A teaching method is described and illustrated that begins with the presentation of a basic dialogue containing new learning material and progresses to the group's acting out its own dialogues and discussing them with the class. The objective is to lead learners from understanding new material to using it creatively and, ultimately, for their own…

Offers resources on technical writing published in 1981. Arranges the citations under the following categories: bibliographies, books, reviews, and articles on the profession; theory and philosophy; pedagogy; technical speech; research; designing degree programs; technical writing and the computer; writing technical articles and reports;…

Analogies help students to unlock long-term memory and to project the implications of courses of action. Gives examples of how analogies can be brought into the social studies curriculum in areas like value claims and decision making. (CS)

Chapter six traces teaching in terms of methodological problems, the theory of Communist education, problems of didactics and teaching methods, the theory of labor and polytechnical education, teacher training, and research and training staffs. Chapter seven describes research on teaching conducted by educational institutions, teacher training…

These National Council for the Social Studies guidelines can be used as a guide for educators interested in introducing multidisciplinary energy education programs, a baseline from which to assess instructional programs, and a starting point for a wider dialog on the nature, scope, goals, and methods of energy education. (RM)

The status of formal ethics instruction was assessed by a dental school survey and literature review. Although three-fourths of respondents indicated commitment to teaching ethics, there was no agreement about what is being taught as ethics. Issues of curriculum content, teaching methods, degree requirements, and faculty are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Data were gathered describing the market for publishing professional textbooks in home economics teacher education. Results determined which types of professional courses were most commonly offered in home economics teacher education programs; and how many different courses of the same type were offered in the programs surveyed. (Author/CT)

Maintains that students need certain basic data about Africa if they are to appreciate and understand developments there in the present and future. Suggests, with this objective in mind, some cognitive ideas that might be reasonably expected to be understood and retained by middle schoolers. (Author/DB)

Offers resources on technical writing that were published in 1980. Arranges the citations under 12 categories: bibliographies, books, reviews, and articles on theory and philosophy; pedagogy; writing technical articles and reports; research; technical writing and the computer; graphic/visual aids; correspondence; technical speech; and designing…

Offers energy education guidelines to aid social studies educators at all grade levels respond to increasing interest in energy-related topics. Guidelines are intended to serve as an outline of a multidisciplinary education program, a baseline from which to assess existing energy-related instructional programs, and a starting point for development…

The teacher's responsibility in deciding what to teach severely/profoundly retarded students is affirmed, and current programs are categorized according to three approaches: optimistic (a sometimes misguided application of normalization theory); traditional (extended readiness activities); and the behavioral (in which certain behaviors are taught…

Identifies seven strategies for changing the focus of the biology curriculum from the textbook only to a science and society orientation. Includes setting the course within a personal and societal context, adding to the school and course curricula, and using a variety of instructional materials and modes. (DC)

Relates a teacher's experience in teaching technical writing to gifted tenth grade students. Applies this teaching experience to a discussion of the place of technically oriented writing in college writing courses. (RL)