Basic concepts of behavior modification are summarized along with an exercise outlining the steps of contingency management for practical application by students. The discussion includes definition and analysis of target and outcome behaviors, data collection and graphing, and strategy and tactics of intervention. (Author/LBH)

This study utilized the instructional methods of discovery teaching and expository presentation to investigate the concept development of students in a remedial college chemistry class. Results indicate that the two sets of instructional materials did not lead to the same understanding of the concept. (BT)

Describes procedures used to evaluate instructional objectives for medical physiology as to their centrality and clarity, hoping to improve the relation of course content in physiology to the problem-solving needs of the physician. (CS)

Describes a flexibly designed set of activities used to teach physical science to education students. The activities in these units place the students in situations in which they must make sense out of their experiences and provides the instructor with opportunities for individualized instruction. (MLH)

Lists suggestions for aiding teachers in answering student questions about sex, including hints for classroom discussions, questioning and answering techniques, and appropriate role for the teacher. Also lists resources (textbooks, filmstrips, pamphlets and reports) for answering questions about sex. (CS)

Auditing is an objective examination conducted to determine accountability and the level of management control existing in the operation of an organization. Discusses the different types of commitments required of regional associations for implementing an auditing process in school program evaluation. (Author/RK)

Studied classroom behaviors and conservation ability of elementary school science students taught by either Student-Structured Learning in Science (SSLS) or Teacher-Structured Learning in Science (TSLS). Reports on how behavior of conservers and nonconservers differs in SSLS and TSLS with respect to observing, following directions, and inventing…

A field-based program for elementary education majors is described. Details are given concerning the elementary science methods component of the program. (DT)

An overall teacher preparation program is described. The content of the elementary science methods component, a list of proposed student competencies, and five assignments given to students are discussed in detail. (DT)

The author criticizes values clarification techniques done without parental consent in non-elective courses because they invade privacy, lead to ethical relativism, and have the potential to damage children's ego-strength. (Author/AV)

Widespread teacher negativism toward supervision, stemming from organizational sources (the supervisor, removed from day-to-day teaching concerns, as evaluator) and behavioral sources (distancing, ritualism, nonauthenticity) can only be changed by openness and willingness to examine past neglects and by developing new methods of behavior. (MB)

Planning and implementing a community health education practicum for undergraduate students serves to involve faculty in the actual delivery of health services, and effectively breaks down "Ivory Tower" isolation. (MB)

A monthly guide to help teach the basic subjects. Here are suggestions for teaching language arts, science and mathematics. (RK)

The ability to listen attentively and critically is crucial. Describes two techniques for improving listening skills. (Editor/RK)

Undergraduate students (N=40) were classified as either judgers or perceivers based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and enrolled in six study skills classes characterized by more or less structure. Results indicated groups were equivalent prior to the course but afterwards judgers used study skills and attitudes more than perceivers. (Author)