The learning module described is designed for elementary or secondary teachers who wish to acquire skills in teaching methods that utilize field trips to enhance learning. The scope and sequencing of topics in the module are outlined, and activities and resources involved in using the product are described. Ordering information and a critique of…

The educational material described is designed for the use of administrators and all personnel who are involved in the training of teacher aides. Topics covered in the described course are the project coordinator, advisory council, school administrators and teachers, trainers, research team, teacher aide trainees, subject matter consultants, the…

The teacher inservice education course described is designed for elementary school teachers planning to introduce their pupils to the use of the metric system. An outline of the contents of the course is given as well as a description of the activities involved. Ordering information for materials and a critique of the course are included. (JD)

The teacher inservice education course described is designed for secondary school teachers who are interested in the application of skills and principles related to the teaching of English language arts and literature. Information is included on learning tasks involved in the course and the activities and resources involved. Ordering information…

The described learning module is for the use of teachers who develop creative tendencies in students. Content areas include exploration, classroom learning environment, individual instruction, student responsibility, and independent study. Information is provided on the scope and sequencing of topics, activities, and resources involved in use of…

An overview and samples of some of the materials contained in the Elementary Metric Project's curriculum for grades 1-6 are presented. Information is given concerning the adoption of the program. The sample activity sheets deal with linear measurement, mass, volume, and temperature. (MP)

The learning module described is designed for classroom teachers who wish to instruct aides to achieve a better performance and understanding of their function. It is applicable also to teacher aides themselves. The scope and sequencing of topics in the module are outlined. Information on activities and resources involved in using the module is…

The described learning module is for the use of instructors who will train teachers in the DARCEE approach to teaching of preschool children. An outline of the scope and sequencing of topics is provided as well as the activities and resources involved in the use of the module. A critique of the module and ordering information are also included.…

The described learning module consists of directions and materials for setting up a workshop designed to develop team teaching skills for elementary and secondary school teachers. The scope and sequencing of topics is described as well as the activities and resources involved in using the module. Ordering information is provided, and a critique of…

The described inservice education course is for the use of elementary school teachers who wish to develop skills in initiating an individually guided mathematics program. The scope and sequencing of topics in the course are outlined, and activities and resources involved are described. Ordering information for materials is given, and a critique of…

The described learning module is designed for teachers at the middle school level who wish to improve specific basic mathematics teaching skills. The contents of the module are outlined, and activities and resources involved in its use are described. Ordering information for materials is included, and a critique of the module is provided. (JD)

Described is a program, "Philosophy for Children," the purpose of which is to teach children to think independently, logically, and ethically. Students' reading, math and communication skills improved dramatically after one year in the program. Included are questions which teachers in the program are encouraged to ask. (KC)

Described is a one-day program providing those persons implementing Individually Guided Education (IGE) programs with a simulated experience of applying an Instructional Programming Model (IPM) to a curricular area. The goal is to develop the major concepts and skills necessary to operationalize an IPM. Information is provided on the program…

The programmed instructional materials described here are designed for use in an inservice teacher education program focused on enabling teachers to select, design, and use a wide variety of instructional games. Information is provided on the purposes and content of the materials as well as activities and resources involved. A critique, history of…

The teacher program described here focuses on why social studies should be part of the secondary school curriculum and attempts to delineate effective methods for teaching social studies. Specific topics in this program are thinking and social studies, multiple viewpoints as evidence, historiography as a teaching devise, developing an analytical…