This paper discusses ways in which the programmed materials in foreign languages developed by the Behavioral Research Laboratories of Palo Alto, California, can be used. Programmed instruction is recommended here as offering guaranteed comprehensibility, tested efficiency, built-in self-correction, and automatic encouragement. Programmed materials…

This programed textbook uses drawings of objects and people as it introduces basic vocabulary and grammatical patterns for the student of English as a second language. The 149 steps in the book progress through a variety of patterns including negatives, questions, and commands. Present and present progressive action verbs are included. Forms of…

This instructor's manual accompanies the student text, "Italian (Programmed), Volume 1," which covers virtually the entire sound system of the Italian language and introduces the basic grammatical categories (gender, number, unit noun markers, person, and tense). The manual contains the instructions on how to use the materials and the following…

Identifies the characteristics of effective handouts. Examples of handouts currently in use are included. (PP)

Two study modes from the paradigm of research into group-study variables are considered in the present investigation. It was hypothesized that the achievement of subjects studying language materials with a high proportion of familiar matter (practice and revision programs) will be greater in a condition of group-study with interaction, and…

Contains remarks concerning lesson orientation in the use of the obligatory instructional aids and of reserves of teaching materials, also in relation to minimal requirements in the development of the physical teaching area for foreign language instruction. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Descriptive report on the winning entry for the Eric Hawkins Prize 1973. This board game was designed primarily for teaching children about Paris. (PM)