The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible changes that could occur in knowledge and interest when a lecture-demonstration approach is reinforced with an outdoor experience. (Author)

The Montessori language program is described as potentially helpful to the learning disabled child because of its emphasis on developing a concrete understanding of concepts prior to the teaching of abstract solutions. (GW)

Condensed from "School and Society, Volume 96 (December 7-12, 1968), 456-57.

This paper discusses ten evaluation strategies selected on the basis of their general acceptance and their relatively unique approach to the field: (1) State, "Countenance of Evaluation"; (2) Stufflebeam, "Decision Centered Evaluation (CIPP)"; (3) Provus, "Discrepancy Evaluation"; (4) Scriven, "Goal Free…

The booklet discusses research on characteristics and remediation approaches for children with learning disabilities (LD). Initial sections consider definitions, prevalence and causes of LD, while a fourth chapter reviews such LD characteristics as attention disorders, visual-perceptual difficulties, and memory disorders. Also considered are…

The paper examines educational issues of older learning disabled (LD) students in Canada in light of responses by 165 principals. Among findings were that 71% of the secondary and 87% of the elementary schools had LD programs; that 70% of the secondary and 55% of the elementary schools did not have inservice programs to acquaint teachers with LD…

THIS PROJECT WAS AN ASSESSMENT OF 74 INSTITUTES OFFERED IN 1965-66, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE NDEA, FOR 3,149 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SPECIALISTS. THE PROJECT'S MAJOR CONCERNS WERE (1) HOW DOES ATTENDANCE AT AN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SPECIALIST INSTITUTE CHANGE PARTICIPANTS, (2) IN WHAT WAYS DO THESE INSTITUTES INFLUENCE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE…

A SERIES OF ARTICLES FEATURES THE EDUCATION OF THE CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED IN URBAN AREAS. SUBJECTS RANGE FROM CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL ISSUES INVOLVED (IDENTIFICATION OF THE DISADVANTAGED, DE FACTO SEGREGATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INVOLVEMENT OF THE FAMILY), TO SPECIFIC PROBLEMS FACING THE INNER-CITY TEACHER AND A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF A…

THREE DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO INSERVICE EDUCATION WERE DESCRIBED THAT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL TRAINING IN GROUP SESSIONS. EACH APPROACH INCLUDED A CAREFULLY PLANNED SEQUENCE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO BE PRESENTED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT OF THE PERSON'S WORK. SUMMER COURSES AND SUMMER WORKSHOPS WERE NOT INCLUDED…

Research on individualized instruction for the gifted is reviewed, and several instructional models or techniques which may have potential for allowing teachers to individualize instruction for the gifted or all students are considered. Support is offered for the accelerated class model. Among the educational methods reviewed are internships,…

The papers include discussions on: (1) training techniques for safety administrators; (2) materials and services from the National Safety Council; (3) fire safety measures; (4) high-rise buildings; (5) the role of the industrial hygienist in environmental health and safety; (6) chemical waste disposal facilities; (7) a chemistry department safety…

In looking forward to a system of permanent education, there is a need for a definition of objectives which would determine the structures, content, and methods of education. The formal educational system would have four functions: occupational training; providing basic education; teaching how to take advantage of out-of-school possibilities; and…

The relationship between phonics and linguistics is considered. Certain observations concerning each are offered by the author. Phonics generalizations from reading experts and from linguists are presented. It is noted that the linguists offer critical observations of phonics instruction mainly because so much confusion is present in the…

The chapters by various specialists presenting information on the aurally handicapped child and his clinical and educational management are divided into three sections. The brief introductory section presents an overview of the work to follow, defines the hard of hearing child, describes his prevalence, and traces the locus of educational programs…