Learning modules emphasizing the anthropological aspects of human and race relations to supplement social studies textbooks used in grades 7-12 were developed. The final report describes pre-project activities, module development, and project evaluation and accomplishments. Pre-project activities included media publicity, reviewing social studies…

This curriculum guide is designed for use by instructors whose responsibility it is to prepare persons to provide basic direct care for residents living in adult care homes. Addressed in the individual units of part I (which contains information to be covered in the first 40 hours of training) are the following topics: working in an adult care…

Government publications, monographs, and newspaper and journal articles dealing with education in Pakistan are cited in this annotated bibliography. All items included were published between January and March 1982. Entries are listed alphabetically under the following subject headings: administration, organization, and financing of education;…

These guidelines and quality indicators are designed to help providers of vocational programs and services in California to identify policies, procedures, and practices that are exemplary or that might be improved. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: planning; fiscal resources; facilities, equipment, and…

This guide presents a description of a typical citizens' learning network in a small-sized city in Japan, guidelines for establishing and administering a similar network, and a copy of the regulations of the citizens' learning network in Munakata, Japan. Addressed in the first part of the volume are the following topics: the nature and scope of a…

This volume outlines the requirements and content of a second-year course in allied health occupations education that is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the work done by physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. Addressed in the individual units of the course are the following topics: the health team for…

This volume outlines the requirements and content of a second-year course in allied health occupations education that is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of specific areas of nursing, concentrating on the fields of geriatrics and psychiatry. Addressed in the individual units of the course are the following topics:…

This guide proposes a model for a comprehensive curriculum for secondary business education with a number of program options. A list of the complete course offerings indicates the courses required or recommended for all students choosing business as an area of study. A listing of prerequisite courses follows. The purpose and student populations…

This book contains 23 papers given at a 1987 Edmonton (Canada) conference. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Current Trends and Future Challenges in the Education of Students with Severe Handicaps" (Dick Sobsey); "How Often Do You Need to Collect Student Performance Data? A Study of the Effects of Frequency of Probe Data Collection…

The changing role of mathematics in society may require a different mathematics curriculum in the schools. Curriculum builders work constructing pieces of the new mathematics curriculum. To last, this new curriculum must be based on a foundation of experience and research. This book provides access to that foundation for secondary schools and…

This module on human relations is one of a series of modules designed to help teach students to become more self-sufficient in their personal and professional lives. This module provides teacher and student materials that are planned to help students understand the importance of human relations and improve human relations skills. Three units cover…

This guide was developed to be used by consumer home economics teachers as a resource in planning and teaching a year-long course in parenting and child development for high school students in North Caroina. The guide is organized in units of instruction for a first semester course and a second semester course. Each unit contains a content…

The San Diego High School Science Teacher Development Program was designed to address the lack of skills in communication and analytical reasoning and the need for increased scientific literacy at seven urban high schools in San Diego whose student populations from minority ethnic backgrounds exceed 50%. Among project objectives were: to improve…

This instructor's guide outlines a model program designed to provide middle school students with an opportunity to participate in exploratory activities regarding the world of work and to understand the relationships between education and work. Described in the first part of the manual are the following futures week activities: a job interviewing…

This guide is intended for use with students enrolled in cooperative occupational home economics programs. The following topics are covered in the individual modules: the basic principles of cooperative home economics; preparation for the world of work (choosing, finding, applying for, and exploring a job); safety, security, and sanitation (on and…