Teacher listed his reasons for continuing Mini-Grant funds and why teachers should actively seek them. (Author/RK)

THE GOAL OF THIS STUDY WAS TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL AND LAY PEOPLE REGARDING CHILDREN'S PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT, PARTICULARLY IN REGARD TO EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS. THE SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE STUDY RELATED TO THIS PURPOSE WERE--(1) THE ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND READING GROWTH, (2) THE COMPARISON OF…

The original concept of the kindergarten, developed in the 1800s, involved guiding and structuring children's play rather than attempting formal instruction. The kindergarten served as a transition from the home to the school environment. During the twentieth century kindergartens have been seen increasingly as tools to be used for shaping…

For this study a random sample of 200 seniors at the State University of New York at Buffalo were sent a questionnaire concerning their college experiences and activities. Respondents were classified into 2 groups, continuers (those who completed a 4-year or 5-year program in 4 or 5 years respectively) and seniors (those who had either…

This is a study of differential student recruitment and of changes in student characteristics at 3 highly selective, distinguished liberal arts colleges; 3 church-related colleges; and 2 large public institutions. The findings indicate how students changed from institution to institution in relation to their characteristics at entrance. These…

Article described a field trip taken by the painting class at Potsdam (N.Y.) High School as an integral part of their course. (Author/RK)

English departments are under pressure to make their course offerings relate more closely to vocational programs. Author explains why he thinks it would be a mistake to submit to these pressures. (Author/RK)

Author dealt with two aspects of movement in music--rhythm and pitch--and described means of developing sensitivity to each. He did not simply theorize about sensitivity; he pinpointed specific techniques for bringing it about. (Editor/RK)

Counseling through stories can help children transcend reality and change behavior. (Editor)

Study skills are a complex of skills and unlikely to be learned informally. They need to be taught skillfully and purposefully. Provides an overview of such skills and outlines the challenges their teaching presents to children and teacher alike. (Editor/RK)

Art and artists cannot be separated from the natural environment and the environment of ideas and forms. The art instructor must put these environments together to help their students experience that sense of wholeness called integrity. (Author/RK)

Discusses the process of writing as a guideline for secondary school students and their instructors. (RK)

Are you one of those people who feel that the only good insect is a dead one? Do you suffer from entomophobia--dread fear of insects? Such attitudes, fears, and prejudices stem from insect ignorance. Authors explain what insects are good for and give students a more realistic and fascinating view of their world. (Editor/RK)

Provides some ideas that change the pace and get students ready for learning. (Editor/RK)

OE's Office for the Gifted and Talented is helping exceptional students follow the tug of their own talents, whether they lead to laboratory mice or Shakespeare. (Editor)