Open educational resources (OER), which have existed over 15 years, consists of, in principle, fully open educational content, available for free to all and are adaptable to serve the needs of the user. They were created as a response to the high cost of textbooks and as a means of leveling the playing field in terms of ensuring equal access to…

As multicultural education is becoming integral to the core curriculum, teachers often implement this aspect into their courses through literature. However, standards and criteria to teach and promote active discussion about this literature are sparse. This book introduces pre-service and experienced teachers to the use of literature to promote…

The 2008 CASAS "Bibliography of Citizenship Materials" lists available instructional resources for citizenship education. It focuses on materials appropriate for preparing people for the naturalization process and the standardized citizenship examination. Resources include textbooks, audio materials, software and Videos/DVDs. The bibliography also…

The document provides analyses of curriculum materials that help elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, curriculum coordinators, and college methods teachers select materials that are appropriate for their students, school, and community. Analyses are provided on the basis of grade level, content, underlying philosophy, goals,…

Presents brief annotations and evaluative comments on various instructional media. Discusses filmstrips, computer software, and other instructional materials. Includes materials about dinosaurs, Native Americans, Congress, and the Vietnam War. Describes new technological resources for education. Provides information on availability. (DK)

Offers annotated references to both print materials and software packages used for teaching writing. (MS)

Presents an annotated list of nine selected resource materials from the ERIC Information System database that were designed by classroom teachers. Maintains that these provide effective alternatives to textbooks and other commercially produced materials. (CFR)

This guide contains a comprehensive, annotated resource list intended to assist teachers in selecting resources for the kindergarten classroom. The resources are listed alphabetically under the two main headings: Series and Individual Resources. A listing of suppliers, including regional resource and urban media centers, and a title/series index…

This index of nutrition education materials was prepared to assist teachers and the general public in acquiring useful teaching aids and educational materials. It lists booklets, pamphlets, and audio-visual aids that were collected during 1973 and early 1974, supplemented by similar materials cited in nutrition publications or listed as available…

Describes some books and media for New Jersey Studies, as well as some miscellaneous texts and reference materials. (SJL)

A selected, annotated bibliography provides information to help teachers obtain curriculum materials for economic education at the elementary and secondary levels. An introduction describes the background of the publication, selection criteria for materials cited, additional sources of information, directions for obtaining materials, hints for…

Reviews more than 24 books recently published on the topic of Christopher Columbus and the voyages of discovery. Classifies the books as those designed for student use, for teachers and scholars, biographies, and "Columbus-Bashers." Maintains that the different viewpoints of Columbus the hero and Columbus the villain are barriers for…

Lists a selection of books about the Pacific Rim area for social studies teachers who wish to add to their knowledge of the area. Includes selections on Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Describes and gives a brief critique of each book. (DK)

Describes primary and supplemental textbooks on nonparametric statistics. Lists conceptual and applied articles using these techniques. Recommends using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS-X) computer statistical analysis program. (CFR)

Provides an annotated list of print and audiovisual materials which will support teaching about China at the elementary and secondary levels. (JDH)