Describes the Jostens Learning Writing Program, which integrates reading, writing, and thinking instruction in realistic literacy tasks, using real-life experiences and everyday applications. (SR)

Examines the self-directed activity of two students who learned about molecular structure by writing computer programs. The programs displayed the solution of a mathematics problem, then the programs were extended to represent several classes of organic molecules. Different ways to enhance mathematical connections to chemistry education are…

Describes the development of a model for delivering the first course in computer programming to large and diverse classes. Presents an integrated approach that emphasizes program-design skills and problem-solving skills, and motivates students to learn by active processes. Team teachers, tutors, and lab demonstrators integrate lectures, tutorials,…