Forty-nine adolescents were studied to investigate the initial and long-term efficacy of job-related social skills instruction for students with mild to moderate handicaps. The study determined that students could acquire the skills during classroom instruction and use the skills effectively in simulated situations that reflected actual work…

Learning a language is more than understanding grammar and being able to complete drills and exercises correctly. Other practice and activities which improve communications skills must be incorporated into language classrooms. (CB)

Presents a three-part approach for developing critical reading and critical thinking skills in the foreign language curriculum. This approach seeks to (1) establish a conducive environment for critical thought; (2) sharpen students' critical eye through extensive analytical reading; and (3) sensitize students to language and language use.…

Describes the Minnesota Education Computing Corporation (MECC) Computing and Information Collection, a collection of software products for students in grades 4-12. These products are designed to support individual course content objectives and introduce and practice information literacy skills. Curriculum applications in language arts,…

Describes an analysis of test items used to measure the science process skills of 11-year-olds in Great Britain. Concludes that the level of cognitive demand was a reliable predictor of the difficulty of an item. (TW)

Reviews the goals and methodology of an investigative unit on ecology which focuses on pond studies. Provides specific examples of the activities and involvements of the students. (ML)

The evolution of argument that the study of science develops skills, attitudes of mind, or ways of thinking and behaving that are transferable to other areas of experience is discussed by looking at ways in which it has been deployed by people who sought to expand or alter the role of science in the school curriculum in Great Britain. (RM)

Describes a study of junior high students which investigated academic achievement and higher cognitive skill development outcomes of a computer programming course in which two augmentations to traditional BASIC instruction were compared. A model for understanding learning outcomes is presented, suggesting ways to augment instruction to focus on…

The author discusses partnerships between the private sector and postsecondary institutions and their applicability in different college and workplace environments. He further suggests that both parties employ planning strategies in order to achieve the best results. Partnership patterns discussed include cross training; cooperative work-study;…

Rapid changes in technology and society make it more difficult to prepare students for satisfying and productive lives in tomorrow's unpredictable world. Major dimensions of a future living education are discussed: thinking, feeling, communication-expressing, relating, growing, believing, and knowing. (Author/RM)

Investigates the effectiveness of a hierarchical summary procedure used after reading social studies material. Concludes that the procedure enhanced students' recall for relatively unfamiliar, but not relatively familiar, social studies text and had a positive effect on the quality of their expository writing. (FL)

This framework articulates the knowledge and skills adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learners need in order to communicate effectively and confidently in English so that they can meet their needs, advocate for themselves, their families and their communities, and participate more fully in U.S. society. The content outlined in…

The process of making better people managers was examined. Data were collected through interviews with managers and staff at five case study organizations in the United Kingdom and through interviews with a sample of business schools and management developers. The study established that managers must be able to do the following things: (1) empower…

State and local policymakers increasingly see the need to adapt workforce and education policies to the economic changes in their states and communities. The new economy is organized around skills, flexibility, and the willingness of all workers and employees to adapt to changing circumstances. For workers, this demands an increased investment in…

This final report documents the activities of a 3-year, federally funded project designed to train professionals to meet the needs of students with attention deficit disorders (ADD). The project developed, field tested, revised, and disseminated training modules to mini-team trainers, university/college instructors, and parents that addressed: the…