One of a set of six guides for an industrial arts curriculum at the junior high school level, this guide provides the basic foundation to develop a one-semester course based on the cluster concept, energy and power technology. The guide suggests manipulative and experimental student-conducted activities or teacher demonstrations which focus on the…

This handbook is designed as a quick reference for first-year teachers who find themselves in an assessment driven environment with little experience to help make sense of the language, underlying philosophy, or organizational structure of the assessment system. The handbook begins with advice on developing and evaluating effective learning…

The document is the second of a two-part set on typewriting and focuses on the nine modules of instruction. The nine modules are: (1) keyboard mastery and skill development, (2) basic typewriting competencies, (2a) personal use typewriting, (3) introduction to office typewriting I, (4) introduction to office typewriting II, (5) intermediate office…

This guide to mathematics education is designed to provide direction for teachers and administrators in the development and evaluation of school mathematics programs. The skills and knowledge of mathematics are seen by the Hawaii Department of Education to be of significant importance in our society, with the Department assuming primary…

Designed to enable elementary school teachers to introduce the study of technoology to their students, this curriculum guide is divided into seven sections. Following the introduction, this guide includes a program rationale, curriculum goals, a model of the content structure of technology, an instructional format, and grade-level themes with…

This guide to second language instruction is intended to help teachers implement the state's goal-based educational model. The material is presented in two parts: (1) planning instruction in second languages, and (2) performing in second languages. Part One provides information on the reasons for studying a foreign language, program and course…

The economics unit is presented to assist apprentices to acquire a general knowledge of economic issues and problems as they relate to working for a living. The unit consists of five modules: (1) how the American economic system operates, (2) current economic problems and alternative economic systems, (3) current issues relating to work and…

THIS CURRICULUM AND TEACHING GUIDE EMPLOYS READINGS GRADED IN DIFFICULTY AND GEARED TO THE INTEREST LEVEL OF ADULTS. PARALLEL READING EXERCISES FOR EACH LESSON ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP AUDITORY AND VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, AND THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUND, SIGHT, AND MEANING IS STRENGTHENED BY USING PHONICS AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AIDS. INSTRUCTIONAL…

This curriculum guide offers an overview of objectives, courses, and materials which comprise the social studies component of the junior and senior high school educational program in the state of Hawaii. The document is presented in six chapters. Chapter I lists general objectives, including that students develop independence in learning, a…

This booklet gives the rationale and objectives of the Science: Grades K-6 course developed by the North Carolina Public Schools. It is designed to give an outline for introducing the program to principals and teachers. A set of transparencies is available for use with it. The program suggested closely follows the conceptual schemes developed by…

The mathematics unit is presented to assist apprentices to acquire a general knowledge of mathematic skills. The unit consists of nine modules: (1) basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; (2) conventional linear measure; (3) using the metric system, (4) steps to take in solving problems, (5) how to calculate areas and volumes,…

Presents the composition program policy statement of the Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Discusses the following topics: (1) the goal of freshman writing courses; (2) rhetorical awareness and context; (3) the writing process; (4) areas often overemphasized; (5) writing assignments; and (6) evaluating student writing. (JG)

The tool handling unit is presented to assist apprentices to acquire a general knowledge on the use of various basic tools. The unit consists of seven modules: (1) introduction to hand tools and small power tools; (2) measuring tools: layout and measuring tools for woodworking; (3) measuring tools: feeler gauge, micrometer, and torque wrench; (4)…

This combined handbook and teacher's guide for kindergarten outlines a program intended to interest students in learning while they develop a positive self-concept. Following a brief statement on the program's philosophical aims and an introduction to the program, eight subject areas are described: art, health, language arts, mathematics, music,…

This guide is designed to provide a variety of tools and techniques for planning: tools such as assessment instruments, teaching materials, record and report forms; techniques such as teaching methods for the various reading program objectives; organizational plans for the effective management of students and facilities; and evaluation strategies…