Examines the presentation of quantum mechanics in eight secondary chemistry texts for elements associated with a conceptual change model: (1) dissatisfaction; (2) intelligibility; (3) plausibility; and (4) fruitfulness. Reports that these elements were not present in sufficient quantities to promote conceptual change. Presents recommendations for…

This article explores the use for ELT young learners of predictable stories and books. These stories and books originally written for native English speaking children are finding their way into classrooms for second and foreign language learners. This genre can be used to help native English speaking children as well as children learning English…

Based on an analysis of textbooks, a presentation of four basic functions of clarity, or graphic presentation in the textbook (geographical, semantic, situational, stimulating) as well as their place and functions in the learning processes, on the basis of discoveries by A. N. Leontyev and P. Ja. Galperin. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

AN INVESTIGATION WAS MADE OF THE READABILITY LEVELS OF NINE CONTINUOUS SERIES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS, GRADES 1-6. THE FOLLOWING SCIENCE SERIES WERE EVALUATED--ALLYN AND BACON, AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY, GINN, HARPER AND ROW, HEATH, LYONS AND CARNAHAN, MACMILLAN, SINGER, AND WINSTON. THE SPACHE FORMULA (SAFIER METHOD) WAS APPLIED TO…

The DeFrancis Chinese texts and texts from the People's Republic of China are compared, regarding instructional value, character use and cost. (CHK)

Reviews nine recent texts, supplements, kits and professional references for secondary-level composition instruction. (SJL)

Reviewed are 11 recently published kits, texts, supplements, series and professional references for values education in the elementary grades. (SJL)

This contribution offers a critical analysis in which the French textbook "Salut" (Diesterweg, Frankfurt), which was originally designed for the 2nd or 3rd foreign language level in the Gymnasium and the People's College, is tested for its applicability to the Realschule. (text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

THIS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ADULT LITERACY AND BASIC EDUCATION MATERIALS IS DIVIDED INTO THREE STAGES -- INTRODUCTORY (LEVELS 1-3), ELEMENTARY (LEVELS 4-6), AND INTERMEDIATE (LEVELS 7-9). SUBJECT MATTER INCLUDES READING (INCLUDING COMPREHENSION), SPELLING, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR, ARITHMETIC, SOCIAL STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY, CITIZENSHIP AND DAILY…

A French language text entitled "Plus ca change..." is reviewed and, despite some shortcomings, is found to be useful in presenting France to learners of its language. (MSE)

Surveys recently published materials for jazz education and questions the premises from which they are derived, the approaches which they employ, and their utility in achieving their purported end of teaching students to play jazz. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of these books and of jazz training. (GEA)