Students of foreign language are being encouraged to learn and use a broad range of language learning strategies that can be tapped throughout the learning process. This approach is based on the belief that learning will be facilitated by making students aware of the range of strategies from which they can choose during language learning and use.…

To what degree and in what ways are students exerting influence in the shaping of teacher education programs? This study reviews the history of the Student N. E. A. and the activities through which local chapters participate in program design. (Editor)

Six representative intervention programs for high-risk infants are selected, and their essential features are summarized. A model for use in designing, implementing, and evaluating intervention programs for infants and/or their families is discussed. (Author/RH)

Author intended that academicians and residents of Hawaii learn about the development, design, and possible future of the Hawaiian Studies Program in order that its effectiveness might be maximized. (Author/RK)

This manual, written for university program staff, students, and practitioners, delineates the requirements for and philosophical concepts supporting the school psychology internship program in Illinois. Chapter 1 presents the background and rationale for the internship program. Chapter 2 presents the requirements for approval as a school…

This overview of current trends in radio program design presents program characteristics which should be considered in the design and production of educational radio programs. A variety of descriptive terms are presented and defined as program variables which can be manipulated to create a desired effect. For each term presented a diagnostic…

The purpose of this monograph is to aid practitioners in gaining federal Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) approval of career education projects. It helps them understand the importance of designing and implementing a sound evaluation from the early stages of the program, alerts them to common errors or omissions that weaken or destroy…

Three facets of the state of Washington's Right to Read program are presented in this document. The facets include: "Guidelines for School-Based Component," which discusses goals and objectives, basic assumptions, role of the state education agency, role of the local education agency, role of the right to read consultants, role of the…

These planning and evaluative guidelines for online trainers utilize a sliding scale--from minimal to suggested to optimal--for five types of training sessions: (1) Search Service--Beginning; (2) Search Service--Advanced; (3) Search Service--Subject; (4) Database Producer; and (5) Independent Introductory Workshop. (RAA)

Discusses research-based guidelines for designing effective service-learning programs. Success requires establishing clear goals, projecting desired outcomes, involving staff who support experiential learning, engaging administrators who support flexibility and staff development, involving community partners in planning, incorporating evaluation…

Conceptual issues related to dropping out, student engagement, and school completion are raised. Thirteen criteria are described as guidelines for designing, evaluating, and documenting programs to enhance successful school completion for all students. Recommendations for future research and practice include implementation of interventions,…

This guide provides ideas and suggestions that might assist in the design and implementation of orientation programs for new foreign students at U.S. universities. An introduction discusses the various constraints which hinder the effectiveness of foreign student orientation programs and ways for overcoming those constraints. The second part…

The Iowa Prekindergarten/Kindergarten Task Force prepared this report in response to the following charges: to develop recommendations for strengthening existing kindergarten programs and to design a plan for implementing appropriate prekindergarten programs. Among the report's recommendations are that: (1) the Iowa Department of Education…

Guidelines for continuing education for information, library, and media personnel are presented in this report, which provides criteria for five different kinds of continuing education strategies: (1) group programs and activities; (2) individualized programs and activities; (3) instructional materials and technologies; (4) continuing education…

This manual, written for university program staff, students, and practitioners, delineates the requirements for and the philosophical concepts supporting the school social work internship program in Illinois. Chapter 1 presents the background and rationale for the internship program. Chapter 2 delineates eight areas of competency to be developed…