Discusses the use of programmed scripts, textbooks, films, and cassette tapes to conduct a self-instruction laboratory course. Indicates the presence of marked positive effects on the development of the students' ability to plan their own experiments. (CC)

Discusses three experiments, respectively, relating to electricity, optics, and electronics, which provide both the experienced and weaker students with a high interest in determining unknowns from a limited amount of information. (CC)

Different regular-polygon-shaped candles wound with a sheet of paper are cut through obliquely. When the papers are unwound, unique patterns are revealed. Investigation of these patterns leads to the discovery of geometric concepts. (JP)

An overview of the materials and exercises on the American Revolution notes the format and materials offered in this issue and emphasizes teacher use of organizing concepts and questions. (KM)

The presentation of a new perspective on evaluation discusses the essential dimensions of student growth and classroom environment necessary to provide a structure for humanistic evaluation and accountability in education. Specific strategies are offered to teachers and students as ways to implement the approach in their own classrooms. (Author/KM)

The results of this investigation combined with the feedback of students lead to the conclusion that the use of selected value-clarifying strategies in a health education course for future teachers is feasible. Strategies include value sheets and thought cards. (Author/LA)

Briefly lists the stages of early language development, compares normal with abnormal language development, and explores characteristics of language impaired school age children. Specific diagnosis and teaching examples are also provided. (TO)

Analyzes potential benefits of debaters observing the nonverbal behavior of debate judges in obtaining immediate indications of judges' reactions. (CH)

Provided are procedures for employment experience simulation in the form of a grocery store game for special teachers to use in vocational training of educable mentally retarded students. (MC)

Teachers should not only want students to learn from course experiences, but should want him or her to start to learn how to begin lifelong learning. (PG)

A discussion of the strong emphasis on cognitive development in preschool education of disadvantaged children which may be inappropriate to the broader learning process. Suggests that a different approach may be needed to foster maturation in youngsters deprived physically and emotionally. (ST)

Examines the changing demands facing science teachers in Australia with the introduction of new curricula and an increasing emphasis on social relevance in science teaching. (JR)

The author discusses some of the human, psychological, and educational problems that he has encountered in introducing humanistic teaching to his college classes as an alternative to conventional education. (JR)

Describes the main features of the Physics Method component of the Post Graduate Certificate of Education course offered to preservice science teachers at Bath University, England. (JR)