A toy-play intervention program is described that was initially used in a research setting with 24 young Dutch children, using outcome measures and a 1-year follow-up assessment. The original intervention was successful. However, improvements were not maintained unless children continued to receive play support. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

The history of Education in most developing Countries shows that higher education has grown tremendously. In 1960's a Country such as Kenya had only one University but today, she boasts of seven public Universities and very many private ones. With expansion, student's numbers have increased. As a result of the needs and demands of a growing…

This digest discusses Language Across the Curriculum (LAC), an approach to teaching language that works with faculty in other content areas to identify the specific vocabulary and genres that students need in order to function effectively in another language in their respective disciplines. LAC also draws from the content-based approach to…

By looking at statements that authors make in their books, article considered what is meant by an inconsistency and how vague and incompatible assertions can be misleading as well as trap an author into canceling out his own recommendations. (Author/RK)

The Freirean approach to adult literacy education bases the content of language lessons on learners' cultures and personal experiences. This approach has been used in the developing world in successful native and second language literacy projects sponsored by governments and voluntary organizations in both urban and rural settings. The two most…

This directory was developed from responses of 73 colleges and universities to a survey conducted by the Association for Specialists in Group Work to ascertain the amount and kinds of instruction offered in group counseling. Items chosen for use in the directory include: the level at which the program is taught and the number of courses at each…

The author describes how a New Brunswick board set up an early French immersion program. (Editor)

The manual examines eight topics regarding the education of deaf blind students in Georgia (sample subtopics in parentheses): definitions; eligibility criteria; due process (placement, exit criteria); program organization (philosophy, delivery models); instructional programs (related services); program evaluation (family services, rehabilitation,…

Described in this paper is a project utilizing the linkage concept in the implementation of a diffused team planning process in six elementary schools undergoing desegregation. Strategies employed in designing the project are reviewed. These reviews include a retrospective analysis of the first two years of the project, a review of the minutes of…

The basic thesis of this book is that reading is not a passive process by which people soak up words and information from pages, but an active process by which they predict, sample, and confirm or correct hypotheses about written text. Part One of the book examines the reading process and reading instruction, and it contains chapters that deal…

Describes and evaluates a self-paced mastery system of instruction for first-year geography undergraduates at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. The program helps overcome problems resulting from students' different educational backgrounds. For journal availability, see SO 505 963. (Author/AV)

Describes the role of the undergraduate course assistant as an integral part of the design strategy for an introductory educational psychology course at Purdue University. (Author)

Describes design and implementation of a performance-based teacher education program at a postsecondary private technical school. Two programs, an initial one and an inservice one, are offered in teaching methodology. (CH)

Describes a management skills seminar for head nurses and supervisors which utilizes an inductive method of problem analysis, maximizes transference of learning, participation, and reinforcement, and is based on principles of adult education. (TA)