Factors to be considered in setting up, administering, and evaluating a remedial mathematics program are covered. (MP)

It is suggested that the reasons for teaching the standard written algorithms for calculations are not out of date. Alternative algorithms, such as mental algorithms, calculators, and nonstandard written methods, are discussed. (MP)

The concept of direct instruction in which the teacher sets and articulates goals, assesses student progress, and makes class presentations is presented along with a review of empirical research on which the concept is based and an assessment of its potential and limitations. (JMF)

After examining the major tasks in designing and implementing a performance-based teacher certification system, the author concludes that it is not practical to do so at this time or in the near future. (Author/SJL)

Describes apparatus and procedures to design and construct a "printing box" as a graphic arts project to make color prints on T-shirts using photography, indirect and direct photo screen methods, and other types of stencils. Step-by-step photographs illustrate the process. (MF)

Gives examples of specialized typewriting instructional methods for students with disabilities, involving modifications to typewriters, using special keyboards, and adding sensory devices for different impairments. (MF)

Six suggested units for a records management course on the high school level and five teaching strategies for the course are presented, along with information about the Association of Records Managers and Administrators, and the course materials available from this organization. (MF)

Problems of rural development in less developed countries and ways of organizing a foreign aid program are examined. (MF)

Makes eleven suggestions about how to develop an ideal instrument for the evaluation of student writing. (RL)

Describes three ways to elicit children's poetry about their family histories. Illustrates this teaching technique with sixth graders' poems. (RL)

Shows how photographs of teenagers were used to trigger high school students' creative writing. Provides samples of student poetry. (RL)

The author defines self-instruction as any training method in which the trainee has control over the pace and to some extent the conditions of his learning. He discusses requirements for application of self-instructional methods: knowledge component isolation, material relevance, adaptable entry point, knowledge transfer exercises, feedback…

Stating that management training programs usually contribute little to organization results because they focus on improving personal characteristics, the authors describe a training and development strategy and training design to produce performance-improvement results. Programs using this strategy are described. (MF)

Identifies 20 major ideas about writing instruction resulting from a study of 93 Australian teachers of Grade 10 English. (RL)

The group strategies that are discussed include brainstorming, problem solving, debate, games, the lecture forum, open forums, panel discussion, question and answer sessions, role playing, quizzes, roundtable discussions, success-storytelling, and the symposium. (RL)