In this guide, the various factors necessary in a secondary level reading center are discussed in two sections. "Testing and Diagnosis" explores group screening tests, reading tests, student selection, diagnostic testing, the basic skills list, the Informal Reading Inventory, and posttesting. "Methods and Motivation" covers student motivation,…

Described is an interdisciplinary mainstreaming program for individualizing instruction for secondary learning disabled students, utilizing resource facilities in grades 7-9 in eight separate centers throughout Franklin County, Missouri. Aspects of this program--such as the developmental and by-pass strategies of instruction employed to help…

This handbook includes assorted checklists, calendars, guides, and forms to help in managing a high school reading laboratory. The program is based on a diagnostic-prescriptive, skill-centered approach to the teaching of reading. Procedures related to the philosophy of the program, organization and storage of materials, record keeping, and testing…

A teacher education program intended to increase the variety of questioning techniques employed by science instructors is presented and evaluated. Used by four different groups of secondary teachers, this module presents a question category classification structure based on the Aschner-Gallagher system, but modified to be specific for science…

The guide suggests cocepts and goals for career education and describes career development. It is based on an already existing career education program in Bingham County, Idaho and is intended for use in planning, developing, and implementing a program. The guide defines career education concepts and makes recommendations for implementing these…

This module consists of materials designed for use in an inservice program which, in its entirety, runs 16 hours. Instructions for conducting the Workshop Activities are included at appropriate intervals throughout the module. The program is divided into three units: (1) awareness of sex sterotyping in self, society and schools; (2) setting goals…

This individualized course guide for students of secondary social studies education consists primarily of modules of which some must be mastered or attempted and some are optional. Also included are prerequisites for the course and a number of experiences which are designed to develop insight into the teaching role. This is the last of three…

Based on a pilot project in ten Oregon high schools, this adopter's guide describes a training program designed to prepare high school students to be mentally and emotionally healthy parents. Three overall curriculum goals are identified: providing practice in clarification of personal values and responsible decision making, clarifying and…

This handbook is primarily designed for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), Instructional Assistants (IAs) and Teacher Trainees (TTs) in the Department of Near Eastern Studies (NES), Formerly Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, at the University of Michigan. The contents of the Handbook, however, can be of service to all teacher…

These guidelines for relationships of academia, professions, and agencies in mental health were developed for persons responsible for conducting professional continuing education programs in mental health. Following a brief introduction and definitions of terms, content is presented in six sections covering the following areas, respectively: (1)…

A description of current activities in instructional computing in Washington State community colleges is presented, along with curriculum content guidelines and planning procedures to assist colleges which plan to initiate or upgrade their activities in instructional computing. The document provides an overview of computing activities in the…

This handbook for nutritionists and dietitians as well as other health professionals (physicians, nurses, and health educators) is a guide to the content and conduct of the Heart Saver Program, a health education program designed to help prevent heart disease by bringing about significant changes in the food habits of the public. The content…

A comprehensive overview of major issues involved in educating the public about health, with emphasis on methods and approaches designed to foster community participation in health planning, is presented in this guide. It is intended to provide ideas for those engaged in health education program development with ideas for use in planning,…

These guidelines are addressed to individuals, organizations, corporations or foreign governments who are considering placing students in English Language Training (ELT) programs. They outline steps to be taken and items to be considered in first determining needs, and then selecting an ELT contractor. Part One describes the necessary procedures…

Intended for use by teachers, administrators, community people, and others involved in or considering involvement in the Native American Career Education (NACE) program, this guide serves as an introduction, overview, and resource for the junior high school program as a whole. There are eight chapters. In chapter 1, career education as a…