Discusses conditions and methods that result in receptivity to learning and advocates their incorporation in language teaching. (RM)

The developer of a one-semester course in creative thinking for university undergraduates, which was later adapted for adult students, describes the course, suggests ways a teacher may unlock blocks to creativity, and offers some learning activities designed to stimulate creativity in any classroom. Selected references are given. (AJ)

A method of training pupils to read for total comprehension by an analytical approach is proposed. Specific techniques are suggested. (RM)

Alternatives to prose translation as a language test are discussed, and an experimental reorientation test in French given to 128 prospective A level candidates is described in detail. (RM)

Discusses various uses of testing in language teaching as well as testing that occurs in normal language use. (RM)

A brief comparison of secondary school examination methods in England and the Federal Republic of Germany is made. The Abitur, or examination for the leaving certificate of the German grammar school, is explained, and an Abitur and its results at the German School, the Hague, 1974, are described. (RM)

Two aides operating a kindergarten-style program for four to eight institutionalized mental retardates (6-to-11 years-old) were trained, using observer feedback, to apply generalized correct social contingencies to 10 defined classes of appropriate and inappropriate child behaviors. (Author)

The author offers suggestions for an approach to teaching about Africa. Emphasis is placed upon the variety and complexity of African cultures, societies, languages, customs, religions, and history. (DE)

Experience in using a user-friendly software, Mathcad, in the undergraduate chemical reaction engineering course is discussed. Example problems considered for illustration deal with simultaneous solution of linear algebraic equations (kinetic parameter estimation), nonlinear algebraic equations (equilibrium calculations for multiple reactions and…

Inquiry learning is superior to traditional learning methods in that it requires students to actively participate in their courses by solving meaningful problems. Included here is a description of the six steps of the inquiry learning process and a complete lesson plan on mobility in nineteenth century American cities. (DC)

For the last five years Western Illinois University has conducted work experience programs for putting secondary teachers and students with secondary teaching as their objective in direct contact with the business world so they may learn about the value of cooperative work experience programs at the secondary level. (Author)

Participants in an undergraduate oral history project interview Vietnam veterans in their locality as primary source material for a course in Southeast Asian history. (DE)