Paper reports on the development of a television managed learning system for elementary school students. (Author)

A series of writings, by approximately 35 leaders in the field of adult education, is printed. Contents are divided into five sections: Curriculum Development; The Instructional Process; New Aids To Learning; Staff Development; Adult Education: Resourceful Program Development. Questions and Exercises and Bibliography are given. (NF)

Three questions are addressed here: What is a modular format in the context of primary teaching? Why is it preferred over the usual teacher lesson plans or textbooks? How should health concept modules be preapred for primaries? (DS)

Suggestions include: (1) key role of supervisor in field experience, (2) a need for depth of knowledge in areas of teaching certification, (3) faculty cooperative participation in preparation of future teachers, and (4) intern programs. (MU)

The controller of educational programs at UAR TV describes the procedure followed in a pilot project to measure the effect of using TV in classroom teaching before starting a schools TV project on a national scale." (Author/LS)

The Fulmer Industry Education Project, developed to interest 9- to 14-year-old gifted students in applied science, technology, and engineering careers in the United Kingdom, is described. Aspects discussed include the conceptual framework; and teaching approaches used during half-day sessions, weekend courses, and one-week activities. (Author/MC)

Three basic learning principles are advanced regarding planning early intervention for preschoolers with disabilities. Principles focus on structured motor development, concrete instructional materials, and structured self-help activities. (CL)

Taxonomies are unavoidably infused with recommendations of what ought or ought not to be. Thus, use of descriptive taxonomies may have a normatively conservative effect independent of user intentions. The importance of taxonomies to adult education necessitates a critical understanding of their normative features. (SK)

A telephone survey of extension directors in 13 urban areas determined current extension organizational structures and programing methods. Results revealed a variety of programing and approaches and identified common problems and frustrations. (JOW)

Despite variable interpretations of the meaning and nature of specific effective practice methods and research-supported strategies, such approaches are generally considered essential for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Indeed, there is general consensus that only by qualified professionals using effective methods in an…

Vocabulary is a pivotal component of a student's background knowledge, and the research indicates that vocabulary instruction can be an effective means for increasing it. This booklet describes the positive outcomes that result when a school- or district-wide vocabulary program is strategically developed and intentionally implemented. The…

Designing effective professional development experiences for technology-enhanced inquiry instruction is the goal of the Technology Enhanced Learning in Science (TELS) NSF funded Center for Learning and Teaching. In order to provide this type of support to a large number of teachers, we devised a "targeted professional development approach."…

As a significant step in the consolidation of the importance of technology in education, the Flemish Government recently (September 2007) introduced a formal technology curriculum for schools. This compulsory curriculum replaces already existing but non-binding technology guidelines and is an important action in the Flemish policy of educational…