Based on data from a longitudinal study of preservice teacher education conducted at a large midwestern university, this paper describes and appraises what prospective elementary teachers in two different teacher preparation programs were taught about textbooks, what they learned, and what they did with these lessons during student teaching. It is…

Serving as the basis for the first administrative complaint alleging sex discrimination in textbooks to be filed under federal law, the findings presented in this report are based on an analysis, made by parents and citizens in a midwestern city, of 12 texts in the elementary reading program of a major publisher. Generally, the findings are stated…

A computer-assisted analysis was conducted of the punctuation skills taught in nine series of language arts textbooks. Each text was subjected to a detailed, page-by-page analysis of instructional content, resulting in a content-specific analysis of punctuation instruction at each grade level. The results indicated significant differences among…

This study proposed to analyze the teaching of grammar nationally in grades three through eight by a qualitative analysis of textbooks used and a questionnaire survey of actual teaching practices, policies, and procedures. The textbooks were analyzed for their approaches to sentences, parts of speech, and word usage; their page allotments to…

This quarterly journal reviews books in different science fields which could be used by teachers in elementary school, secondary school, and in the first two years of college. Not only are the textbooks reviewed, but trade books and reference works in pure and applied sciences are included. Annotations are listed in order of Dewey Decimal…

Argues that many new books for schools are simply more colorful versions of earlier texts which inculcate racist and imperialist ideas in children. (Editor)

Study reveals the stress teachers place upon instructional materials and their use in teaching a variety of subjects. (RK)

The use of a wide variety of reading materials instead of standard textbooks for social studies instruction is advocated along with the pursuit of individual interests according to ability emphasizing concepts rather than facts. (MB)

Describes a survey of elementary school teachers in which the respondents rated the importance of the involvement of various groups in the selection of reading materials and a number of criteria for material selection. (HTH)

Three sets of instructional materials are discussed. They are: "Mathematics for Schools"; "Nuffield Maths 5-11"; and "SMP7-13." (MK)

Indicates and describes items that are incorrect in textbooks and a teacher edition of Discover SCIENCE for K-6. (YP)

Explains that after a vast majority of students expressed disinterest in their social studies classes, a group of teachers attempted to generate student interest by teaching an inclusive history. Focuses on the planning and preparation, teaching methods, and classroom environment. Lists three teaching components that correlate with student…

Discusses aspects of cultural understanding, particularly intercultural understanding, and addresses the development of cultural understanding through geography. Argues that textbooks and other secondary sources should present information about places and communities as changing and contested. Examines five primary geography textbook series and…

A study examined the historical development of the Cathedral Basic Readers (a.k.a. the Dick and Jane readers), a special edition used to teach reading in Catholic schools. Three questions served as a guiding framework: (1) what factors led to the creation, development, and discontinuance of this Reader series? (2) what were the differences between…

A study determined whether basal series published in 1993 are consistent with research on literacy development which indicates that children need authentic text that is full-length, unedited and connects content to the reading experience. Pupil editions, teacher's manuals, lesson structure, skills taught, the amount of skill work compared to…