This document presents results of a study assessing the attitudes of secondary school teachers towards media based learning. The study explores knowledge of and exposure to media based learning techniques of a cross section of Nigerian secondary school teachers. Factors that affect the use of media based learning technique are sought. Media based…

The article compares the relative effectiveness of teaching environmental education to high school students using conventional instruction, a simulation exercise, and a simulation game. (CD)

Intended for use by media specialists, this guide offers ideas for teaching media production skills in the curriculum areas. Projects are suggested in science, history, economics/distributive education/marketing, mathematics, English, foreign languages, and child care. The purpose, objectives/concepts, resources, and preparation are outlined for a…

Noting the increase in the number of teachers developing computer software for composition instruction, this paper explores the issues that are shaping the direction of computer assistance in writing instruction. The first half of the paper deals with specific questions teachers must consider as they design software. These are divided into…

Computer-assisted instruction, when properly designed, can help students retain more of what they learn by requiring them to use more of their senses in the learning process. Although they are not without drawbacks, microcomputers can be effective teaching aids. They can assist teachers by performing routine clerical tasks (grading and…

Traditional and individualized instruction include the same four elements and the same learning activities. The methods differ through the use of taped media. The author offers steps for the instructor to follow in organizing a course and preparing materials which allow students to choose their best learning methods. (AJ)

Instructional media appropriate for school cultural arts programs are listed in this advisory list by type of media: books, films, filmstrips, recordings, or slide sets. Entries in the list were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Materials range from primary to senior high school…

This advisory list includes instructional media appropriate to the health, safety, and physical education programs in schools. Items are listed by type of media: books, films, filmstrips, kits, recordings, or study prints, and range from primary to senior high school grade levels. Entries in the list were selected from those materials submitted by…

Instructional media appropriate to school occupational education programs for primary through senior high school grade levels are described in this advisory list. Entries included on the list were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Entries are arranged by type of media: books, film…

Instructional media appropriate to schools' efforts to reduce sex bias are described in this advisory list. Entries were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Most materials were evaluated by members of the Raleigh, North Carolina chapter of the National Organization for Women.…

This advisory list describes instructional media appropriate to school science programs for primary through senior high school grade levels. Entries included on the list were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Materials are arranged by type of media: books, films, filmstrips, kits,…

Describes the conversion of an old swimming pool on the school grounds into a biology pool for the creation of a pond community which became both a useful teaching resource and an attractive part of the school environment. (BR)

This publication, developed by the Ministry of Education, Province of British Columbia, Canada, is a teaching guide for the Earth Science 11 course. The course is intended to provide secondary school students with the background and desire to investigate their earth, its materials and its processes. The guide consists of four sections. Section A…

TO AID TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, AS WELL AS THE STUDENT HIMSELF, THE HANDBOOK OFFERED PURPOSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS. IT APPLIED TO ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR APTITUDES AND ABILITIES IN…

The supplement to the annotated bibliography, Educational Materials for Remedial Instruction-1978, lists more that 100 titles appropriate for use with students working at levels below their actual grade placement and having difficulty in passing the state required competency tests. Titles listed are those judged by an evaluating committee to be…