Written by teachers for teachers of English and the language arts in kindergarten through grade 12, this book presents 50 projects and activities that involve students actively in the processes of their learning experiences. Each project includes a statement of objectives, a brief description of the project, lists of suggested procedures for the…

Most students considered the requirement to memorize the physical examination routine useful in that they "knew what to do next" when examining a patient. (Author/KE)

This tongue-in-cheek article is designed to help those people who have no interest in studying, do not like studying, and have no intention of studying. This method is directed to students who live in a dormitory. (Author)

Presents the opinion that the learning environment of recitation classes can be vastly improved if instructors pay attention to some basic learning principles. Summarizes these learning principles and presents a specific example of their application. (GS)

The following behavior modification procedures were studied with hospitalized alcoholics: videotaped self-confrontation of drunken behavior, discrimination training for blood alcohol concentration, aversion training for overconsumption, discriminated avoidance practice, alcohol education, alternatives training, and behavior counseling. Some…

One portion reprinted from "Simulation Games for the Social Studies Classroom (Foreign Policy Association, 1968), pp. 49-52.

This instructional unit on getting one's driver's license is one of six Adult Competency Education Learning Modules designed for use in a program of competency-based instruction for students with intermediate reading level ability. It is self-contained and designed for immediate classroom use. The module is comprised of 4 parts and 10 lessons: The…

In order to help preschool children understand mathematical principles, five different learning activities designed to help them think about physical transformation or change are described. Introductory remarks focus on Piaget's concept of transformation and on various strategies teachers can use to help children consider changes in the state of…

This handbook, designed to assist a beginning Head Start caregiver, includes guidelines for planning and organizing class activities in order to meet the individual child's needs and interests. First, the document outlines some effective ways for dealing with discipline problems, planning classroom sessions, encouraging the child's self-selection…

Designed to supplement Indiana's curriculum guidelines for social studies instruction of gifted students, the manual provides introductory information on gifted and talented students and presents activity suggestions for Grades K through 3, 4 through 6, 7 through 8, and 9 through 12. At each grade level, the themes, topics, attitudes, and skills…