This article describes a system of classroom management which is geared to the needs and abilities of individual pupils, primarily in mixed-ability classes. It involves the effective use of resource materials developed at a local center. (Author/SJL)

A discussion of a model depicting three stages of change in education: 1) formal schooling rigidly organized on the basis of class teaching; 2) flexible small group teaching; and 3) independent study with the teacher's role shifted more to the background and not the sole dispenser of information. (HB)

Authors suggest where advice and assistance may be obtained for those who wish to start their own community Arts and Crafts programs. (MB)

The third of seven modules on team teaching, this document deals with materials and resources, with the objectives that teachers will develop an awareness of the wide variety available, the factors to consider in selecting media, the role of the resource center, and the necessary conditions for effective use of media. The study material includes…

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…

A resource center of folios, supplies, charts, and a file cabinet has proved its value to a group of four teachers using Situational Reinforcement Methods to teach adult English as a second language. Through each teacher's contributions to the center, stimulus and variety are provided while meeting immediate student needs. (AG)

This guide was developed in order to assist school districts to provide equal education opportunities for students of limited or non-English speaking ability. It is hoped that this guide will be of assistance to educators who are attempting to deal with the special problems of children who speak a language other than English in the home. State and…

Annotates recent publications of interest to school library media specialists in the areas of cataloging and technical services (2 titles); issues and perspectives (2 titles); management (6 titles); resources (21 titles); teaching role (3 titles); and technology (8 titles). (LRW)

Teachers have always engaged in analysis of each student's learning responses. The simplest and most common example is the teacher's evaluation of a student's answer as being either correct or incorrect. Teachers also plan subsequent activities based upon this analysis. This analytic approach adapts the instruction or practice to match the…

This manual serves as a resource for Design Labs in the Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) program. A Design Lab is not a customary "shop" where students receive training in woodworking, metalworking, and other crafts. Instead, when a construction need arises during USMES units, a Design Lab becomes the…

This paper reports the results of two surveys conducted to obtain information about adult literacy resource centers in other states and about the needs of Georgia's adult literacy providers for adult literacy resources. Findings indicated that 15 of the 26 states responding to the first survey had resource centers. Information was collected on…

This bibliography lists approximately 1400 vocational education materials available at the Learning Resources Center, Keene State College, New Hampshire. Each item is categorized under one of 18 topics: (1) agriculture; (2) distributive education; (3) health occupations; (4) consumer/homemaking; (5) office occupations; (6) industrial arts; (7)…

This description of career education activities in Ontario-Montclair School District (California), was prepared as part of a study conducted to identify evaluated, exemplary career education activities which represent the best of the current career education programs and practices referred to in Public Law 93-380. (See CE 018 212 for the final…