Teachers cannot continue to be efficient in the classroom unless parents - and society - take a much firmer hand in training children in morals, ethics and good manners. (Editor)

An outline is given of the measurement units to be taught in grades K-8 and in grades 9-12 in the state of California. Important measurement concepts are noted and teaching techniques are suggested. A timeline for implementation of metrics is provided. (DT)

The minicourse and microteaching instructional procedures were perceived as being effective in teaching the concepts identified in the model. (Author)

Points out those recommendations made by the Carnegie Commission which are most closely related to the field of modern languages and suggests ways in which language departments can strengthen their programs. (PM)

Innovations in teaching consumer ecology (environmental preservation vs. satisfaction of current demands), possible unit topics, causes and possible solutions for environmental problems, and teaching through filmstrips, audio tapes and games simulating real life decision-making situations are described. A seven-item bibliography accompanies the…

The development and extensive utilization of self-instructional materials in clinical rotations have the potential to improve the educational activities of clinical education. Therefore allied health educators should consider self-instruction teaching strategy as a primary method. (NH)

Students should be invited to write dramatic scripts rather than reporting or discussing. (JH)

Poetics rather than poems would form the curriculum for an ideal poetry course. (JH)

Children learn to speak their mother tongue by immersion in it; they can learn to read their language in the same manner. (JH)

To enhance reading comprehension and critical reading skills, more attention should be placed on patterns inherent in the English language. (JH)

Piaget's developmental theories can be applied to education in three ways: assessment of student readiness, curriculum planning, and choice of teaching techniques. (JH)