The objective of the document is to provide analyses of curriculum materials that will allow elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, curriculum coordinators, and college methods teachers to select materials that are appropriate to their students, school, and community on the basis of grade level (K-6, 7-12), discipline,…

Presents an annotated list of nine selected resource materials from the ERIC Information System database that were designed by classroom teachers. Maintains that these provide effective alternatives to textbooks and other commercially produced materials. (CFR)

Explains interactive videodisc technology and describes programs that are available for elementary and secondary school curriculums. Hardware configuration requirements are discussed, listings of videodisc resource guides and videodisc companies are provided, and a guide to the 50 most popular videodiscs is presented by subject area, including…

Discusses the selection criteria of reinforcement in phonics materials. Reports on a search for phonics materials which met the criteria of having an appropriate amount of reinforcement, high transfer potential, and high content validity. Finds that "Signals Video Learning Series" is a satisfactory phonics program. (MG)

Evaluates materials for classroom instruction or professional development in the language arts. Addresses the effort to create better teaching through thematic inquiry units by reviewing three professional development texts, three instructional kits or multimedia packages, and three magazines for children. Concludes by sharing some general…

Reviews books, videos, audiotapes, and posters teachers can use for multicultural education in elementary and secondary grades. The 38 works reviewed focus on art, cultural diversity, the civil rights movement, United States history, folktales, racism and prejudice, and resource and teaching guides. (SLD)

Introduces two microfilm collections, one on the Indian Wars of the 19th century and one on records of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and four CD-ROM references focusing on Amnesty International, multicultural America, Latin American studies, and North American Indians. (SLD)

Reviews books, curricula, posters, videos, and computer software for use in multicultural education in elementary and secondary grades. The 28 products reviewed explore social skills, hate crimes, gender issues, multicultural heritages, immigration, and instructional improvement. (SLD)

Reviews books, videos, and software for multicultural education in elementary and secondary grades. The 37 works reviewed explore issues of race and gender equity, ethnicity, disabilities, hate crimes, effective instruction, and other aspects of education for cultural awareness. Some instructional kits are included. (SLD)

Interdisciplinary by nature, environmental education is appropriate in any subject area and many educators often integrate environmental concepts into their lesson plans. This compendium of 109 collections of curriculum materials has been developed to assist educators in their selection of materials focusing on water resources. Curricula cover…

This book is a nontechnical introduction to the use and understanding of computers and educational software. Topics included in the book are: (1) uses of computers in today's educational system; (2) a basic description of computers and hardware; (3) a basic understanding of computer-assisted instruction; (4) programming aids and tools; (5) how to…

Reviews books and videos for multicultural education and cultural awareness in elementary and secondary classrooms. The 28 works reviewed focus on gender and minority experiences, U.S. history, multicultural mathematics, folklore, world literature, and the lives of distinguished Americans from minority groups. (SLD)

Asserts that geography teachers teach how to derive information about history and culture from maps, photographs, and observations of real landscapes. Reviews four books: (1) "From Sea Charts to Satellite Images;" (2) "Historic Illinois From the Air;" (3) "Cultural Geography on Topographic Maps;" and (4) "US 40." Includes suggested student…