What is known about rural science education is derived from perceptions with little empirical data available. Science educators need to develop a database related to rural education to better meet needs of rural children. Available data should be analyzed to provided a framework on which rural science education may grow. (BRR)

Home visits by the teacher can be particularly valuable in creating mutual trust, respect, and cooperation between home and school. This article discusses the benefits of home visits and makes specific suggestions for the teacher on how such visits should be conducted. (DS)

Outlines characteristics of effective technology-based distance-learning programs that meet specific local needs, incorporate current educational theory and practice, and satisfy the social and emotional needs of the students. Presents guidelines for program development in rural schools. (SV)

Investigates the status of primary education among rural girls in 40 Chinese townships of 18 counties. Contends that the difficulties faced by these girls are representative of the situation in a number of other locales. Identifies 3 major problems which have led to inferior educational level among girls and suggests 4 remedies. (KO)

This article describes prevention and treatment factors that can assist rural students at risk for learning difficulties to develop self-esteem and lead useful lives. Factors include social change, teacher education, community-business-school partnerships, family involvement, community education, interdisciplinary approaches to assessment, school…

Surveyed 225 South Dakota middle school educators to assess significance 18 social issues have for mankind and to what extent they are/should be included in rural social studies curricula. Ranked alcohol/drug abuse, pollution, and violence as top issues. Found issues not included in curriculum to extent educators felt necessary. (NEC)

By using special teachable moments, small segments of lessons, or short periods of time during the school day, classroom teachers can integrate cooperative games, rhythmical activities, fundamentals of movement, outdoor recreation, and leisure concepts into the rural elementary school curriculum. Prime considerations should include fun, action,…

This short paper is designed to serve as a kind of primer for professors interested in thinking through ways to build a rural dimension into mathematics education courses in the interest of squarely addressing the vision and mission of ACCLAIM. Few words, therefore, will be deployed in the interest of establishing an intellectual warrant for the…

Describes the King William County, Virginia gifted program, which was begun in 1977, in terms of its two components (summer enrichment within the school and at the local community college and curriculum adaptations during the school year to meet individual needs). (AH)

Addresses basic considerations for systematic introduction of computer technology in early childhood special education programs, and explores unique computer applications in rural special education. Offers practical suggestions for developing prerequisite computer skills in young children with the aid of toys and switches. (Author/SV)

Despite problems encountered by the characteristics of rural education districts, successful and appropriate programs to teach gifted students can thrive by utilization of nontraditional techniques for student identification and by delivery of services through acceleration, technology, advanced placement classes, mentors, community resources, and…

This handbook presents a snapshot view of the use of telecommunications technologies to deliver instruction to distant audiences of K-12 students in the United States. The information is intended specifically for people who work in and with small, rural, or remote schools. Available technologies and programming vary widely in offerings and…

An economical strategy used to expand the curriculum at the Peterson (Minnesota) secondary school, a small rural facility, is described. The need for an enriched curriculum was identified on the basis of several shortcomings perceived in the existing school program: few electives, student stereotyping and cliques, and inadequate special needs…

The Program for Exceptional Children of the University of South Carolina developed a project to address the need for an improved service delivery model for handicapped students in rural South Carolina. The project trained regular elementary teachers at the master's degree level to function as consultants to other regular classroom teachers with…

Recognizing that New York State has one of the largest rural populations in the United States and that it is impossible to institute special curricula at the College of Saint Rose (CSR) to train future special education teachers for rural areas, this manual was compiled to provide CSR Education Division faculty with a guide to available existing…