West Chester State College's pilot project to improve writing builds on writing skills established in the freshman English courses and extends these skills through writing practice and instruction in the humanities and other disciplines. Obstacles encountered in developing the program, program design, instructional techniques, and spinoff projects…

Describes a training program for teaching assistants designed by the Department of Germanic Languages of the University of Texas (Austin) and consisting of four interrelated phases: orientation, theoretical training, practicum and evaluation. The term "Teaching Assistants" refers to graduate students who have not earned the M.A. or lack…

The programs provided for mathematically gifted students are divided into two categories, labeled enrichment and acceleration. These two types of programs are discussed and the basic forms of instructional patterns are presented, along with the pros and cons associated with each. (MP)

This study explores some of the links between the physical education system and its socioeconomic environment. Suggestions are made for designing programs that attempt to accommodate needs at all levels of the system. (CJ)

Describes the five language programs at a Toronto high school. (RL)

The article describes how to do an initial evaluation, establish rapport, set realistic goals, and establish an orientation training program with low-functioning deaf blind children. (PHR)

A project was conducted to develop an instructional model for a course in basic marketing. Topics for the course were identified, a literature review was performed, and a strategy was developed. It was concluded that such a model would improve methods of teaching and curricular design. (CT)

The procedures used in planning and writing a primary reading program designed specifically for visually handicapped students who will use braille as their reading medium are described. The selection of a vocabulary, including a list of categories such as alphabet abbreviations, is discussed. Teaching methodology and the basis for the design of…

Assesses the meaning of performance in organizations' training programs. Analyzes and critiques the scenario of typical training program designs. Proposes operational conditions essential to achieving performance in a training program. (CSS)

A thorough scrutiny of the teacher's role as facilitator in the field of moral education is called for. (LH)

The adequacy of disciplinary systems has been recently questioned. Do changing social structures call for a radical re-design? (Author)

Attempted to bridge home and school literacy contexts by involving families in literacy activities with their children to enhance children's achievement and interest in reading and writing. Activities included literacy centers in classrooms, teacher modeled literature activities, and writing and reading appreciation periods (WRAP). Results…

This study examined the preparation of 257 preservice teachers to work with parents and identified their beliefs about what should be included in teacher preparation programs. Results support recommendations made by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory that parent involvement training experience should be a part of teacher training.…

Educators are pleased with the rising number of Americans studying abroad and the diverse countries attracting American students, reflecting the increasing internationalization of college curricula and availability of programs overseas. Students are asking more sophisticated questions about their destinations. Data on program types, student…

Three models of distance education that reflect different institutional needs and resources are described: a traditional system (Manchester Community Technical College, Connecticut); a flexible system designed for the current transitional nature of educational technology (Appalachian State University, North Carolina); and a technologically…