One method, among others, to improve the school curriculum is having teachers and supervisors visit innovative school-class settings. These innovative schools must exemplify quality teaching-learning situations. (Author)

The instructional potential of telegames is considered, and media specialists are urged to contribute to planning for the educational use of these devices. (STS)

Classifies the major kinds of learning apparently inherent for children participating in creative drama and attempts to define the kinds of learning a teacher can help promote. Available from: Children's Theatre Review, Children's Theatre Association of America, American Theatre Association, 1029 Vermont Avenue, Suite 402, Washington, D.C. 20005.…

This annotated bibliography from the International Educational Reporting Service lists recent publications and documents dealing with educational innovations. A subject and country index is provided as well as sources where readers may obtain the announced documents and publications. (CLB)

Enumerates ways in which material recorded directly from the radio (interviews, sports commentaries, etc.) and TV ("People's Court") can be used in high school to teach a wide range of English skills. (NKA)

The educational potential of time-lapse video sequences and weather data obtained using a conventional microcomputer are considered in the light of recent advances in both fields. Illustrates how videos and microcomputers can be used to study clouds in meteorology classes. (RM)

Explores the institutionalization of a fairly new Bureau of Consumer Services within the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Using documentation and participant observation, this paper analyzes the Bureau's manipulation of symbols and the developing ceremonies of exchange that ensured the Bureau's growth and survival in an interorganizational…

Teachers can increase students' learning time by following specific instructional methods that maintain interest and develop the experience of success. Selection of realistic learning goals is essential. (CJH)

Because it was financially impossible to put a microcomputer center at each of nine Chapter I-funded elementary schools in the Modesto (California) City Schools, a remodeled school bus was converted into a mobile computing center. Objectives of the "Compubus" program and evaluation of the first year are discussed. (JN)

This collection is designed to assist new and experienced faculty members who are teaching in interdisciplinary settings and who want to advance the integrative learning of their students and administrators who want to encourage integrative and interdisciplinary teaching in their institutions. Following an introduction, Laying a Foundation for…

Reviews several objections to the use of computers in the English classroom, then describes three English programs. (FL)

Describes a psychology course in which magical illusions were used for teaching the principles of sensation and perception. Students read psychological, philosophical, historical, and magical literature on illusion, performed a magical illusion, and analyzed the illusion in terms of the psychological principles involved. (Author/KC)

Presents three simple ideas for motivating elementary school children who cannot use a standard reading text; materials used are readily accessible. (CMV)

One educational alternative for gifted students is Saturday programs. Ongoing programs offer instruction in such diverse areas as oriental philosophy, civil engineering, television production, and magic. (PHR)

Describes five teaching units designed to broaden students' understanding of the many ways in which things may be seen, to teach about analogies, and to teach the use of analogies in generating ideas in advertising. (GT)