Provides information on Landsat maps of Canada made from pictures taken by satelitte. Suggests guidelines for their use in the elementary classroom. (Author/CM)

Military activities have played a part in shaping the nature of contemporary Canada. The main books dealing with recent Canadian military history that might be of interest to high school students are discussed. (RM)

A history professor relates his experiences producing and using audio-visual material and warns teachers not to rely on audio-visual aids for classroom presentations. Includes examples of popular audio-visual aids on Canada that communicate unintended, inaccurate, or unclear ideas. Urges teachers to exercise caution in the selection and use of…

Examines four methods of training therapists (didactic, skill training, experiential, and personal growth) and proposes combination of these methods as best means of training experiential therapists. Reviews current developments in manualization and adherence measurement in experiential approaches. Discusses advantages of context-sensitive,…

A study conducted in Alberta, Canada, examined curriculum development at provincial, district, and school levels through the eyes of participating teachers. Findings indicate teachers felt satisfied with production of high-quality materials, with efforts to improve education, and with participation on curriculum committees. (SI)

Suggests that linguistic and cultural aspects of francophone countries other than just France are necessary for a well-rounded perspective of French as a second language spoken over a large geographic area and by a diverse population. This study looks at 12 textbooks and additional language learning materials chosen to represent various authors,…

Describes a project that uses childrens' literature to teach social studies and history in elementary classrooms. Reviews research which suggests that students at this level prefer to read narrative literature rather than traditional textbooks. Describes the project's impact on participating students and teachers. (CFR)

Proposes a model for second language educators who are seeking a more communicative approach to second language instruction. A process for selection and ordering of content is outlined, and factors rendering an activity more communicative are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Responds to Grace Feuerverger's article on literacy intervention. The authors argue that uncritical use of multilingual resources is unlikely to result in significant improvement in students' literacy. They outline problems inherent in the use of multilingual materials and reasons for international cooperation in this area. (14 references)…

This text is a verbatim transcription of an interview with John Bates, a former math coordinator for Metro-Toronto schools, and the Director of Inner City Education, Toronto, Canada. (The interview was conducted by Thomas C. O'Brien under the auspices of the Teachers' Center Project of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.) Much of the…

In an address to a symposium on children's book publishing in Canada, the author describes and critiques recent efforts of governments, school systems, publishers, and other organizations to promote the production, distribution, and use of materials distinctly Canadian. A sample list of children's books is appended. (Editor/SJL)

Examines controversies about the goals and strategies of history in the K-12 curriculum. Reviews and recommends recent books and instructional materials on history. Expresses hope that the quality and quantity of appropriate materials for teaching history will increase. (CFR)

Reports results of an informal survey that identified instructional materials used in teaching cataloging and classification in library and information science programs in the United States and Canada. A listing of materials is provided under the headings of cataloging and classification tools, textbooks, and background and supplementary reading…

Agencies funding early childhood education projects, policy analysts, and research consumers have created a demand for research tools generating data with applied reliability. This paper examines the focus group as a social science research tool which meets this demand. Part 1 defines a focus group as a carefully planned discussion designed to…

Intended for geography professors, researchers, and undergraduate students, this publication focuses on the important issues surrounding the urbanization of agricultural land, the assessment of the relative effectiveness of policy responses, and an assessment of opportunities for change in approaches toward farmland preservation. Emphasis is on…