Discusses the benefits of sex equity programs, sex equity legislation, and what Wisconsin is doing to achieve sex equity. Includes a list of resources. (JOW)

The author describes a teacher training program developed collaboratively by John I. Leonard High School and Tandy/Radio Shack. The program, based on Tandy/Radio Shack's existing classes for teachers, allows teachers to learn about the school's new computers before the computers are used in instruction. (CH)

Describes implementation of a staff development project on cooperative learning. Notes that an important by-product of this project was the informal communication that occurred among teachers as a result of their common experiences. (RS)

Presents a dozen descriptions of field-tested practices in cooperative teaching, which are based on a powerful instructional procedure incorporating four distinct stages of teaching and learning: initial instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and individual accountability. Suggests cooperative teaching provides educators and students…

One of a series of seven modules developed to improve the knowledge and skills of vocational educators who are or who will be serving the handicapped in regular vocational education settings, this module, concerned with the orthopedically handicapped student and with the health impaired student, is designed to (1) explain what orthopedically…

In order for the United States to hold its long-standing position as an international leader in research and development, current as well as future generations must be made aware of the relationship between basic research and improvements in the quality of life. Seven subcommittees were asked to present overviews and discussions of their…

Although the United States has the largest economy in the world, it has vulnerabilities. The growth rate of productivity has slowed. The U.S. net national savings rate is at an all-time low. The nation's educational system is performing well below the best international levels. A disenchanted electorate views federal institutions with increasing…

This volume presents a course of study for an internship program for high school student aides in the kindergarten classroom. Designed as a practical guide to techniques, activities and resources needed to develop basic helping skills, the course has three major components: (1) orientation, (2) training and (3) in-service seminars. Orientation,…

To meet the needs of the State of Tennessee and the people involved in the administration of local vocational programs, an inservice training program for local vocational administrators was developed. The basic approach to the project centered on the extern concept. Major components of the program included a summer conference, regional and…

This course is one of several subcourses that make up the entire Army correspondence course on wheeled vehicle maintenance. The subcourse is designed to provide the student with information about the operation, malfunction diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of wheeled vehicle electrical systems. It provides the basic theory, and also includes…

This course is one of several subcourses that make up the entire Army correspondence course on wheeled vehicle maintenance. The subcourse is designed to provide the student with information about the operation, malfunction diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of wheeled vehicle clutches, transmissions, and transfer cases. It provides the basic…

This research study investigated the effect of the participation of science and mathematics teachers in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Institutes upon the achievement of junior and senior high school students. A randomly selected group of junior and senior high school science teachers and randomly selected classes of theirs were…

One of a set of seven instructional materials designed for competency-based vocational education administrator education, this module is intended to acquaint the student with the basic underlying theories of motivation and to provide insight into various methods of applying these theories to motivate school personnel. Following introductory…

Results of the evaluation of the 244 Title I programs in South Dakota for the fiscal year 1970 are provided. The sections of the report are as follows: Purpose of Evaluation; Basic State Statistics; State Department Staff Visits; Changes in SEA Procedures; Effect upon Educational Achievement; Effects on Administrative Structure and Education…

A concise report of Title I activities in Ohio during fiscal year 1969 (1968-69 school year and following summer) is provided. Information presented includes basic statistics, expenditure patterns, participant involvement, instructional areas, staffing, and four-year trends. The data are provided in charts, graphys, and tables. Based on the…