Each of the major music cultures in West Asia--Turkey, Persia, and the Arab countries--has distinct rules of improvisation. Improvisation in each of these countries is described; a glossary is included; selected readings and recordings conclude the article. (KC)

The author suggests that teaching the skill of writing should be on a school-wide basis. Listed are annotated resources which reflect practical ideas for teaching writing beyond the English classroom. (KC)

The author reviews some of the recent research on learning to read, and discusses two theories prevalent during the 1970s of the process of perception during mature reading--the Hypothesis Position and the Direct Perception Position. (KC)

A series of analyses of "Public and Private Schools," by James Coleman, Thomas Hoffer, and Sally Kilgore, has appeared in the form of conferences, critical papers, and news stories. This document, containing an extensive listing of commentary on the study, is inteded to serve as a reader's guide to the literature on the subject. Included…

This paper compares the methods for prescribing exercise according to various contemporary authorities. The programs are compared as to their goals, the testing modalities and physiological parameters used for prescription of the initial training session, and the methods and the progression of training. Regarding goals, there is a general…

Presented is the rationale and a method for developing a graded brass quintet in grades 5 through 12. A suggested brass quintet repertoire, arranged from easy to difficult, is included. (KC)

Discussed is music of the sub-Sahara. Vocal, instrumental, and dance drumming from the Sudan Desert, the North Coast, East Horn, Central and West Africa, and contrapuntal yodeling of Pygmies is described. For African musicians, the ability to improvise, and creativity, are gifts from God. Includes selected readings and recordings. (KC)

Presented are 612 references related to dogmatism and/or authoritarianism as variables in educational research which were located through a search of EDUCATION INDEX (1950-1974), CURRENT INDEX TO JOURNALS IN EDUCATION (1969-74), RESOURCES IN EDUCATION (1968-1973), DISSERTATION ABSTRACTS INTERNATIONAL (1950-1974), CHILD DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACTS AND…

This selective, annotated bibliography provides teachers, students, and curricula designers with population resources. All the resources have been reviewed for quality, accessibility, and diversity of opinion. The bibliography is divided into four sections on (1) basic reference data for the study of population; (2) specific population education…

Critically reviews more than 20 of the best books for scholars on Ashton-Tate's dBase II and dBase III relational database management programs for microcomputers. Books are arranged by category: beginning and advanced programming guidance, program listings, and reference. A comprehensive bibliography of dBase books in print is also included. (56…

This quarterly bulletin provides brief annotations for tests of the following types recently acquired by the ETS Test Collection: achievement; aptitude; personality, interests, attitudes, and opinions; and miscellaneous, sensory-motor, and unidentified. To provide information about instruments for those engaged in research or project direction…

The author discusses how the ninth grader's vocal development, personality development and musical preferences create unique problems in selecting music for ninth grade choirs. Suggestions are made for adapting published choral music. A list of sacred, secular and Christmas music is included. (KC)

This project was undertaken to develop a methodology for identifying a core literature collection to support a comprehensive, multi-faceted program for the education of library computer systems specialists. The objectives of the study were to create a set of ranked lists of relevant monographs and serials, and to develop a reliable strategy for…

This brief essay argues that the best way to improve student achievement is to increase parental teaching of children prior to school entry. The essay is accompanied by an annotated bibliography summarizing 14 empirical studies which document a significant positive relationship between parental teaching and student achievement. It is contended…