Critical appraisal of the current methodology and instructional materials of secondary school English instruction in Germany. (RS)

Discusses experience of teaching chemistry to underprepared students whose characteristics are analyzed in great detail. Concludes that the same principles are applicable to mathematics or other science fields. (CC)

Analyzes a traditional and an innovative course in terms of learning principles, involving Erickson's management methods and Gagne's learning activities. Suggests that learning systems should be designed by applying all principles rather than emphasizing one or two of them. (CC)

Examines research in social studies education in regard to inquiry, focusing on the question Will inquiry strategies work for the disadvantaged?'' (Author/JM)

Inquiry approach is applied to a revised social studies curriculum in which grades are assigned on the point system; political science, science, and anthropology are added to course content; and, new texts and extensive audiovisual aids are utilized. (DS)

Presents lesson characteristics that describe inquiry lessons, which are designed to teach students how to learn to think for themselves and develop their own decision making powers. (RK)

Describes the design and management of a Feasible Ideal Instructional System (FIIS) in contrast with the present instructional system. Indicates that the FIIS is not a figment of pure imagination, but entirely practical in education. (CC)

Condensed from a monograph by the same title, this article stresses that progress in education cannot be realized in isolation from political and socioeconomic development. (JB)

Paper presented at the general session of the annual meeting of the Dutch Modern Language Teachers Association, December 14, 1971. (WB)