The effectiveness of three fading and two nonfading procedures were compared in training kindergarten children on an oddity problem in which shape was the relevant dimension. (SBT)

Describes two new microscopes, the acoustic microscope and a scanning transmission microscope, both of which promise to yield fresh insights, based on revolutionary techniques into cellular biology. (BR)

Describes new apparatus and equipment including balances, spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, pH meters, calculators and temperature controllers. (GS)

Advocates increased use of language laboratory facilities. Suggestions for improving the acoustic and pedagogical quality of recorded materials are made. (PMP)

A SERIES OF BRIEF DISCUSSIONS ARE GIVEN OF LANGUAGE LABORATORIES WITH RESPECT TO--(1) HOW STUDENTS USE THE FACILITIES, (2) COMPONENTS, (3) GROUP USE AND INDIVIDUAL STUDY, (4) SCHEDULING IN A CURRICULUM, (5) LOCATION IN THE SCHOOL, (6) DESIGN OF THE FACILITIES, (7) RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, AND (8) FUTURE PROJECTION. (JT)

INDIANA'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION HAS PREPARED A MANUAL OF GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING LANGUAGE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN INDIANA SCHOOLS. THE MANUAL CONTAINS CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS COVERING GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROVISIONS, THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROGRAM PREPARATION ROOM AND THE LABORATORY CONSOLE ROOM, AND EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE,…

THE KNOWLEDGE ACCUMULATED FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF INSTALLING MANY LANGUAGE LABORATORIES UNDER THE TITLE III, NDEA PROGRAM FORMS THE BASIS FOR THE GUIDELINES PRESENTED IN THIS BULLETIN. THE DOCUMENT INCLUDES A SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS DESIRABLE PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF A LABORATORY, SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH COMPONENT OF THE LAB, SPECIFICATIONS…

GUIDELINES OF DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING LANGUAGE LABORATORIES WERE REPORTED. THIS LIST WAS ASSEMBLED FROM SUGGESTIONS MADE BY 30 PARTICIPANTS AT TWO PLANNING CONFERENCES HELD IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1960. THE GUIDELINES REFER TO ANY INSTALLATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING EQUIPMENT. THIS DOCUMENT IS PART…

A collection of seven laboratory facilities and processes dedicated to improving student understanding of the fundamental concepts associated with the structural mechanics of oceanic structures is described. Complete working drawings covering all mechanical and electrical aspects of these systems are presented so that the systems may be reproduced…

In cooperation with the United States Navy, this project was undertaken to examine the feasibility of computer assisted instruction in clinical malaria recognition, to train a small group of Naval personnel in techniques of creating and presenting such material, and to evaluate the course by giving it to a representative sample of Naval medical…

Flexibility, adaptability, and expandability are requirements for good laboratory design. This report contains suggestions for improving laboratory planning, construction, and utilization in certain key areas. Special attention is given to incorporating safety equipment and special nonreactive materials. (RA)