This book investigates the content of the grammar syllabus typically employed in mainstream English Language Teaching. Using a mixed-methods approach, the author examines how the syllabuses used in coursebooks are actually constructed, how they evolved and how valid their contents are as a basis for teaching. The research reported consists of a…

This short, narrative pamphlet on plywood mills accompanies the appropriate grade level curriculum guide. (BP)

This short, narrative pamphlet on saw and planing mills accompanies the appropriate grade level curriculum guide. (BP)

This short, narrative pamphlet on the weather and the logger accompanies the appropriate grade level curriculum guide. (BP)

This short, narrative pamphlet accompanies the appropriate grade level curriculum guide. (BP)

This book, designed primarily for writers, contains 100 chapters of instruction by contemporary writers, editors, and literary agents. A list of 2,500 markets for manuscripts is also provided. Part 1 contains articles which analyze the essence of writing and deal with such topics as writers' talent, creativity, and background. Part 2 focuses on…

This short, narrative pamphlet on the roles of engineers in environmental quality control accompanies the appropriate grade level curriculum guide. (BP)

This working paper describes matters of copyright as they relate to teachers in Great Britain who wish to use copyrighted materials. An explanation of the principles of copyright law is followed by statements as to the present conditions of use by teachers of specific copyrighted materials: printed matter, recordings, films and photographs,…

This book is designed as an introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web for teachers and school library media specialists. The book helps educators learn about the Internet and assists them in taking the lead in technology in their school. Librarians have a vested interest in learning about the Internet and its wealth of resources. As a…

This book argues that people live simultaneously in two different cultures. Values of the first culture are imparted to children through curriculum in the nation's public school classrooms. The second culture is the world of mass communication that promotes consumption, instant gratification, and impulse. The clash between these cultures confronts…

An intermediate-level textbook intended for those who have had at least 2 1/2 years of Chinese language study is presented. The objective of the text is to assist in developing the reading and conversational skills required for dealing with general topics in the pure and applied sciences. Common terms and concepts from three general fields (Life…

The reader is one of several supplementary materials for a 15-week newspaper course about popular culture in the United States. Four major sections contain 57 readings from sources such as monographs, novels, journal articles, and research reports. The readings present research findings, personal observations, and debate over the definition and…

A systematic approach to second language curriculum development is outlined, enumerating the phases and activities involved in developing and implementing a sound and effective language program. The first chapter describes a system whereby all language teaching activities can be classified into approaches, syllabuses, techniques, exercises, or…

Key areas of modern language teaching are addressed in 10 articles. In addition to a general overview of methods and aims of foreign language teaching, attention is directed to the audiolingual and audiovisual revolution, language study for the slow-learning child and for the child with above average ability, imaginative learning activities for…

This guide is a collection of essays on the writing of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) textbooks and other instructional materials. Articles include: "Writing and Publishing Textbooks (Patricia Byrd); "The Craft of Materials Writing" (Fraida Dubin); "Considering Culture: Guidelines for ESL/EFL Textbook Writers" (Gayle Nelson); "Issues in the…