Arranged in two parts, this guide introduces elementary and secondary social studies teachers to a variety of methods for integrating social studies content and basic skills instruction. Chapter I defines basic skills as the skills an individual needs to become a self-directed learner, communicate clearly, and make reasoned decisions, and presents…

This handbook and companion workbook were developed to help faculty members at Red Deer College incorporate learning skills objectives into the curriculum. The handbook consists of two learning modules, each including statements of objectives, lists of learning activities, and information sheets. Module 1: defines learning skills as strategies…

This teaching guide consists of statements of goals and objectives, teachers' notes and suggested activities, and lists of suggested materials to use in teaching two consecutive secondary-level shorthand and transcription courses. Covered first are the rationale behind each course, evaluation procedures to be used in the course, course time…

This document offers a perspective on the use of computers in education to assist California educators with the design and implementation of educational activities that encourage the effective and creative use of computers and computer software throughout the school curriculum. It is organized in six strands, each identifying a basic core of…

This text is an attempt to cover all areas in preparing deaf students to function in an in-plant printing office. Specific practice tasks are provided in all areas. The titles of the eight units are Introduction to In-Plant Printing and Cold Composition (four lessons), Paper (five lessons), Cold Composition Devices and Machines (fourteen lessons),…

Designed for use with the level 1 curriculum guide (Entrepreneurship Education: Learning the Skills), this level 2 (volume 2) guide focuses on planning and completing student projects. The first of three major sections is designed to familiarize students with how projects are completed. The second section, Resources for Planning and Completing…

Based on competencies identified as common to all occupations and designed to be integrated into existing vocational curriculums, this competency-based student curriculum provides eighty student competency sheets grouped into six areas: (1) basic math skills, (2) basic communication skills, (3) interpersonal skills, (4) economic…

The aim of this curriculum guide is to help teachers train educable mentally retarded high school students with marketable skills, enabling them to compete in the world of work. Stress is on teaching appropriate work attitudes as well as skills. Four sections included are (1) Reading: Development of Reading Ability to Highest Intellectual Level,…

The booklet describes the Micro-Social Preschool Learning System for children from poor migrant families in Vineland, New Jersey. Of the population of 50,000, approximately 20% is Puerto Rican, 10% Appalachian white, and 7% black. Language objectives of the program are to develop the ability to speak and understand 2,000 basic words in English…

Learning materials presented in this teacher's guide were designed to develop attitudes, skills, and values in junior high school students which relate to the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of a citizen. Instructional concepts and strategies are presented in the following units: Citizenship, juveniles and the law, law in society,…

Curriculum materials from the Lincoln Career Education Project, Nebraska, are presented for career education learning activities at the elementary level. The guide contains complete materials for 12 learning center units infusing career education as well as personal/social growth and cultural awareness in some. Units are organized under the…

This teaching and learning guide is designed for students who seek specialized training in mechanical drafting. Contents are organized as follows: (1) Introductory section giving the course philosophy, general course objectives, instructional plan, and bibliography, (2) course outline (which includes the 12 units of the graphic language; use and…

This guide, intended to be used in teaching and learning, should enable students to master basic skills, acquire knowledge, and develop favorable attitudes in the areas emphasized. Contents of the guide are organized as follows: (1) Introductory section giving the course philosophy, general course objectives, instructional plan, and bibliography,…

This booklet was designed to help primary classroom teachers present a program of movement education. Six aims form the foundation of the program: (1) to help teachers become movement experts within the confines of their classrooms; (2) to suggest ways and means of providing movement experiences in a limited space, thereby relieving children of…

Outlines an approach to using the translation of French songs in English as an effective and enjoyable learning activity for students of French. Steps include: respecting rhythms; finding and respecting meaning; respecting style; respecting sound; respecting your choice of intended listeners; and respecting the original version. (CB)