The increased number of adult college students in Sweden has meant less participation in student life, more group and project work, less traditional instructional methods, fewer textbooks in foreign languages creating a more provincial educational setting, nontraditional scheduling, and political debate over educational quality and the intended…

Students in elementary art programs, designed using Utah's new official art guide "Art Is Elementary," demonstrated significant gains in cognitive achievement compared with students in regular art classes. The new art guide changed the focus of art teaching from a projects approach to an emphasis upon valid art concepts. (RM)

Strategies for fostering educational use of technology include (1) creating an environment supporting exploration of information technologies, (2) providing teacher incentives, and (3) developing teacher learning opportunities. (MD)

This paper examines the effect of collective bargaining on several factors known to be determinants of student achievement in the public schools, particularly its effect on the teacher's allocation of time among various activities. (Author/SSH)

To explore the structure of academic work in classrooms, a case analysis was conducted of the academic tasks accomplished in three English classes taught by the same teacher. The authors conclude that the study contributes to the development of a language with which to describe curriculum dimensions of the teaching process. (MJL)

Surveyed part-time faculty and full-time, nontenure track faculty (N=119) at Montana State University and found a pool of experienced individuals generally dissatisfied with their work situation, particularly appropriateness of compensation and policies. Gender differences were noted in dependence upon the income from part-time teaching,…

The effects of systems-based mathematics instruction on students' mathematics achievement were studied over a two-year period. Students taught by that method for the full two years outscored those receiving one year of systems-based instruction, those previously taught by that method, and those taught exclusively by conventional methods.…

Total time usage is one of the more fundamental variables determining instructional effectiveness. (MM)

Work diaries and program overviews were used in this study to describe teaching performances. (MM)

In eight years, the Professional Skills Roster has filled 46 percent of the jobs it has listed. The applicants are a highly educated group of men and women with varied skills. The Roster has also helped to smooth the transition from the home to the labor force for many women applicants. (KRP)

The restrictive, stifling, hostile environment within corrective institutions precludes effective inmate education programs. Real inmate education can best be achieved through study-release programs. The community college is ideally suited to this purpose because of its responsiveness and accessibility. (Author/JDS)

Over a 12-month period in 1974-75 the Computer Assisted Instruction System (CAI) was used as an adjunct to teaching preclinical medical students at the University of California, San Diego, the fundamental skills of clinical history-taking, the framework of the physical examination, and some specific clinical problem-solving methods. (LBH)

Perhaps the most time consuming task facing today's busy special educator is keeping up with all the paperwork associated with national, state and local regulations. IEP Pro v.1-a PC and Macintosh compatible CD-ROM program-creates IEP's, then tracks and manages many of the administrative and paperwork tasks associated with running a special…

This book is about strategies learners can use to make their language learning and practice more successful and enjoyable. It is also about how teachers can help their learners develop those strategies. By making strategies part of their courses, teachers can help prepare their learners for their future study. This practical guide gives examples…

This book offers practical and effective strategies for stress management for both early childhood staff and the children in their care. Here, the author uncovers valuable insights into the causes of stress and outlines a range of activities to counteract it. Early childhood practitioners know that theirs is both a stressful and rewarding…