An attempt is made to demonstrate that major theories of children's outdoor play reveal the social class biases of their originators. Most modern play theory is enclosed in the individualism of Western philosophy; its emphasis on the voluntary, the solitary, and the creative are seen as indications of its cultural relevance to people of higher…

This guidebook contains suggestions for librarians interested in developing programs which will stimulate children's reading interests and improve their skills. Chapters describe program planning, recordkeeping, storytelling, and children's games. A bibliography cites 18 sources on possible program activities, and a graded list of humorous books…

This booklet describes 18 children's activities which have been used successfully by children's librarians in southeastern Massachusetts. Ideas are presented for crafts workshops, contests, games and other activities, such as quilting, T-shirt printing, training for babysitters, pen pals, and photography. Performers and resource people listed…

This resource bibliography lists and briefly annotates non-sexist books, records, films, tapes, games, kits, and miscellany that present, in a fair manner, information by or about women in areas where, until recently, little had been published, and/or because they depict males and females as equals in non-traditional roles. Citations are arranged…

Published by the Illinois Office of Education, this document lists resource materials and information regarding nutrition education to be used by educators in planning and implementing nutrition programs. These include audiovisual aids (movies, filmstrips, and videotapes), published text materials on health/nutrition, curriculum guides, teacher…

This paper is designed to provide the educator with an overview of instructional applications of the computer, along with important issues related to each application. Applications discussed include computer managed instruction, drill and practice, simulation, computer assisted testing, instructional games, tutorials, problem solving, and…

TWO BASIC NEEDS OF THE DECISIONMAKER ARE IDENTIFIED--THE NEED TO FUNCTION UNDER CONDITIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CERTAINTY AND THE NEED TO BE VIGILANT AFTER THE INITIAL DECISION HAS BEEN MADE. PSYCHOLOGICAL CERTAINTY IS DETERMINED BY THE PERSON'S ASSESSMENT OF HIS ENVIRONMENT OR LIFE SPACE AND THE RESOURCES HE HAS AT HIS COMMAND, BOTH OF WHICH ARE…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO ASSESS STUDENT ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT VOCATIONS AFTER PARTICIPATION IN A CAREER SIMULATION GAME AND TO DETERMINE ATTITUDINAL CHANGE TOWARD VOCATIONAL CONCEPTS. DATA WAS COLLECTED THROUGH A PRE-TEST AND A POST-TEST. A SAMPLE OF SIXTH- AND EIGHT-GRADE STUDENTS WAS DRAWN FOR THE TREATMENT AND THE CONTROL…

Model programs are briefly described which use outdoor education to carry out individualized education programs for handicapped students. Sample objectives for individuals and their corresponding activities are listed for such areas as outdoor cookery, wilderness camping, and participation in local outdoor recreational facilities or areas.…

These issues contain articles for teachers of English as a second language on creative drama, teaching pronouns, standardized tests, vocabulary instruction, and a variety of games and classroom techniques. (JB)

The document describes the ALPS (Advanced Learning Packages) program for teaching gifted students. Introductory materials provide information on teacher requirements, school requirements, ALPS teacher orientation responsibilities, orientation week, field trip procedures, gifted money available, ALPS costs, ALPS evaluations, the Structure of…

Although games are not usually thought of as aids to planning, a special type of game can be helpful when problems are complex, factors determining resolution are imperfectly understood, and numerous views coexist. Objectives of the education system planning game are to illuminate major issues of educational planning, to increase the participants'…

Not only must a teacher in a correctional setting be aware that typical inmates have been economically deprived, share social and moral values with the lower class, and are educationally deficient, he must also be aware of his many roles. As a friend, he should counsel, listen, accept the student as a person, and help him solve his problems. As a…

This handbook is divided into three sections. In part one the basics of soccer and the skills needed to play the game are described. Part two outlines the rules of the game, tactics, and positions on the team. Part three gives exercises used to develop basic skills and suggests how a personal training program can be set up and followed. (JD)

This pamphlet suggests methods of teaching beginning reading using word cards, stories written by a parent, and phonics games. Activities using word cards include writing the name of a person or object on the card and helping the child associate that card directly with the person or object. Stories written by parents usually feature the children…