The literature related to affective development in preschool children is reviewed, and suggestions for enhancing cognitive skills through affective activities are given. Considered are the rationale for early intervention, problems in affective development, parent involvement, and the benefits of early stimulation. Suggestions for enhancing…

This is an annotated bibliography which cites the most important works on the legal, political, social, and economic background of desegregation. It also lists those works specifically pertaining to efforts at school desegregation in the city of Boston. The citations dealing with Boston include material on the racial imbalance legislation,…

This study is part of a project entitled "Organization, content and methods of adult education." It investigates (1) guidance for adults, which includes a look at theoretical and methodological contributions of vocational guidance and guidance at school, current practices and adaptation of guidance to the prospect of permanent education; (2)…

School counselors are expected to perform numerous functions, provide many services and additionally be accountable for what they undertake. As a result of all the energy expended in providing services, there is an inadequacy in the counselor's own evaluation of what they do. This leads to lower quality service, innappropriate use of resources,…

Reading the language of mathematics textbooks is very different from reading the narrative in traditional basal textbooks, and children should be taught how to read in a mathematics course; teachers should not assume a transfer of skills will occur. Specific skills, such as noting details, following directions, and seeing relationships, should be…

In order to assess the effectiveness of model lessons in reading in the content areas, reading skills for the areas of science, social studies, and business education were extrapolated from relevant literature. Lessons incorporated the content of textbooks used at Greeley (Colorado) West High School, in order to develop the following specific…

This issue of the "Indiana English Journal" is devoted to various facets of folklore. Topics of articles are folklore museums as resource sites for teaching; American folklore and the English classroom; writing about folklore in the freshman English class; some folklore and related materials for composition classes; developing teaching materials…

The newspaper can be used as a resource tool in the college communication course, to introduce current and relevant subject matter and to get students actively involved in the study of the content of the world outside the classroom. Methods of using newspapers as a basis for analyzing communication techniques and for applying these techniques are…

Provided are the proceedings of "With Bias toward None," a national planning conference on nonbiased assessment of handicapped children. Major sections of the document cover the following: the filmstrip introduction, general session presentations, clinic sessions handouts, issues generated at the conference, assessment models and…

This experiment investigated the effect of a delay in informative feedback in computer-managed instruction upon later retention. Experimental groups of undergraduate college students were given a computer-managed test and received informative feedback (1) immediately, item by item (2 second delay); (2) following the entire test (20 minute delay);…

An overview of self-monitoring and an extensive bibliography on the topic is presented. Self-monitoring involves systematic self-observation followed by self-recording. There is substantial evidence that self-monitoring has utility as an assessment procedure and as a behavior modification technique. Self-monitoring also has several assets in terms…

This book describes the step-by-step procedures of a program for reading, writing, and spelling. First published in 1972, it has been revised and expanded so that not only teachers but also parents and other interested adults can use the prescribed sequential lesson plans for one-to-one reading and spelling instruction. Stressing a positive…

One simple and straightforward way to learn about individuals' concerns about an educational innovation is to ask them to respond to the question, "When you think about (the innovation), what are you concerned about?" This manual is intended to aid school officials in analyzing these open-ended concerns statements in order to effectively assess…

The effects of brain waves and alpha rhythms on attentiveness to visual stimuli are discussed, and preliminary research findings and research needs are considered in connection with measuring and training for attention. (LH)

Describes the use of tape recordings of interviews with divorced individuals for use in class discussions on marriage. (EJT)