A rationale for the study of second languages focuses on problems encountered in communication which impede the development of interpersonal and international understanding. Difficulties caused by faulty translation, word order, stress, juncture, and intonation are illustrated. As a means of maintaining interest in second language learning, the…

The purpose of this guide is to provide administrators and teachers who work in education programs for migrants with a tool which may be useful in guiding the development and appraisal of such programs. Objectives for migrant education programs and the criteria for program appraisal included in the guide have been developed through the efforts of…

This report presents a rationale for the study of ancient history emphasizing the interrelationship of all periods of history and the arbitrary nature of the subject's division into temporal or geographical segments. Pointing out that significant discoveries are constantly being made, the author stresses the importance of the classics teacher's…

Spanish culture units developed by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese are described in this article. The design of modular culture units, intended to permit greater individualization of instruction, is discussed and illustrated with frequent reference to specific examples. Suggestions on how teachers can begin to…

An attitudinal survey of students enrolled in second language programs in Virginia public schools is reported in this article. Discussion of the results indicates several areas in which language teachers could work toward the improvement of student attitudes and motivation. A principal reason for not continuing with a language program is noted to…

The results of a study designed to determine the degree to which the public interest has been and will be served by a variety of Federal assistance programs available to non-public schools are reported. Three sets of guideline questions were developed. The first set concerned what programs and to what school levels were offered. The second set…

The Ukranian Studies Schools (Ridna Shkola) during the period 1950-70 are the central focus of this study which discusses issues related to ethnicity, support of non-public education, and minority, core-culture relationships within the community. The study documents the history of Ridna Shkola in the United States from their inception, charting…

Nineteen outdoor activities and 16 follow-up activities for children in kindergarten and grade one are collected in this teacher's guide. They focus on the interdependence of life; the relationship of man, animals, and plants to each other and to the environment. Most are designed as field trips, utilizing a discovery and questioning approach to…

Several traditional attitudes of guidance counselors and teachers concerning vocational opportunities available to language students are seen as being no longer viable in the light of society's rapidly changing vocational demands. Language students are urged not to consider teaching as a source of certain employment, particularly in view of the…

Attempting to discredit the widely held myth that the study of foreign languages serves only the interests of the college-bound student, this study describes a survey on the status of foreign language study in Illinois and proposes a new rationale for the study of foreign languages which would benefit the majority of students in American schools.…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 1-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Elementary math. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Introductory material focuses on the philosophy and objectives of instructional material. The guide is divided into six units covering grades 1-6. Each unit presents the general goals, materials needed, minimum program, skills to be developed,…

Four papers presented at a colloquium on foreign language teaching and learning stress topics and problems of immediate concern to the teaching profession. The documents include: (1) "ACTFL and the Changing Scene" by Edward Scebold, (2) "The Theory and Practice of Foreign Language Instruction: Overview and Recent Developments" by Guillermo del…

A chapter-by-chapter analysis of Wilga Rivers' textbook, "Teaching Foreign-Language Skills," is introduced by an address which focuses on the background, assumptions, and problems in writing the study. An overview of the educational scene and Dr. Rivers' work is also included. Chapters deal with: (1) objectives and methods, (2) the audiolingual…

Test performance of a representative sample of 35,291 high school students tested on Form 5 of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is summarized. Separate weighted normative tables are provided by subtest, aptitude composite, grade and sex. This research is furnished as a supplement to the ASVAB Counselor's Manual (DOD 1304.12X,…

Suggests that by using this chart, teachers can augment their reading program, and notes that the many publishers listed offer a wide range of materials according to difficulty level. (JC)