The annotated bibliography on Severely and Multiply Handicapped--Teaching Methods/Assessment contains approximately 120 abstracts and associated indexing information for documents or journal articles published from 1966 to 1975 and selected from the computer files of the Council for Exceptional Children's Information Services and the Education…

An experiment to test empirically a "forms of knowledge" approach to teaching indicates that this method is feasible. Attention is focused only on the practical issue and not the theoretical question of whether this approach is preferable to an orthodox or "free inquiry" approach. (MF)

Investigates the hypothesis that students scoring high on extroversion scales (HiE) would achieve a higher criterion test score having followed an unstructured teaching program while LoE Students would find a structured program more appropriate to their introvert personalities. Also considers the effects of teaching strategy on recall and learning…

A description of an individualized method of vocabulary learning developed for third year French students. Each student worked up his own set of flash cards from a recommended list of words. Words were learned in context and frequent quizzes were given. Results seemed favorable and students were enthusiastic. (AMH)

Develops a theory of mediated learning from practice. Problems inherent in developing theories are reviewed; general assumptions are identified; and a descriptive theory is generated that identifies favorable factors facilitating learning. Factors are checked for consistency and used to generate hypotheses for collecting research data capable of…

Today, because of the problem-solving skills necessary for successful 21st century living, students must be taught higher-order thinking skills. Principles intended to stimulate discussion about the appropriate means for teaching higher-order thinking are examined. (RM)

Describes a workshop on teaching high school geometry to the blind. Includes general suggestions for teachers with a blind student in their classes as well as suggestions related to lecture assignments, homework, and testing. Information on equipment and resource materials is also included. (JN)

Students were found to resist persuasive pressure towards alcohol after completing a course utilizing McGuire's Inoculation Theory. The Inoculation Theory familiarizes students with possible arguments pressuring them to drink and suggests refutations to be used. Details of this theory and techniques of the testing procedure are given. (DF)

Illustrates ways to link the motivating power and efficiency of the computer to the effectiveness and necessity of traditional teaching practice and criterion referenced testing in order to assess and teach spelling. (FL)

Describes a technique which minimizes the disruptive tendencies and maximizes the learning abilities of the problem child in the classroom environment. (Author/RK)

A literate mind is the kind of mind people need to do their jobs well, to adjust as their jobs change, and to be able to change jobs when they need to or want to. This paper contends that today, not enough adults have this kind of literacy, nor are students learning it well enough. A literate mind matters in the following contexts: in changing…

Providing an overview of some of the effective ways of helping students to develop and improve their spelling skills, this book emphasizes the importance of explicit teaching. The first chapter considers current issues and perspectives in spelling. The second chapter discusses how children acquire spelling skills, and the third chapter discusses…

This paper attempts to illustrate the usefulness of simulated test taking (STT) in personality and abnormal psychology courses. (Author)

Describes an elementary science methods course at Eastern Illinois University designed to interest pre-service elementary teachers in the process of science. Instead of a traditional final examination, students select an open-ended problem and report the results of their investigations. Fifty sample research problems are listed. (JR)