Suggests a number of guidelines to serve as a basis for policy on the use of hand-held calculators in the elementary school. (MP)

In this manual, written for the education of preservice and inservice teachers, supervisors, and administrators, the emphasis is placed on developing an elementary school curriculum that relates subjects to the child's growing experience in everyday life. In seven chapters the following major topics are covered: (l) objectives in the curriculum;…

Group classes with 30-40 children per teacher favor the children who catch on fast. These children participate more in class and give more feedback to the teacher, so the teacher gears instruction to them and goes too fast for students who are having difficulty. Peer and cross-age tutoring, can supplement class learning and help the below-average…

Enumerates, in a checklist form, the characteristics of well-developed, effective instructional programs for the purpose of providing criteria for the review of environmental education programs, the quality of individual program objectives, and the technical characteristics used in meeting the objectives. (eight references) (Author/MCO)

Data derived from two special censuses of Oklahoma (1975) and Mississippi (1974) Choctaw populations were used to compare and contrast selected demographic, social, and economic characteristics of "blood brothers" and the variations by location in their quality of life. Comparisons revealed the following: (1) southeastern Oklahoma and…

This guide for French teachers was prepared with the help of teaching professionals who responded to a questionnaire administered in April 1973. It gives suggestions and information on: (1) curriculum planning, achievement levels, and sample programs; (2) teaching materials; (3) testing; (4) teacher aids such as workshops, professional…

Urban adaptation patterns of male and female American Indians were investigated via comparison of premigration statistics (48 Navajo and 40 Oklahoma families) with postmigration statistics on a sample of 23 Navajo and 21 Oklahoma families now living in Los Angeles. The premigration variables were residence patterns; population density;…

Examines the role of technology in (1) the move toward national science standards; (2) science curriculum changes; (3) hands-on science; (4) the potential of networking teachers; and (5) science assessment. Lists products for a new science literacy and support, services, and resources for science teachers. (MDH)

This guide was developed to assist schools in the process of self-evaluation of their foreign language programs in grades seven through twelve. The principal focus is on the teaching and learning process, with an emphasis on the quality of the curriculum, the training, experience and effectiveness of the instructional staff, the quality of the…

The aim of this guide is to raise the quality of instruction and to advance the opportunities available to all pupils for better learning. It is to be completed by each foreign language teacher in the elementary schools and by the program coordinator. The items consist of standards and practices that generally characterize good programs. The areas…

Described is Project ADAPT (A Developmental Approach to Psychomotor Transfer), a validated program used with 808 primary grade children, some with learning difficulties, over a 3-year period to enhance academic readiness and self esteem through psychomotor training. An introductory project summary explains program objectives, the needs assessment…