This booklet is intended as a resource guide for administrators, teachers, and curriculum planners. Its program is based on characteristics and goals related to 5-year-old children. General program objectives are explained, as are goals for language arts, number experiences, social studies, science, music, art, health and safety, and physical…

This guide to programed learning materials provides teachers and industrial training personnel with information capable of immediate update by means of electronic data processing. Published twice each year, the Guide consists of four parts: appendices (methods of reporting the effectiveness of programed materials, bibliographies, periodicals,…

This handbook describes the nature and content of art education and includes some suggested possibilities for implementing art programs. It is directed to principals, directors of instruction, superintendents, and boards of education, and is intended to help school districts improve, expand, and develop an art curriculum that is suitable to each…

This administrators' handbook gives directions for implementing a kindergarten program. Specifically, chapters discuss: roles of school staff members; general characteristics and needs of young children (including those with special needs) in various developmental areas; procedures for renovating or constructing classroom and playground…

CONCERNED WITH THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, THIS BOOKLET CONSISTS OF TWO PRINCIPAL SECTIONS. PART ONE CONTAINS (1) A STATEMENT OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS REQUISITE TO AN EFFECTIVE PROGRAM, (2) A DISCUSSION OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND MUSIC SUPERVISORS IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING OF…

Developed by educators, professional foresters, employers, and U.S. Office of Education personnel, this curriculum guides was designed to assist school administrators, advisory committees, supervisors, and teachers in planning and developing new programs or evaluating existing programs in forest technology. The content includes sections on: (1)…

Orienteering has been described as being "either a serious sport, or a relaxing recreation". Orienteering can be a family affair or an individual fight against the clock. In its simplest form, orienteering can be described as a cross-country run, jog, or walk on a predetermined course, using a map and a compass to find several control…

This curriculum guide with accompanying course outlines was developed by technical education specialists for teacher use in conducting courses of instruction for the preparation of water and wastewater technicians. The content objectives are to provide students with a background of knowledge in the diverse areas of applied sanitation which relate…

Prepared by local vocational administrators and teachers, this is one of five manuals resulting from the Illinois Occupational Curriculum Project. Designed to assist teachers and administrators plan and evaluate occupational, technical, and career education courses and programs, this manual contains activities for accomplishing program…

ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND EVALUATION OF THE TRAINABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED, TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND THE DUTIES OF TEACHER AIDES ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS GUIDE. HOUSING, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, IS DESCRIBED. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE DAILY SCHEDULES FOR OLDER AND YOUNGER GROUPS, CLASS SIZE,…

This handbook is a compilation of information and source material used by the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools in organizaing and constructing their system of nursery schools, in which the parents participate in the education of the children. The handbook is designed to help new schools get started or to anticipate or…

This handbook sets out a program for early childhood education. It was prepared to be used as a guide for the testing, revision, refinement, and expansion of materials and teaching strategies. The content of the handbook is divided into nine sections: (1) Research Establishing Need for the Early Childhood Education Program, (2) Modifying Behavior…

The increasing need for skilled agricultural technicians for the grain, feed, seed, and farm supply industry resulted in preparation of this suggested curriculum guide to aid in planning, developing, and evaluating post-high school programs. The guide includes: (1) suggested course outlines with examples of texts and references, (2) sequence of…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in environmental horticulture in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: program content and structure (job titles and curriculum framework and student performance standards);…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in home and family management in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: program content (job duties of homemakers and curriculum framework and student performance standards);…