Three types of homework are described: consolidation, challenge, and diagnostic. Details on homework for less able students, general guidelines, and replies to arguments against a homework program are included. (MP)

The truly good university, it is suggested, emphasizes vital, exciting, continuing argument over ideas and ideals, forms of governance, the minds and hearts of students. Among the notions discussed are universities are places for dreams, creativity involves risk, and time is needed for advocacy. (MLW)

Discussed are strategies of problem solving in chemistry teaching. This paper consists of three sections: (1) an assessment of the ways in which problem-solving skills are currently taught; (2) various techniques for problem solving; and (3) recommendations for improving problem solving. (HM)

Contends that the methods used to teach social studies become secondary to the emerging trend in elementary schools of putting social studies aside in favor of the basics. Also suggests that problem-solving and decision-making skills are basic to survival in our society. (Author/KC)

This paper argues that the moral education approach to social studies is unsound both in its conception of learning and teaching and in its conception of politics. (Author/SJL)

From investigations of cognitive development, intellectual ability, and learning strategies, representative examples of research are used to highlight dilemmas which attend the use of the terms "stages,""levels,""styles," and "strategies" to describe different aspects of human thinking and learning, especially in adolescents and young adults.…

Two teaching ideas that focus on baseball are presented with a poster provided for each. The first activity features baseball applications of addition, subtraction, and number concepts. The second uses a baseball setting with logic-oriented problems. (MP)

The construction and use of bean sticks, an easily produced and inexpensive manipulative material, is promoted. Activities and games designed to teach place value and related mathematical concepts are also presented. (MP)

This study investigated the responses to Bronfenbrenner's and Kohlberg's moral dilemmas of 90 Hausa Muslim day and boarding students. Subjects tended to resolve Bronfenbrenner's dilemmas in an adult-approved direction. Day students showed more advanced moral reasoning than boarding students, but sex and socioeconomic differences were not apparent.…

Describes a model to aid counselors in understanding stress, and in designing and implementing counseling interventions to mediate its effects. The model demonstrates the dynamic interaction between the individual and the environment. Cognitive modification, values clarification, decision making, and relaxation training are described as stress…

The use of case studies as a teaching method--that is, presenting students with realistic problems to solve as part of the curriculum--is examined. Emphasis is on instructional materials, interdisciplinarity, and the complex relationships within the university and among faculty that help or hinder the method. (MSE)

Reports results of a study investigating the ability of college students to solve problems using proportional reasoning. Also discusses implications for consideration of Piagetian cognitive level of students in planning college courses. (CS)

Reviews the literature on reciprocity counseling. Evidence is presented for the usefulness of reciprocity counseling with young, well-educated, White clients with slight to moderate marital distress. Research into the effectiveness of several components of reciprocity counseling including contracting, problem solving training, and feedback is…

According to Hypothesis (H) theory, learning should be very difficult when the number of Hs the subject samples from is very large and/or the correct H is not available. These assumptions were tested with third- and fourth-grade children. In general, results supported these assumptions. (Author/MP)

Defines rurbanization (change process wherein small communities/rural areas build upon their social/cultural heritages in coping with impacts of rapid growth) and rurban practice. Itemizes skills needed for rurban human service work. Offers simulations to enhance rurban practice skills, incorporating sequential use of experiential learning tools…