Describes the usefulness of including historical fiction on reading lists in high school history courses. Lists criteria for selection and instructional use of historical fiction, and provides a list of historical fiction appropriate for use in studying certain topics in United States history. (KH)

Argues for a more creative use of media and for a more personal involvement in media selection. Lists resources to help in this activity. (FL)

This guide, one in a series of works dealing with adult literacy education, is designed to help adult reading program staff to select adult literacy materials. Examined in the first section of the guide are the commercially prepared basal and supplemental reading materials that are available for use in the Jefferson County Adult Reading Program…

This book is a guide to teaching media literacy. Among the topics discussed are the following: (a) the use of a can as an example of media (included is a description of the basic can curriculum or "CANalysis") (b) how to devise media classes so that potential critics (parents, administrators) can appreciate the classes without judging them; (c)…

Offers a detailed rundown of audiovisual equipment in terms of what each type does, its instructional application, the costs of purchase and maintenance, and the availability of corresponding program materials. (FL)

This guide for coaches working in wrestling is intended to provide coaches with an interpretation of the findings of research, to indicate what additional research is needed, and to provide a source of research references. The guide is divided into the following sections: (a) physical characteristics of the amateur wrestler, (b) physiological…

This manual provides information on the recruitment, selection and training of foster parents. Part I stresses methods for effectively recruiting and screening foster parents including: defining foster parent roles and responsibilities; targeting groups of potential foster parents; developing recruitment strategies; conducting initial and in-depth…

One of 33 self-paced instructional modules for training industry services leaders, this module contains three sequential learning activities on determining appropriate types of instructional methods and media for an industry services job training program. (Industry services are manpower services provided by public agencies to new or expanding…

Consisting of nine individualized inservice packets, the Teaching Teen Reading Series describes reading procedures applicable to instruction in all subjects in the elementary, middle, and secondary school. This eighth packet is designed to enable the teacher to individualize subject matter following an informal skills assessment. The suggested…

Consisting of nine individualized inservice packets, the Teaching Teen Reading Series describes reading procedures applicable to instruction in all subjects in the elementary, middle, and secondary school. This sixth packet is designed to enable the teacher to help students expand word meaning, using the technical vocabulary of their content…

This document is one of a series of reports which reviews instructional materials and equipment for water and wastewater treatment plant personnel. A system is presented to assist in standardizing the production of lesson plans and instructional materials in the water quality control field. A procedure for selecting appropriate instructional media…

Consisting of nine individualized inservice packets, the Teaching Teen Reading Series describes reading procedures applicable to instruction in all subjects in the elementary, middle, and secondary school. This seventh packet is designed to enable the teacher to utilize a sequential procedure in content reading. The objective of this is to provide…

Consisting of nine individualized inservice packets, the Teaching Teen Reading Series describes reading procedures applicable to instruction in all subjects in the elementary, middle, and secondary school. This ninth packet is designed to enable the teacher to help students read for information and pleasure and includes sections discussing ways to…

To assist in formulating design for mediated instruction, a series of guidelines were drawn up and validated, based on procedures developed for Project ASERT in Lincoln, Nebraska Public Schools. Eight steps are identified and detailed--design management, identifying target population, discovering learner needs, setting goals, establishing…

Discusses the value of the mystery story in the language class as a source for a variety of exercises and assignments in which students can use grammatical constructions in a natural context. (CFM)