As an aid in integrating videotape procedures into effective speech communication programs, this report discusses the advantages and disadvantages of videotaping, provides guidelines for the use and purchase of equipment, and suggests classroom and extracurricular activities involving videotape. After indicating several positive characteristics,…

Describes a program offered to preservice and inservice reading teachers as an alternative to reading methods classes that was structured to reconcile the demands of critical theorists for change with the actualities of classroom life. (FL)

This study guide for adult basic education (ABE) teachers and administrators is based on the Principles and Techniques for Effective ABE Staff Development developed by the National ABE Staff Development Consortium. The principles are based on staff development research from both the adult education and K-12 communities. The format of the guide was…

This guide is designed to be used in developing and improving school library media programs and in teaching students how to use the library. Topics covered include: general philosophy; specific goals; roles and responsibilities; resources needed; creating a library media center; curriculum (including a brief scope and sequence of library skills);…

This manual contains 75 strategies or classroom activities for teaching basic business education. All activities can be adapted for special needs students. The activities were prepared by 19 business education teachers during a 3-weekend continuing education course for business education teachers at the University of Wyoming. Examples of…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings increase their skills in (1) choosing a theory-based practical program development model that will promote the conceptual framework for the entire planning, supporting, implementing, operating, and evaluating cycle; (2) analyzing needs and priorities…

This manual is designed to provide trainers with detailed information on designing and implementing workshops concerning lifelong learning. The handbook is intended for trainers working as educational, staff development, and organizational development consultants in such orqanizations as human service agencies, business and industry, self-help…

This module on legal compliance is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings gain skills in (1) implementing Federal and state legislative administrative procedures and requirements, and (2) influencing the development or improvement of such procedures and requirements. The module is one of a series of…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings develop the competencies needed to determine whether changes are needed in the career guidance program in their agencies, to develop a rationale for identifying needed changes, and to develop strategies for change. The module is one of a series of…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings plan and develop successful proposals to assist in financing the improvement of existing or future career guidance programs. The module is one of a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon specific professional and…

This module on staff development is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings to assess staff members' needs and competencies related to program development and provide appropriate learning activities for them. The module is one of a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings increase their skills in selecting a career development theory and developing a plan for applying that theory in all phases of career guidance program development, as well as evaluating its effectiveness. The module is one of a series of…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings (1) identify the persons in their organizations who have the necessary characteristics to become successful team members, (2) conduct a team-building session, and (3) outline a plan for using the team in the program development process. The module is…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings understand and use the provisions of existing state and Federal legislation, regulation, and other public policy in strengthening their role and function, and to influence pending legislation. The module is one of a series of competency-based…

This module is intended to help guidance personnel in a variety of educational and agency settings increase their skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating community involvement and public relations activities as a part of an overall career guidance program. The module is one of a series of competency-based guidance program training…