A report from the Educational Resources Information Center at the Center for Applied Linguistics; describes the bi-dialectal approach to second dialect acquisition; ERIC abstracts are included for documents pertinent to this topic. (SW)

Study among 88 recruiters indicates that writing deficiencies are greatest problem among new recruits in business field. Emphasizes need to stress effective writing at all school levels. Table gives breakdown of recruiter response in nine other problem areas. (CJ)

Part of a series of articles entitled "Environment and the Child.

Centurion manufactures 10 "microcomputers" (cannot be programed in Basic) which function solely as education drill-practice devices. Two of these devices are reviewed: Versator (for mathematics) and Skillmaster (for generalized drill in any subject area). Instructional materials available for use with the devices are also reviewed. (JN)

Three reproducible calendars for June, July, and August, accompanied by a list of activities that reinforce skills students have developed in school are presented. There are separate activities for primary and intermediate level students as well as suggestions for expanding activities . (JM)

Presents a system for differentiating skills and teaching objectives in a way that makes the underlying common components of the language arts more readily identifiable. (FL)

Describes a project in which children learn about the language of film and how to use language or action to express themselves. Outlines the steps of a class filmmaking project, including brainstorming, plotting, writing, making film props, and filming the movie. (HTH)

Shows how children's use of explicit oral language is related to success in learning to read and writing. Outlines a technique to teach the use of explicit language through dramatic play. (HTH)

Describes a first grade teacher's typical day. Uses it to illustrate methods for integrating the teaching of the language arts. (FL)

Presents a method and rationale for enhancing verbal learning in a typical reading-language arts lesson through personal and group generated images and associations. (FL)

Language arts (oral and written communication), physical education (communication with motor skills), and mathematics (communication with words and symbols), are seen to present the most natural environment for instruction on spatial relations. Activities are suggested which can combine these areas and provide pupils with an enjoyable learning…

A study was done to clarify the effects of guided sociodramatic or group pretend play on the mathematical behaviors and adult-observed playfulness traits of five year olds. The effects of sex differences on mathematical behaviors and playfulness were also examined. (JN)

Reports that reading instruction in Taiwan resembles the approach taken in North America and involves basal readers and integrated language arts activities. (FL)