This guide is designed to provide a model for giving the individual student writer extended opportunities for writing and writing instruction through a learning-centered writing lab. The first section defines the learning center or writing lab concept and subsequent sections discuss the rationale, organization, and suggested activities for writing…

Describes activities and resources for elementary and junior high school students that highlight the contributions of African-Americans in the United States. Materials reviewed include games, workbooks, teacher's guides, and books for students. A list of distributors who can provide additional print and nonprint materials is included. (two…

An approach to the teaching of media skills is presented which is consistent with individualized instructional methods. Behavioral objectives for 96 media skills appropriate for elementary school students are identified, and teaching stations are designed for each. Instructions on how to administer the program are provided, along with an…

This booklet, written by practitioners in the field, is designed to be a practical "how-to" guide to help teachers and administrators to set up a K-12 career education program. The first section of the guide presents a rationale for career education, and general information on setting up a local plan for comprehensive career education.…

Presents a simple technique to encourage independent student work in all subjects and grade levels. A plastic file box is kept for each subject and contains information needed to complete assignments, such as multiplication tables, maps, alphabets, and lists of parts of speech. Notes that using resources to complete assignments independently…

This manual for instructors conducting the "Promoting Educational Equity through School Libraries" continuing education program for inservice school media specialists provides suggestions for classroom discussions, as well as answers to and notes on the questions contained in the workbook. The training program is designed to develop the following:…

Compiled for the professional and paraprofessional personnel in grades K-8 of the Toledo Public School library/media centers, this guide suggests methods for teaching skills needed in locating, using, appreciating, and understanding all kinds of print and nonprint materials. For each of the three grade level groupings (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) appropriate…

A description of open and individualized elementary school instruction is provided. The goals of such instruction are to: 1) teach basic skills in language arts, math, science, and social studies; 2) develop higher cognitive abilities, such as problem solving; and 3) develop the child's social competence and self-concept. Open, individualized…