The author discusses the use of oral history in social studies classrooms K-12. The validity of oral history and problems to solve are examined; the Native American Oral History Project is described as an example of an oral history teaching technique. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

This article describes a Topics Program in American Studies for college bound and non-college bound high school students. The philosophy behind the program is discussed and outlines of the objectives, skills, and topic titles are presented. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

Describes a method of re-directing the components of external rhetorical analysis to the intrinsic boundaries of a play and discusses the benefits of such a method as a critical tool in the oral interpretation of dramatic literature. (MH)

The present study investigated the potential of modeling or observational learning in resocializing asocial psychiatric patients. Patients received one of three treatments: modeling, instructions, or attention. The effects of the treatment indicated that the modeling and instruction groups were of equal impact and superior to the attention group.…

Until recently, the teacher education curriculum attempted to mold future teachers into either didactical technicians or social engineers or both. The author suggests a philosophy that transcends the outer being phenomenon of earlier and present teacher education curricula. The author explores a new perspective for teaching, learning and…

Learning the standard (foreign) language is not enough for the mastering of German material encountered in research work. The article offers suggestions for the teaching of word-formation in scientific texts. Typical examples are given for composite adjectives. The notes include a useful reading list. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The classroom interaction of ten foreign language teachers identified as outstanding was studied and compared with that of a group of typical teachers. The FLint system of interaction analysis and anecdotal records were used to collect data as the teachers taught four different lessons. Differences between the groups are discussed. (Author/RM)

Suggestions are made for the achievement of an interesting and successful language laboratory to the student as well as the instructor. (RM)

Francis J. Bellamy Elementary School was a fast-tracked project, and as such is a showcase for materials and construction techniques evaluated for both performance and critical path scheduling. (Author)

A variety of methods to assess medical student attitudes toward patient care, the medical profession, and medical education are described and discussed. Included are direct measures (questionnaires, attitude scales, and Semantic Differential), indirect disguised measures, information tests, and observation of overt behavior. (JT)

A high school Business Enterprise Training Program allows students to participate as a management team in charge of a variety of classroom business enterprises. Teaching strategies, activities, and organization for the program's experiences in basic business principles and management techniques are discussed. (Author/MS)

Provides suggestions for teaching students to read in mathematics classes. (RB)

The disappointing results of research into growth in writing skills may be due to students being tested for skills other than those they have been taught.

An activity is reported that incorporates reading instruction with dramatic play.

Teachers should demonstrate to students that serious American poetry has always been in touch with social realities.