Faculty members at Rhode Island college can check out microcomputer equipment on a first come, first served basis for a 24-hour or a weekend "get acquainted" session. (MLF)

The Parent Education Profile (PEP) is an instrument used by family literacy programs to rate parents' support for children's literacy development. This article uses Critical Discourse Analysis to examine how the PEP constructs the ideal parent, the text's underlying assumptions about parenting and education, and its ideological effects. The…

For many years, homework has been a topic of heated public discussion and concern of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Perhaps the most crucial question regards its efficacy for improving academic achievement. This book combines the results of research studies and exemplary practices to provide guidance about homework to…

This document, which is intended for individuals responsible for advertising at National Home Study Council (NHSC) schools, explains how to test home study advertising. Presented first are the success stories of four NHSC schools that experienced significant enrollment increases and/or cost savings by testing their advertisements. Discussed next…

Ways that instructional materials for elementary school students can be taken from room to room or from school to home are described. Ideas include mesh carryall bags, knapsacks, and paper carriers. (CJ)

Discusses strategies by which high school teachers can take advantage of the assistance parents can provide, including reading articles with their children, mini-projects, and home labs. (MKR)

The courses for a self-instructional electronics curriculum designed for remote-learning are presented through written materials, home-laboratory kits, TV broadcasts, telephone tutoring, periodic sessions, and seminars. Development and implementation of instructional materials are discussed, as are cost considerations for the courses, and the…

A study to find out how teachers involve parents in learning programs is described. Teachers are advised to send letters to the parents of students they will be teaching the following year asking for support in overcoming summer learning loss. Specific activities teachers could suggest are offered. (MT)

The counseling profession is at the beginning of a growing trend to utilize computer technology for a widening variety of needs. One of the most important needs is for the delivery of accessible and affordable continuing education. Another need is for more on-line continuing education programs on a wider variety of topics. Transmission and storage…

An annotated bibliography of recommended materials parents can use at home to reinforce basic skills. Citations are grouped by age levels, preschool through the eighth grade. Publishers' addresses and prices are provided. (SJL)

Summarizes arguments of advocates and opponents of homework. Stresses that timing of assignments, nature of and reasons for giving assignments, clarity and completeness of assignment explanations, and treatment of completed assignments must be considered for homework to be an effective, joy-giving tool. Offers nine ideas for making homework more…

Suggests ways of making the private music lesson more enjoyable for the young student and for motivating students to practice and perform. (SJL)

This article discusses how one teacher uses a weekend study buddy as a portable learning center for students (ages 5-9) with mild disabilities. The study buddy is a colorful cloth or paper bag that the students take home over the weekend. It can also be individualized to target particular needs. (Contains 8 references.) (CR)

Presents a simple exercise for students to do in the kitchen at home to determine the latent heat of vaporization of water using typical household materials. Designed to stress understanding by sacrificing precision for simplicity. (JRH)

A study to quantify continuing education credit hours awarded for pharmacy home study is reported. Selected home study courses were administered to volunteers under supervision. Time needed for completion and examination, learner assessment of difficulty, and word count and number of questions per lesson were used to calculate credits. (Author/MSE)