students with mild behavioral problems. (RK)

Profiles some of the efforts of Appalachian educators to connect area children with their heritage while combating the trends toward school dropout and poverty. Teaching students the history behind their own dialect and customs helps them accept the customs and speech of others and helps them overcome stereotypes. (SLD)