College teachers attending an NSF-sponsored summer workshop (1974) produced a series of films showing computer displays of mathematical problems and phenomena. These instructional materials are organized into four units: (1) functions and graphs; (2) analysis; (3) probability, statistics, and simulation; and (4) mathematical models. They are keyed…

Intended for a 1- or 2-month curriculum in auto mechanics, this student manual on automotive pollution control was developed by a subject matter specialist at an area vocational school and tested in a vocational auto shop. Intended either for use in an integrated curriculum or for use in teaching pollution control as a separate course, these 12…

Research measured the attention of deaf children to captioned visuals using a conjugate reinforcement procedure. The subjects were six deaf children aged eight to 15, whose IQs fell within the normal range. The stimulus material consisted of slides produced from a captioned filmstrip; subjects controlled the presentation of the stimulus via a…

This revised edition of a basic primer in human relations for job situations will prove useful both as a training tool and as a reference. In order to promote positive attitudes, especially for students starting out in the world of work, various topics are discussed, illustrated by means of 20 case problems. Offering suggested answers for these…

This second annual color keyed evaluation report describes 17 State goals for vocational education, presents criterion questions for each goal, identifies quantitative evidence, analyzes data to measure the extent of attainment of the objectives, and develops recommendations. Written as an evaluation system for a State project to aid vocational…

This publication continues the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) review of science films and books. Each book or film review includes: grade level, the level of recommendation from "Highly recommended" to "Not recommended," bibliographic data, and ordering information. A special section is devoted to children's books.…

A short analysis of four methods of instruction in writing, particularly the transition from the aural-oral to the writing stage. The question is raised as to the usefulness of pictures. They might be better used as a motivational aid than as an instructional tool. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A description of two conversation courses (elementary and advanced) given during a summer session at Middlebury College. The materials used were tapes and slides made in France by the instructors to realize the course objectives--use of authentic spoken French and cultural education. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Utilizes a factorial design with the variables "use or non-use of Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) inquiry slides" and "BSCS biology or non-BSCS biology." Eighteen classes of high school biology students were used in the study. Among other findings, groups using BSCS slides were found to be overall superior on…

The inability of foreign language students to produce acceptable approximations of new vowel sounds initiated a study to devise a real-time visual display system whereby the students could match vowel production to a visual pedagogical model. The system used amateur radio equipment and a standard oscilloscope. (CHK)

The Reseau Video-Correspondence is a network within which students can send videotaped letters to each other across distances. The technique appeals to students and offers a range of possible class activities. (MSE)

Procedures for actually teaching effective listening in a second language (which is frequently tested rather than taught) include: preparing learners to listen; providing support during listening; assigning appropriate tasks; providing positive feedback; and revising teaching notes. (Author/CB)

Supporting evidence from both neurological research in brain hemisphere functions and comparisons of the use of symbols in Eastern and Western cultures are used to advance the position that the capability of graphics software for microcomputers to combine textual and visual elements makes them a powerful and revolutionary communications tool. (CLB)

Discusses the use of a "crankie," a simple story device made from a cardboard box, in studying women's history in the high school classroom. Presents an example of a crankie story which focuses on Rosa Parks and the Montgomery (Alabama) bus boycott. Describes an evaluation process and assesses the activity's instructional value. (GEA)

Considers ways in which teachers can determine and teach aspects of cultural appreciation through foreign language literature and evaluate whether the culture depicted is authentic, aculture, burlesque, or deformation of culture. (Author/CB)