The activities described in this guide have been collected in an effort to suggest an underlying philosophy for a language arts curriculum in nursery schools and to outline and suggest a variety of methods by which this philosophy can be put to use. Materials commonly found in the classroom, outside, and in the home, and well-known songs and games…

The module is the fifth of a series of seven discrete modules designed to assist elementary school teachers in the development of a career education program or to enrich an already established program. Module 5 may be used separately or in conjunction with the other modules. In module 5, infusion of career development concepts is explained, and…

The methods for teaching language arts presented in this book are based on the premises that creative problem solving is the key motivation to the mastery of language and that when teachers and children work at mastering communication skills through solving problems creatively, they use basic mental skills--attentiveness, fact recall--or skills of…

The express focus of this book is primarily on black American language. However, it is asserted, a comprehensive interpretation of this language requires an understanding of its social and cultural context. This book reviews the various ways in which the black experience in the United States has been treated in social science. It points out a…

This report presents data collected about the impact of the Research Utilizing Problem Solving (RUPS) instructional system on the classrooms of teachers trained in two RUPS workshops, which were part of the Improving Teaching Competencies Program at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. The report is divided into four chapters, the first…

Simulation is the duplication of the essential characteristics of a task or situation. It represents three elements of the teaching-learning process: (1) stimulus situation; (2) response; and (3) feedback. The uses of simulation may fall into one of three general categories: research--the generation of information about an operational or proposed…

This paper is a preliminary report on some aspects of a field study on modernization conducted in the Cook Islands during 1974-75. Polynesians enjoy a widespread reputation for generosity and communal cooperation. Ethnographic and structured techniques were combined to explore changes in these personality dimensions under the impact of…

The paper is addressed to teaching staffs and administrative offices of local school districts and emphasizes the leadership initiatives which should be exercised by local school district personnel to implement career education. The paper is organized into three major sections: (1) a description of a conceptual framework for studying and analyzing…

This paper presents the concepts of a computer-directed system to improve human performance in structured learning situations. Attention is focused on finite-state systems in order to provide a systematic method for constructing training systems and to assist in analysis of problem solving and curriculum planning. The finite-state approach allows…

This symposium compares the third grade outcome profiles of Follow Through curricular models classified on the basis of their theoretical underpinnings as (1) behaviorally programed, (2) cognitive-discovery, or (3) open classroom. Outcome profiles are presented for academic tests, conceptual problem-solving, and selected affective measures, and…

This report focuses on the development and implementation of a 1-day classroom observation schedule designed to evaluate the Responsive Education Program, a compensatory program of formal education for children, ages 3-9, and their families. The program is an effort to create Head Start and Follow Through programs for children who are ethnically…

The Peterborough County Board of Education Mathematics Project is a system-wide curriculum project aimed primarily at basic skills and problem solving in grades K-10. The philosophy of the developers includes a broad conception of curriculum. Their goals include the articulation of educational goals, the establishment of relationships among goals,…

Specific criteria for the rating of each questionnaire item are explained in detail. The teacher is asked, after reading the questions carefully, to assign each first grade student a rating for every question. This rating should be based on a personal knowledge of the student. The booklet is divided into three sections w1th section 1 focusing on…

In an attempt to make basic social science education more responsive to the needs of students in a rapidly changing society, the authors developed and conducted an experimental course entitled "Economics and Politics in a Changing Society" (EPICS). The goals of this course include improvement in thinking ability and creativeness, progress in…

The purpose of this report was to evaluate the more common small group methods in terms of their effectiveness in teaching adults. A rationale for small group instruction was presented, followed by descriptions of the principal methods, and an assessment based on existing research findings. It was concluded that small group methods can be…