POTENTIAL ECONOMIC FORMS OF ADAPTIVE, SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD BE OF PRACTICAL USE IN ADJUSTING TO INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES WERE INVESTIGATED. "PARALLEL" PROGRAMS (ONE STUDENT LEARNING BEST BY ONE PROGRAM AND A SECOND STUDENT BENEFITING MOST FROM ANOTHER) WERE FIRST EXPLORED AS A WAY TO ADJUST TO INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES. THIS…

The paper provides a simplified introduction to conflict theory through a series of in-class exercises. Conflict resolution, defined as negotiated settlement, can occur through three forms of communication: tacit, implicit, and explicit. Tacit communication, taking place without face-to-face or written interaction, refers to inferences made and…

IN EDUCATION, ONE OF THE MOST ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENTS IS AN INCREASED AWARENESS IN THE CRITICAL NATURE OF GOOD COMMUNICATION. THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES THE SYSTEMS APPROACH IN DEVELOPING LEARNING TECHNIQUES WITH AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA. A SYSTEM MAY BE DEFINED AS THE STRUCTURE OR ORGANIZATION OF AN ORDERLY WHOLE, CLEARLY SHOWING THE INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF…

The document is a guide to a consumer education course; the course format is a series of several activity-based miniunits for each of 15 instructional areas: components of life styles, decision making, settling conflicts, budgeting, handling and controlling family income, credit, interest rates, savings institutions, family financial security,…

The guide begins with some observations on teaching disadvantaged students, a list of successful types of learning activities, and recommendations for planning and conducting an effective classroom situation. Also included are 13 general objectives of a program for the disadvantaged. The guide, intended as a source of ideas and directions in…

This paper, a Southwest Regional Laboratory (SWRL) technical note, contains preliminary guidelines for the development of spelling instruction for kindergarten through grade three. It includes information on program content and organization, word-attack instruction, written exercises, teacher materials, and supplementary activities. The material…

This study surveys the audio-tutorial practices and evaluations at 91 California and 25 other junior colleges in the United States. Seventy of the California colleges indicate they are now or will be using the audio-tutorial method in the near future. A large majority of them indicate that they prepare their materials locally. Many of the colleges…

This report on health instruction offers suggestions to stimulate the development of other activities tailored to specific situations. Content outlines suggesting concepts, learning activities, and discussion questions for evaluation are presented for each of the five sections that include preschool through senior high school levels. Topics…

This manual is designed to assist teachers in performing their tasks more effectively. Learning goals and activities are identified for students to accomplish in the following areas: (a) communication, (b) reading, (c) creative writing, (d) social studies, and (e) mathematics. Learning centers and free-choice interest centers are defined. Sample…

This document is a collection of resources to assist nursery school teachers in the implementation of already developed programs. Part I lists relevant source materials, including books, book guides, recordings, song sheets, games and equipment. Instructions and verses for finger plays and games are given. Part II suggests activities appropriate…

This paper reviews the principles, implementation, management, formats, problems, and research in modular instruction. A module is defined as a self-contained, independent unit of a planned series of learning activities designed to help the student accomplish certain well-defined objectives. The learner is able to proceed at his own rate, choose…

Alabama State University conducted an experiment in teaching the disadvantaged. The major purpose of the project was to indicate that deprived youth can learn the same as more privileged youth, if their difficulties are diagnosed, if they are taught and exposed to quality instruction, and if they are provided with whatever empirical evidence…

Article examines the various philosophical aspects of the "Tyler rationale," and attempts to weight support and criticism in light of current thought on the matter. (Author/HB)

Suggests activities and materials to use in introducing the metric system to elementary school children. (JMB)

Presents a mini unit designed to help children develop empathy for handicapped persons. (JMB)