The study was designed to identify various problems encountered by 194 children who read braille and use conventional basal reading programs transcribed into that medium. The results showed educationally significant variability in chronological age, years in school, and grade level for blind children using basal reader materials designed for…

To identify an easy and effective method by which the classroom teacher can expand student art preferences, this study examined three suggested approaches: habituation; art criticism (Feldman-Mittler Methodology); and art production (studio activities). Combinations of these approaches were studied in interaction with students' grade level. (SJL)

An experienced student teacher supervisor offers some beneficial information for those in and entering the field of education, including the advice to let student teachers do as much as they are able to do and as much as the cooperating teacher is willing to give up. (KC)

Details a study which contrasts the preference of older students for a more traditional learning environment with that of younger students for an environment conducive to greater interaction. Advocates matching instructional styles with learning styles, especially with regard to these age differences. (DD)

Describes Happy Medium School, Seattle (Washington), a school in which diversity is respected and exploring diversity is an essential part of the curriculum. Teachers at this school regard school as a part of each student's extended family and consider things that happen at home to be a legitimate topic for classroom discussion. (SLD)

Teacher evaluation ratings were studied for gender bias using actual ratings of 80 teachers by four female and seven male principals in a school district. Results suggest that male principals do not discriminate against female teachers, although a pro female difference is found for factors of professionalism and instruction. (SLD)

Identifies and presents an example cultural diversity course, defining emotion management. Applies the theoretical concept of emotion management to teaching methods. Offers strategies and exercises. Believes that by applying an understanding of how emotional responses are socially mediated, instructors can facilitate their classes better and…

Investigates elementary school preservice teachers' attitudes and backgrounds in science with a Likert scale instrument. Reports that preservice teachers believe in the importance of science in elementary education and points out gender trends in confidence in teaching. (YDS)

Explains cultural differences and how they affect the meaning of curriculum for students. Discusses factors that affect the learning of mathematics and science for students living on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana and strategies for the development of a relevant curriculum through the integration of mathematics and science in a…

Identifies developmental literacy characteristics of 3 age groups: 18-36 months, 4-5 years, and 6-8 years. Provides lists of developmentally appropriate books in Spanish. These include bibliographies and summaries meant to assist the teacher in promoting cultural diversity among students. (DG)

Describes cooperative learning in three high school classrooms showing that the cooperative learning strategy may be a potent instrument in work-mate preference stability and change. The examples also demonstrate the value of this strategy for maximizing intergroup interaction for the promotion of learning experiences. (JD)

The paper provides an overview of issues concerned with individual student differences including disabilities. Such issues concern: philosophical dilemmas in individualization, needed changes in methods instruction, effective inservice training and individualization, and state and university partnerships. (DB)

Evaluated contributions of age, presentation modality, task demand, and content structure to prose recall variation among adults. Tested 60 young and 60 older adults for recall of ideas in 641-word prose passage. Found recall for total number of idea units was significantly lower for older participants and for auditory presentation across both age…

Discusses a strategy for understanding the USSR better by building a context using the binary categories "freedom/equality" rather than the traditional categories "good/bad." (MS)

Asserts that the sudden insights that characterize intuitive thinking are as important in effectuating learning as analytical thinking. Claims that intuitive thinking enables students to comprehend complex relationships better, to put things into better perspective, to generate new ideas, and to perceive more ways to integrate facts, concepts, and…