Discusses an effective simulated program that can be integrated into almost any business and office education class. Presents four goals to be achieved: (1) understanding computer operation, (2) introduction of computer languages, (3) input data, (4) retrieving data. (JOW)

A program of peer tutoring for language and speech handicapped primary English school children is described. Results showed that the program has promise as most children demonstrated improvement in conversational skills. (PHR)

A program designed to teach phonic word analyses reading skills to six trainable mentally retarded elementary students is described. A sample instructional protocol (objectives, measurement and instruction information) is presented. Sample games, such as sound bingo and phonics concentration, are described. (CL)

A program model for use in gifted classrooms focuses on achieving altered states of consciousnes in order to further develop the natural talents of children. (PHR)

An approach to error identification in swimming strokes is presented based on principles of hydrodynamics and human movement and their application in swimming, systematic observation, and recognition of inefficient movement patterns followed by correction measures. (JMF)

A description of the various forms of academic assistance available to University of Akron students: course tutoring, emergency tutoring, perspective tutoring, structural tutoring, follow-up tutoring, and referral tutoring. (SJL)

Recommends that colleges and universities develop humanities courses as one approach to international education. Describes a humanities course with a focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America which currently is taught at Ball State University. The course emphasizes team teaching, community involvement, and an experiential approach. (DB)

A comprehensive program of stimulation activities for visually handicapped infants is described. The author explains that parents are largely responsible for the early training of their infants and since their participation in the program is a critical factor special emphasis is given to teaching them to carry out the activities. (PHR)

A K-8 guide for what metrics to teach when. (Editor)

Considers one model, currently operating at the law school in Australia's Bond University, for the integration of skills teaching and learning in the undergraduate law curriculum. Attempts to systematize the various approaches to skills integration adopted by law schools in Australia, America, and the United Kingdom. (EV)

This article briefly describes 10 well-regarded thinking skills programs, categorized as either infused programs, which are integrated into the established curriculum, or separate programs devoted to teaching skills. A program buyers checklist is provided. Additionally, a resource list is given which includes other notable programs, competitions,…

Regular and special educators must develop a new language fostering their development as peers. One program developed at Wheelock College is a seminar, "Teaching Troubled and Troubling Students," taught in several public schools to groups of teachers, counselors, and principals. The program provides a forum where regular and…

Describes the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model, along with selected instructional strategies for teaching word recognition to students who cannot master vocabulary and selected language arts skills through conventional methods. Notes that research has revealed the impact of teaching such students through their learning style…

Presents the educational rationale for differentiated reading programs for gifted students in reading. Describes gifted readers, delineates general features of differentiated programs, and presents specifically recommended models of reading programs for the gifted. (RS)

Discusses the progress and challenges of a new reformed calculus sequence for science, engineering, and mathematics students developed by the Institute of Technology Centre for Educational Programs and School of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota. Compares achievement and retention of Initiative students with a control group from a…