Defines sex equity in terms of the social studies and suggests ways to integrate it into the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." Included are key questions for teachers to consider about sex equity and social studies and a bibliography of classroom materials and reference books on sex equity. (AM)

Presents annotations of 12 conference papers and journal articles (published in 1990 or 1991) in the ERIC database that deal with implementation, evaluation, and continuance of writing across the curriculum programs. (RS)

This annotated bibliography cites journal articles, books and ERIC documents related to cross-age tutoring. Contents are organized in four sections: (1) trends indicating a need for cross-age tutoring; (2) variables in implementation of cross-age tutoring programs; (3) positive effects of cross-age tutoring; and (4) a review of research in…

An annotated bibliography lists journal articles and ERIC documents dealing with the use of educational research in teacher education. (CJ)

Compiled for New England Teacher Corps Conference on Interpersonal Relations (March 1978), this annotated bibliography offers suggestions and examples of how humanistic and psychological education theories have been and can be put into practice. Sections include (1) classroom exercises; (2) resource directories; (3) films; and (4) humanistic…

Proposes that the Internet can be a valuable source of information for teachers who use or plan to use Readers Theatre in their classrooms. Provides a brief description of Readers Theatre and its many benefits for literacy learning. Describes Internet sources for scripts and for information on implementation, additional classroom applications, and…

The document is intended to help individuals, agencies, and states seeking information on supported employment for persons with disabilities. An introductory article (by Zana Lutfiyya, Pat Rogan, and Bonnie Shoultz) titled, "Supported Employment: A Conceptual Overview," describes supported employment as an alternative to sheltered…

This "sampler" package has been developed to provide immediate information on resources related to educational policy related to addressing barriers to learning. The first section lists 69 resources for information about educational improvement and learning, including ERIC. The second section lists 14 print resources for facts relevant…

Discusses 13 books for teachers that describe the what, how, and why of literature-based instruction in a variety of classrooms across the country. (SR)

The CRitical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet describes resources that highlight institutional practices that have been instrumental in the creation of multicultural campus environments. These lessons from the field of multicultural education can help other institutions in developing and implementing policy. The annotated bibliography describes 10…

Guidelines are offered to ensure a stimulating and challenging learning environment for gifted learners. Curriculum modifications are suggested in the areas of: (1) content (complexity, abstractness, and variety; organization; purpose and choice; interaction with peers; focus on issues, themes, or questions; and role of methodologist,…

Since its establishment with a 1986 grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, the Assessment Resource Center (ARC) at the University of Tennessee has worked with state coordinating boards, other institutions involved in assessment leadership, institutions seeking guidance, and participants in conferences and seminars…

This final report describes activities undertaken by three school districts in the Austin, Texas area to monitor the implementation of the Employer-Supported Parental Involvement in Education (ES/PIE) Program, an initiative of the Working Parents Project (WPP) of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL). The ES/PIE program was…

This annotated bibliography of material from the ERIC database presents 87 annotations on the topic of the "whole" whole-language debate. Entries in the bibliography are grouped under the topics of philosophy and analysis; the struggle for a definition; comparative analyses of whole language versus traditional approaches; and application…

Provides references related to the most common learning goals mentioned in the eight general education programs described in this volume: civic education, communication, critical thinking, ethics, and international/intercultural education, along with mathematics, science, and technology. Includes a brief discussion of journals dealing with general…