These guidelines discuss general concerns of second language instruction and problems related to the teaching of specific languages. Included are materials for use with average and superior students. The modern language program is discussed in terms of objectives, scope, and sequence. French, Spanish, German, and Russian sections cover the scope…

This teacher's manual grows out of a major research project that is attempting to discover the most effective methods of increasing motivation of the adolescent. The methods under study are combined into special courses that are given in schools by teachers, not in laboratories by research scientists nor in clinics by psychotherapists.…

A discussion of the challenge and promise of honors courses precedes an examination of an American History honors class composed of 24 high school juniors and seniors selected by one or more sets of criteria. The students came from well educated parents who raised comparatively small families, 13 were either first born or only children, and all…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with the interdependence of society and industry as related to the area of communications. Defining behavioral objectives, the course description includes a media guide, suggested classroom activities, and sample student evaluation forms, as well as the basic…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with a method of career analysis to enable him to determine whether a career is in harmony with his future employment goals. The package provides behavioral objectives, a student self-test, a basic information section, and a career analysis study to aid the student in…

The curriculum for the training of the entry level health workers (referred to as nursing aid, assistant, or basic health care worker) is organized with a modular approach and designed within the framework of a humanistic learning growth model. Module 1, The Health Core, provides basic education for any health care worker. Module 2, The Patient…

Helping students take a look at what the traditional family provides--necessities, protection, affection, security, transmission of values and culture, and a setting for socialization--is relevant in today's curriculum. Developed to be used at the senior high school level, the curriculum guide offers a course outline emphasizing 11 major concepts:…

The material contained in this curriculum guide is designed to help students, counselors, and teachers cover the career options available in the public services field. It is based on the premise that career choice in public service should be done with an accurate understanding of the field based on careful study and sustained effort over a period…

This is the third of seven resource units for a twelfth grade course on value conflicts and policy decisions. The topic for this unit is the underdeveloped countries. The objectives are listed as to generalizations, skills, and values. The double-page format relates objectives to pertinent content, teaching procedures, and instructional materials.…

This curriculum outline provides a set of minimal essentials, based on a modified audiolingual approach, for junior high and secondary school programs in Russian. Following a brief discussion of the need for longer study sequences and updated instructional philosophy, the guide describes the basic objectives, contents, and suggested teaching…

The two separate manuals focus on environmental issues of interest to secondary students. An introductory unit deals with basic ecology and is followed by another unit that explores man's ethic toward the use of environment. Emphasis is upon two major ecological conflicts: one over the use of a wilderness area, and the other over the use of living…

As an approach to teaching small-business location and layout, this publication contains material for teaching one session of a basic course. The sections of the publication are as follows: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material covered, which may be used as a teaching guide, presented in two columns: an outline of the presentation, and a…

As an approach to informing the small-business man about developing an awareness of the human factors in managing their business, this publication was prepared to aid in teaching one session of a basic course. The sections of the booklet are as follows: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material coved, which may be used as a teaching guide,…

An approach to teaching communication and control techniques to the small-business man, this booklet contains material for a 45 to 60 minute lecture. The sections of this teaching aid are as follows: (1) The Lesson Plan--an outline of the material covered, which may be used as a teaching guide, is provided in two columns: the presentation, and a…

Provides reviews of modular materials that contain a Science, Technology, Society (STS) theme. Specifies the criteria and distinguishing features of STS materials. Includes reviews of programs which address the topics of energy, genetics, human reproduction, and recombinant DNA research. (ML)