A model is presented to help educators develop course objectives. The analysis begins with a summary of the approach to general practice teaching on which the course is based. Other topics examined are the approach to the content of the trainee year, teaching and management of learning, and the organization of the practice and the community…

The materials in this dance curriculum framework are detailed and sequentially organized by age groups in order to provide a maximum amount of assistance for teachers in building dance lessons. There are four major components: Aesthetic Perception, Creative Process, Dance Heritage, and Aesthetic Valuing. The interrelatedness of the four components…

The teacher's handbook provides goals, objectives, and teaching strategies helpful to secondary teachers in supplementing existing law-related curriculum materials in the social studies classroom. Intended as a means of actively involving students in a study of law, the first section presents 19 lesson plans and selected student resources for use…

This resource publication is primarily intended to aid elementary teachers in bringing each of their students to a higher level of mathematical competency. While the material has been designed for use in grades K-8, parts are considered appropriate for basic skills reinforcement at the secondary level. The document opens with a review of current…

The social studies unit about Basque people in Nevada integrates activities in history, geography, math, and political science for grades one through seven. Goals are to instill knowledge of Basque culture and influence in Nevada, encourage attitudes of cooperation and responsibility, and develop skills in research and group interaction. A major…

The guide is intended for preservice and inservice teachers on all levels as they prepare and implement behavioral objectives and learning packages. Behavioral objectives are statements which describe what students will be able to do after completing a prescribed unit of instruction. Learning activity packages are self-instructional and self-paced…

Developments in the field of teaching culture are outlined, and some directions for further reading and development are listed. The focus is on multicultural materials, with only occasional reference to culture-specific media. Most of the literature surveyed is in the field of foreign language education, but some attempt was made to sample current…

The document consists of collected articles which provide information to teachers on constructing goals for K-12 social studies and developing learning activities which implement those goals. The project was undertaken in response to national interest in citizenship education and in an attempt to enable teachers to identify basic skills to which…

The guide outlines concepts central to the process of governance at local, state, and national levels. It is intended for use by junior high school social studies teachers as they develop and implement educational programs to help students understand governmental structure and functions and to develop skills in evaluating government strategies and…

This manual is designed to aid elementary and secondary teachers in creating programs to teach about aging. Goals of this program are to (1) provide young people with a better understanding of the aging process, (2) provide a perspective of the meaning of education in one's own life, (3) establish cross-generational understanding and cooperation,…

The document was designed by school districts in New York State as an aid to educators as they develop humanistic in-service staff programs, curricula, and learning experiences for students in grades K-12. Major objectives are to help students reason, modify their conduct to meet new situations, develop self-awareness, integrate learning from…