This book utilizes principles of curriculum development established by research findings and by tested experiences of teachers throughout the country. Part 1 treats the adolescent and his world from the viewpoints of both the teen-ager and the teacher. Part 2 focuses on the language arts program: (1) designing the program, (2) building…

This report lists the major conclusions of 28 publications prepared by PROJECT DESIGN, funded under ESEA Title III, to assess the dimensions of educational needs in Fresno, California. Following the presentation of conclusions by source, specific conclusions are arranged and listed by topic in the following categories: (1) objectives, planning,…

This document summarizes a related set of educational objectives and performance requirements for Fresno, California, developed by PROJECT DESIGN, a program funded under ESEA Title III. In the first section, tentative needs identified by project participants and listed in Conclusions From Needs Assessment Publications (EA 002 846) are arranged…

This report describes research into the effectiveness of the language laboratory in improving students' reading, listening and speaking skills in secondary school language programs. The experiment, involving some 5,000 students in 21 school districts of the Metropolitan School Study Council, was restricted to students of French. Student…

The various combinations of television equipment suitable for use in deaf education are described in terms of the systems used. The classroom system would consist of two cameras, a videotape recorder, a special effects generator for captioning, and a monitor of sufficient size for classroom viewing. The campus system would have the same…

Included in this volume are the reports dealing with the effective use of audiovisual media in foreign language instruction and developed by the working committees of the sixteenth annual Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Six individuals prepared the media descriptions and selected the demonstrations described in the…

A preface by Andre Martinet and a brief discussion of the author's approach to research introduce this descriptive study of bilingualism. Various aspects of interference--lexical, grammatical, and phonic are examined. Major emphasis is focused on the role and influence of socio-cultural setting and psychological factors inherent in bilingualism.…

Special education and school equipment for handicapped students, particularly for those in wheel chairs, are outlined with suggestions for increasing the quality and effectiveness of special education instruction. Guidelines are given for the provision of an adequate learning environment for handicapped students. Special furniture and equipment is…

To maintain within a national unity the richness of cultural diversity that has made America great, school curriculums should develop in the child a knowledge of the country's varying cultures. Teachers should initiate for children meaningful experiences with other cultures to help them appreciate the differences and similarities among people. One…

The purpose of this study was to determine if educators and prospective teachers were equally knowledgeable regarding the following three recommended principles and practices for developing oral language skills of first grade disadvantaged students: (1) Teachers should encourage children to express themselves freely and have the children do most…

This second of two volumes resulting from a seminar attended by 232 vocational-technical leaders from 34 states and the District of Columbia, covers the general sessions and the sub-seminar on micro-teaching and video recording. General session presentations on teacher education by Martin W. Essex, Virgil S. Lagomarceno, and William G. Loomis are…

Communication is defined and the neurological bases of it and its disorders are discussed. The prevalence and costs of communicative disorders are described; current research and financial support for it and for training of investigators are reviewed. Details are then given concerning research on hearing, including the auditory system and its…

A discussion of group play therapy includes chapters on the school as a setting for treating emotionally disturbed children and focuses on suggestions for group workers. A synopsis of the play group treatment process precedes a description of considerations in organizing groups and methods for working with the children. Recommendations are made…

The pattern drill used in language instruction, termed the "schmattern drill" in this article, is severely criticized for depriving students of meaningful communication opportunities. Methods of alleviating student boredom through the extension of and variation in pattern drill design are illustrated by examples of contrasting "schmattern" and…

Using the skills and knowledge obtained in Office Career Occupations No. 1, the students will build their skill in typewriting and alphabetic filing. The 90-hour course also includes improvement of skills in numeric filing, communication, spelling, and computation; recognition of good personality traits, grooming habits, attitudes, and…