The teacher inservice minicourse described here is designed to increase the teacher's use of higher cognitive questions, which helps develop student ability to think and is primarily concerned with analysis, synthesis, and evaluation questions. Information is provided here on the purposes and content of the course and materials as well as…

The teacher learning module described here focuses on encouraging teachers to draw examples from students' experiences and to test the student's understanding of concepts and principles. The module covers the methods of using instruction for teaching concepts through the use of examples and illustrations. This descriptive report provides further…

The inservice and preservice learning module described here focuses on instructional strategies that will improve teachers' abilities to describe learning objectives in a competency-based program, to develop good technical skills, and to provide a variety of strategies for incorporation into individual teaching styles. Information is provided in…

The inservice learning module described focuses on teaching mathematical concepts at the elementary grade level. Specifically covered in the module are discovery learning, drill activities, understanding number concepts, and introduction to geometry. Information is provided in this descriptive report on the scope and sequencing of topics and the…

The workshop instructional materials described here are designed to try out a systematic problem solving process as a way of working toward improvements in the school setting. Topics include diagnosis using force field technique, small group dynamics, planning for action, and planning a RUPS (Research Using Problem Solving) project. This…

The described learning module is designed for teachers who wish to improve their students' skill in map reading and interpretation. The content area is geography. An outline of the table of contents of the module is provided. Activities and resources involved in the use of this product are described. Ordering information for materials used in this…

Focusing on occupational clusters of transportation and communications, this unit entitled "Telephone Workers" is one of four grade one units which are part of a total set of twenty-seven career development curriculum units for grades K-6. This unit is organized into four sections. Section 1 identifies one career development-centered…

The described inservice teacher education program is designed for elementary school teachers interested in developing skills in teaching reading in an individually guided educational program. The scope and sequencing of topics in the program are outlined, and activities and resources are described. Ordering information for materials is provided,…

The described inservice teacher education materials are designed for teachers at all levels in bilingual classrooms who wish to develop childrens' interest in enhancing their awareness and ability to deal with cultural diversity. The contents of the modules used in this program are outlined, and activities and resources involved in their use are…

The described inservice teacher education program is for elementary school teachers who will be dealing with special children in their regular classroom. The scope and sequencing of topics in the program are outlined, and the activities and resources involved are described. Ordering information is provided. A critique of the program is included.…

This tobacco education curriculum for junior high contains a sampling of teaching methods, concepts and objectives for the course, and instructional units. Each unit, designed to reinforce a major concept in regard to smoking, lists suggested learning activities as well as instructional materials to be used and resources available to the teacher.…

The learning module described is for elementary or secondary level teachers who wish to improve their understanding of the meaning of test reliability and validity. The contents of the module are outlined, and activities and resources involved in its use are described. Ordering information on materials is provided, and a critique of the module is…

The intent of the described teacher inservice education program is to provide secondary school teachers with a set of concepts for understanding their students' responses to literature. The scope and sequencing of topics in the program is outlined, and activities and resources involved are described. Ordering information for materials is included…

The described inservice teacher education materials are designed for the first-year teacher at the elementary grade level with the specific area of concentration on the teaching of reading. The objectives for new teachers are outlined as well as the contents of the booklets that comprise the learning module. Activities and resources involved in…

The described teacher inservice education product is designed for primary and elementary school teachers interested in learning about mathematical games and activities. Ordering information for the films and cassette tapes is provided. The scope and sequencing of topics are outlined, and a critique of the product is included. (JD)