An introduction to this teaching guide briefly explains the underlying theory of language, identifies behavioral objectives, and offers taxonomies of the four language skills. The major portion of the guide is composed of transcripts of Spanish listening comprehension tests. The tests are designed for use with audiolingual materials (ALM) and…

This report evaluates the second year of Antioch College's experimental French I course, which features the use of student assistants and acetate audiovisual aids for laboratory work. The bulk of the report consists of appendixes that contain most of the data on both experimental and control groups. Tables include information on group…

The materials presented here describe the Latin American naming system, explain how it differs from the North American system, and indicate how contrasting features of the two systems can be a barrier to communication between the two peoples. Major concepts considered are (1) the American full name versus the "nombre completo," (2) the…

Statistical data on the 158 rural schools of Wyoming are presented, based on information collected in 1967. Data are categorized into 2 types: schools under county superintendents, and schools not under county superintendents. Teacher-pupil ratios are presented for each school. The data indicate that 127 schools were under direct supervision of…

Presented are the summary, conclusions, and recommendations after two years of the Experimental Freshman Year Program for underachieving high school graduates at Southern Illinois University. Findings are presented under four headings--(1) subjects' occupation or whereabouts in the year following their participation in the program, (2) retention…

This chapter outlines the procedures followed in an experimental program for low-achievers during their freshman year at Southern Illinois University. Specifically described are the experimental design, selection of subjects, and the treatment according to the experimental, control, and norm groups. In addition, the sample group is described in…

Objectives of the study were to investigate relationships between and among qualities of emotion and types or levels of work orientation in small adult instructional group interaction; to discern relationships and/or behavior patterns which would be tested under laboratory conditions; and to test the consistency and utility of the…

The logic of the system presented in this report is divided into six parts for computer processing and manipulation. They are: (1) processing of Library of Congress copy, (2) editing of input into standard format, (3) processing of information into and out from the authority files, (4) creation of the catalog records, (5) production of the…

The impact of continuing education on the complex problems encountered in developing and implementing overall manpower policies is discussed and documented in this anthology. An introductory chapter on adult education and the labor force is followed by surveys and critiques of manpower policy and the organization of the labor market in Sweden, the…

A study of a first-year French course using programed instruction at the University of Kentucky is described. Attention is directed to the performance of average and below-average students in the class. An outline of the learning situation notes the use of inexperienced graduate assistants as teachers, the "Basic French" text, minimal…

Rationale and facilities of the University of Hawaii's language laboratories are examined. The two-fold summary defines present (Fall 1968) and future (Fall 1969) needs, physical facilities, expected language enrollments, schedules, staff, services, research, experimentation, and planning. Also treated is the financial aspect of laboratory…

An evaluation of the first year of Antioch College's experimental French 1 course features the use of student assistants, the development of acetate audiovisual aids, and organization of class time. Groups are compared, and results in achievement on a language placement examination and on a teacher rating scale are discussed. An appendix contains…

The essays in this collection examine the school dropout from various points of view. Part I contains essays suggesting that the roots of the educational problems of the disadvantaged youth and the school dropout can be found in the poor state of contemporary public education; the essays in Part II present statistical data identifying the…

A general description of vocational education programs within the secondary schools of Appalachia, and an indication of where these programs can be strengthened to make the instructional offerings relevant to the jobs available to Appalachian secondary school students are discussed. Manpower supply is examined by enumerating enrollments in the…

Results of the first year's operation of EUREKA (a computerized system to provide current, accurate, and locally relevant labor market and educational information to California high school students and counselors for the purposes of career exploration and decision making) are presented in this report. The general project design is outlined: (1)…