WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN TO READ SWAHILI NEWSPAPERS, THIS BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THAT LANGUAGE EMPHASIZES VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR PATTERNS MOST COMMONLY FOUND IN EAST AFRICAN NEWSWRITING. IT ASSUMES NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF SWAHILI AND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH LESSONS 1-25 OF "AN ACTIVE INTRODUCTION TO NEWSPAPER…

THIS PROCEDURAL WORKBOOK WAS DEVELOPED FOR USE IN AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY. APPROXIMATELY 1,100 PROCEDURAL STEPS PRESENT DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW IN BUILDING A FOUR-TUBE RADIO RECEIVER KIT WHICH USED A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. THE TEST WHICH ACCOMPANIES THIS WORKBOOK HAS THE ACCESSION NUMBER ED 003 215. (JM)

The self-teaching text in map reading covers those skills needed by readers of military maps and map substitutes. It provides a foundation for personnel whose training program will require specialized or more advanced skills. Practical experience in the field with map and compass should supplement the text. The six parts of the text are meant to…

This auto-instructional unit contains a series of questions and answers about checklists. After the instructional sequence there follows a short mastery test, a list of guest or enrichment activities, and an appendix containing nine checklists relating to six broad curriculum areas. (Author)

From a review of relevant literature and conference reports, guidelines were prepared for assessing the value of automated instructional materials. Major points included: (1) a definition of automated instruction; (2) a comparison of Skinner and Crowder methods; (3) benefits of automation; (4) general sources of automated materials; (5) benefits…

A discussion of the use of modules for self-paced learning at Allendale, Michigan. nHB)

In this discussion, the rationale for selecting the systems model over the conventional model and intrisic model over the linear model is presented by comparing each with the alternative model. (Author)

A look at the role of evaluation as a decision-making base for revising the structure of'' a course and as a means for students to determine if they are achieving course objectives. (Author/AK)

THE ROLE OF THE TEACHING MACHINE IS COMPARED WITH THE ROLE OF THE PROGRAMED TEXTBOOK. THE TEACHING MACHINE IS USED FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION, CONTAINS AND PRESENTS PROGRAM CONTENT IN STEPS, PROVIDES A MEANS WHEREBY THE STUDENT MAY RESPOND TO THE PROGRAM, PROVIDES THE STUDENT WITH IMMEDIATE INFORMATION OF SOME KIND CONCERNING HIS RESPONSE THAT CAN…

A PORTION OF THE LITERATURE CONCERNING MECHANICAL TEACHING MACHINES OR DEVICES, WHICH ALLEGEDLY INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING OPERATIONS BY MAKING USE OF CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND TEACHER LABORSAVING FEATURES, IS REVIEWED. A CLASSIFICATION IS MADE OF MECHANICAL TEACHING AIDS AND DEVICES, SUGGESTING THAT THE…