Describes practical guidelines constructed by the staff of a large-scale self-access English language instruction project in Malaysia, focusing on the production of self-access materials in a situation where staff have limited resources, where both quantity and quality are required, and where there is a need to provide an in-house look to the…

The article discusses the rationale and advantages of school-based parent training in child behavior management. The research literature on behavioral parent training is reviewed. Information on packaged behavioral parent training programs, as well as other resources for practitioners and parents, is provided. (Author/DB)

Suggests that students in French classes are not given enough practice in using numbers. Offers several suggestions, activities, and texts to help increase comprehension. (EKN)

Discusses the use of French language newspapers in the second language classroom. Gives a model for analyzing the articles' content and examines some of the advantages and drawbacks in using newspaper articles as teaching materials. (EKN)

Presents a report form that allows for the systematic evaluation of instructional materials, highlighting learning objectives/strategies, grade level, technical quality, storage and identification for classroom teachers. (RAO)

Gives criteria to be considered prior to the purchase of instructional media, and lists software taxonomies, defined by mode, degree of abstraction, and by ease and cost of production. Appropriate uses of media and media selection aids are discussed. (RAO)

This article presents many ideas on recycling instructional materials and turning junk and discards into useful classroom and playground materials at little or no cost. (SJL)

Discusses the purchasing of electronic equipment by journalism departments. Points out that the ideal machine for all situations does not exist, indicates that scheduling machine usage is important, suggests that purchasing bids be specific, and encourages getting as many faculty people involved in knowing how to use the equipment as possible. (TJ)

Discusses the eight steps in developing an instructional videotape: planning, brainstorming content, sequencing the storyline, defining the treatment, developing the introduction and conclusion, scripting the video and audio, controlling the production, and specifying the postproduction. (DMM)

The article recommends that gifted students learn Esperanto, the language invented to be simple, logical, and consistent and thus an ideal second language. One program teaching gifted students, ages 8-12, Esperanto is briefly described as are sources of Esperanto teaching materials. (DB)

Claims that educational fair use is more permissive than most writing teachers and administrators realize. Presents four factors, suggested by the Copyright Act of 1976, which teachers and administrators should consider in order to make informed decisions about their practices. Lists 4 websites. (NH)

Like educators around the country, staff in juvenile justice facilities recognize the serious academic challenges that many of their students face because of low levels of literacy achievement. This "Adolescent Literacy Guide" provides guidance to administrators and teachers who want to increase opportunities for students in juvenile…

To assist school districts in selecting science instructional materials, the California State Department of Education has developed detailed descriptions of state-adopted elementary programs and texts. This guide includes an annotated index of all adopted materials and separate descriptions for each program or series. The index contains a listing…

This booklet is the first of four sequels to the guide "Educational Objectives" that discuss the selection and use of instructional methods. Following a brief introduction, the systems approach to course or curriculum design is reviewed, and the selection of appropriate instructional methods is described as the second key step in the course or…

This document was developed to assist teachers and school districts in analyzing and selecting instructional materials for American Indian students. The document's recommendations are consistent with Wisconsin state standards and with guidelines set forth by American Indian, Alaska Native, and international indigenous education associations.…