Four major categories are included in this annotated bibliography of materials for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. The categories are: (1) general purpose ESL; (2) special purpose ESL; (3) teacher resources; and (4) ESL administrator resources. The criteria used in selecting the materials are that the materials are frequently…

The materials offer concrete examples of how women contributed to U.S. history during three time periods: 1763-1786; 1835-1860; and 1907-1930. They can be used as the basis for an interdisciplinary K-12 program in social studies, English, and art. There are three major sections to the guide. The first section suggests lesson plans for each of the…

The guide describes an assessment procedure that can be used by sparsely populated communities located near a potential development to help predict where the incoming population will choose to live and shop. First, a numerical model, the "gravity model," is presented which utilizes community size and the distance from the community to…

Four resource units are included in this document. For each, general objectives on knowledge and concepts, skills, and attitudes are given; content is outlined; and some suggestions for initiating the unit are listed. The first unit, on measuring length, provides six lesson plans, to teach about the meter, the smaller units of the meter, units…

The primary purpose of this book is to point out events reported in the typical U.S. history course that can be enriched by a consideration of relevant economic topics. The book is organized chronologically by 21 topics: explorers and the early American colonies; the American Revolution; the Confederation period and the Constitutional Convention;…

This booklet is designed to use the newspaper in the teaching of social studies, language arts, math, and science. Each of these major areas is divided into several topics. Each topic is defined, followed by a list of activities using newspaper articles or pictures to develop the topic. The seven topics for social studies are sociology;…

The purpose of this booklet is to inform young people of their rights when they become 18 and to help them recognize and avoid possible legal problems. Although written specifically for young people in Wisconsin, the booklet can be used by youths in any part of the United States. A summary of legal principles in effect at the time of publication…

Sex role identification and socialization occur during early childhood years. Toys, books, materials, and attitudes of child care givers and preschool teachers in organized educational and social activities, such as nursery schools, preschools, and group care, can be used to help combat or reduce sex stereotyping. The materials contained in this…

The six major sections of this notebook focus on developing the abilities of preschool and kindergarten children in the areas of large and fine motor, social, auditory, visual, language, and mathematics skills. Each section contains several activities parents can do at home in brief and enjoyable practice periods to assist children's development.…

This manual is designed to provide guidance for local school districts in planning for the use of computers in the classroom, both as a subject for study and as a tool for teaching and learning in other subjects. Topics covered include goals and objectives, defining strategies for implementation, evaluating equipment and programs, training staff,…

Designed to assist media specialists in planning computer-related library instruction for students, this guide emphasizes the use of the computer as a teaching tool and contains activities which teach students how to use the computer to store, access, and manipulate data. A scope and sequence chart indicates the skills required to meet 10…

Addressing the problems of access and time constraints, this curriculum guide describes a core undergraduate women's studies course in which college level students learn to research, prepare, and present nonsexist curriculum units for public school classrooms. The course was designed to: (1) compensate for the lack of information in the…

This manual is designed mainly to assist persons or groups interested in starting or expanding school age child care programs (SACCP). The seven sections explore (1) survey findings on the status of school age child care in Minnesota; (2) types of SACCPs in the state; (3) the need for school age child care in Minnesota; (4) public policy issues…

The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council tested four systems that could be used to provide supportive services to a minimum of 100 volunteer literacy tutors. The following four support systems were developed: a program providing for telephone consultation by a reading specialist, informal meetings of volunteer tutors, workshop class reunions, and a…

Teachers and teacher center personnel were used to gather evaluative information on Awraja Pedagogical Centers (APCs) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Teachers discussed their access to center facilities and services, and ratings of center materials and personnel. APC staff discussed their work, hours of center operation, procedures followed in the…