Many concepts can be introduced informally through activities. Among those which can be investigated using easily-made 10-by-10 pegboards are geometric shapes, coordinate systems, grouping and regrouping, and addition of two-place numbers. (SD)

In order to make all learners feel that they are involved in the learning process, activities dealing with the human concerns of control, connectedness, and self image are suggested. (DE)

A model measurement program is described in terms of stage of measurement, learning process, type of measurement, and grade level. Suggested activities are presented in activity card format. (SD)

The effects of a combined mathematics and mathematics methods course incorporating extensive use of manipulative materials on the mathematics achievement, attitudes toward mathematics, and desire, ability, and tendency to use manipulative materials in the elementary classroom were investigated. (SD)

This study describes a service-learning course in the Department of Organizational Leadership at Purdue University developed in 1998 with the overarching goal of creating a culture of civic engagement by providing students with an opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to meet community needs, to learn from social service providers…

For several years physics faculty at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have taught physics to pre-service elementary and middle school teachers in an unusual location: the local elementary school! The participating pre-service elementary and middle school teachers are typically in their last semester and are fully immersed in their…

Most questions in the mathematics classroom deal with memorization and learning, and have one correct answer. Suggestions for using three other types of questions identified by Glasser (SCHOOLS WITHOUT FAILURE) are provided. Activities discussed include tangrams, attribute blocks, pattern recognition, and games. (SD)

The Early Primary Project, initiated in Queen's University, Ontario, Canada in 1985, differed from the regular teacher education program in five ways: (1) all practice teaching in the first half of the year was assigned at the early primary level and was supervised by project faculty; (2) the first practice teaching was an extended round of 7…

Most broadcast educators realize the importance of experiential learning as a tool for preparing students for careers in radio and television. An innovative new program was set up between West Georgia College and the Atlanta Branch of the National Archives. A pilot project involved six teams of two students each in a scriptwriting class. Students…

Reforming university programs in educational administration should combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. Any changes must be spearheaded by such professional organizations as the NCPEA (National Council of Professors of Educational Administration) and the UCEA (University Council for Educational Administration). Texas A and M…

The 1989 report of the National Policy Board for Educational Administration recommends that long-term relationships be established between universities and colleges to create partnership sites for clinical study, field residency, and applied research. The student intern's field residency depends heavily on field-based mentors, requiring a…

The study reported in this paper examined how physical education teachers who have not received formal training learn to teach. The central research question addressed was: What teaching practices do nonformally trained physical education teachers exhibit, and from what sources do they gain the knowledge for such practices? In addressing this…

Designed for students from Jefferson County (Kentucky) public schools doing internships at the Kentucky Opera, this workbook explains the intern's, the supervisor's, and the school coordinator's roles. Intern job descriptions are provided (box office/group sales, company management, finance/data processing, assisting at the Kentucky Opera Guild,…

The BSIT (BS in Industrial Technology) Program, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, at Southern Arkansas University is focused on the needs of the non-traditional student who desires to complete program requirements while maintaining existing full-time employment. The program also focuses on the needs of local…