This resource paper on geographical spatial diffusion is part of a series designed to supplement undergraduate geography courses. Focusing on the unfolding of man's patterns over geographic space and through time, the paper provides the basic theoretical background of this new, rapidly growing area of geography. Following a short introductory…

Provided is a working list of 23 training systems, materials, and resources on mainstreaming identified by the Leadership Training Institute/Special Education. Each one-page entry usually includes such information as purpose, a brief description, contact person(s), address and phone number, and an additional description. Covered are resources with…

This project attempted to develop a baseline on which the community could assess its own local environment. The objectives of the study include developing a list of references and resources, developing an assessment model for community use, composing an environmental quality index, determining areas to be protected and persuading decision-making…

The Master Locator Booklet (MLB) is intended to aid in selecting suitable texts, readers, and supplementary materials for classroom work or individual study in EFL/ESL. Although the wide range of works on the market does not permit a consistent classification, the entries in the MLB are subclassified to a great extent to facilitate access to…

Covering the period of June 1973 to May 1975, this report describes and evaluates a comprehensive K-12 career education program in the Somersworth schools in New Hampshire. The goals of the project were to increase (1) self-awareness, (2) decision making skills, and (3) awareness, exploration, and experience in a variety of career areas. The…

The learning package is intended for students in grades 9-12, and may also be used with junior high school students. Prepared for independent study use in consumer education courses, the package gears learning activities around a list of specific resource materials. A teacher's section outlines: statement of idea, learning objectives,…

The economics unit is presented to assist apprentices to acquire a general knowledge of economic issues and problems as they relate to working for a living. The unit consists of five modules: (1) how the American economic system operates, (2) current economic problems and alternative economic systems, (3) current issues relating to work and…

The resource guide for animal science education is divided into six subject areas: general animal science, beef, dairy, poultry, sheep, and swine. Within each of these areas, the guide provides bibliographic and availability data for relevant materials in the following forms: bulletins and circulars; textbooks; films, filmstrips, and slides; and…

The resource directory is part of the "Parenting and the Exceptional Child" project and contains names and addresses of programs, agencies, and services for handicapped children and their families in Connecticut and the nation. Resources are organized according to the following categories: services provided by the state of Connecticut,…

A survey to determine the extent of their Judaic studies resources was undertaken at seven university libraries belonging to the Five Associated University Libraries (FAUL) consortium or the State University of New York (SUNY) University Center libraries. Limiting Judaic resources to five major classes defined by the Library of Congress, shelf…

The handbook briefly defines career education, its components, importance and perspective, and then describes the progress of career education in Menominee, Michigan. Necessary skills in career education are outlined (public relations, interviewing, field trips, selecting activities, and incorporating basic skills). Step-by-step instructions are…

This second updated search reviews 81 document abstracts retrieved from the ERIC collection, "Dissertation Abstracts," and the journal literature, and covers techniques and school programs for education and prevention of drug abuse. (CJ)

This updated search of the ERIC system, "Dissertation Abstracts," and the journal literature yielded 91 documents which cover group counseling, group dynamics, types of group and how they function as well as training needed for working with groups. (CJ)

This report, the 18th in a series extending back to 1953, presents the results of a 1972 survey of industrial research and development. Data obtained are designed to provide information useful to government officials, legislators, and other individuals concerned with evaluating the role of research and development in furthering the national…

The interim product report on the Career Decision-Making Program describes products from the program under three headings: career guidance units, a Supportive Career Information System (CIS), and evaluation materials. The 15 career guidance units each consist of a counselor/teacher utilization guide, providing suggestions for use, and student…