Describes the development of a computer program called Shoemaker Computerized Instruction Office (SCIO) that contains morphology, vocabulary, and syntax drills used to teach Latin. Latin morphology is explained, student improvement after using the drills is discussed, and planned future enhancements of SCIO, including parsing capabilities, are…

The mastery learning model called "Essentials, Correctives, and Enrichment" was adopted in the fall of 1982 in one elementary school in Goochland County, Virginia. The experiment has been expanded to all county elementary schools and is currently being implemented in the junior and senior high schools. (MT)

Computer programs designed for testing and teaching language comprehension and for evaluating language production skills through the analysis of free speech samples in mentally retarded students are described. (JMK)

FITNESSGRAM, a computerized program for scoring and reporting students' physical fitness status based on specific tests, has been a resounding success in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, public schools. The program provides feedback to students and permits evaluation of physical fitness efforts on a school-by-school basis. (PP)

This report is the fulfillment of the reporting requirement of the Oklahoma Educational Indicators Program in which the State Board of Education was instructed to report on the performance of public schools and school districts. It reports on 548 school districts and 1,801 conventional school sites. The report covers data on classroom teachers,…

Urges the use of writing models in content area instruction to demonstrate to students exactly what they are asked to produce and suggests that content area faculty join forces with English faculty in the teaching of composition. (AEA)

Physical education can have a strong impact on the development of self concept. The student who is positively oriented and who has a sense of belonging, worth, and competence possesses a strong foundation for learning. Ways that physical education teachers can help students improve their self concepts are described. (CJ)

Describes the development of a peer counseling program in an inner-city Chicago high school with emphasis on peer counselor selection and training procedures. Discusses the benefits and problems inherent in this program. (SJL)

Current approaches to helping students learn, chiefly in Britain and involving groups rather than individuals, are reviewed and related to research on learning. Four issues are explored: learning and studying; problems of subject and context; change, autonomy and the learner; and the relationship between research and development. (Author/JMD)

Discusses how the author utilized two teaching strategies (application and collaborative learning) to enhance student achievement within a micro-theory course called social foundations of human behavior. Explains that student responses were monitored and that the teaching approach was modified again. Includes references. (CMK)

Describes an expository writing lesson, taught in the context of a modified writing workshop, that motivates needy students to compose meaningful essays. Explains that this approach promotes self-pacing and independent learning. Concludes that this method helps struggling readers see themselves as writers. (PM)

Discusses how to improve the listening skills of music students and addresses the importance of enabling students to listen. Explores the various issues that can be addressed when helping students focus on their skills. Provides a list of tips for helping ensemble students become more focused listeners. (CMK)

Summarizes the changes in student achievement scores from 313 schools that completed an improvement cycle and were accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) in 1999-2001. Concludes that the NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI) process offers a high likelihood of improvement in student achievement. (AUTH/KP)

Provides an overview of the theoretical arguments and problems encountered in the implementation of information technology in Chinese language teaching. States there is a belief that teaching and learning can be enhanced with the introduction of information technology, explaining that it may increase students' motivation to learn. (CMK)

Examines the impact of adding interactive video technology in an experimental course, "Congress and the Policy Process", in which the students held conversations with participants in Washington politics who acted as video seminar speakers. Reports that interaction with politicians improved the student learning experiences and grasp of the course…