This paper describes research exploring the relationship between international recommendations for environmental education (EE) developed at United Nations (UN) Conferences and non-formal EE initiatives undertaken by Chinese civil organisations. Specifically, the research assesses how international recommendations may have influenced the…

In this article, the author discusses the use of stories from the classroom to promote development in learning and teaching through inquiry communities and the "Develop your Teaching" (Dyt) approach. Sharing classroom stories, or "anecdoting," leads to a synthesizing of issues, providing starting points for professional development activity. One…

How administrators can provide for individualized instruction. (HB)

Most pupils to whom science is taught in schools will not afterwards be in a position to 'do science. Are they to be left in the hands of the 'doers'? (Editor)

The handbook was developed by the staff of the Volunteers in Partnership with Parents Project (VIPP) and is intended for volunteers in the VIPP program in which people are trained to offer support and caregiving assistance to parents of young handicapped children. The partner's roles and responsibilities with parents are listed as well as those…

The use of Contract Activity Packages (CAPs, individualized plans stating objectives, multisensory resources, suggested activities, small group techniques, and evaluation methods) with handicapped children is discussed. Comparisons are made to the individualized educational program (IEP). An example is given of 10 steps in developing CAPs,…

This document is divided into three parts. Part 1 introduces the Health and Optimum Physical Education project and explains that this project operates under the premise that movement education contributes to a child's total development. In part 2 four concepts are identified as the foundation for efficient and effective movement, and the way in…

Educational development is a systematic process of creating new alternatives that contribute to the improvement of educational practice. Sources of educational development may be the school itself, colleges and universities, or the instructional materials industry. There are two types of educational development: product development and change…

In order to understand the spelling process and to use effective teaching methods, teachers should become familiar with valid research findings in the field of spelling--one of the most thoroughly researched areas of the school curriculum. This book explores (with references to research) five points which teachers should consider in developing an…

A training model developed at the Southwest Area Learning Resources Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, addresses problems relating to retention of training and offers guidelines to counter these problems. (RAO)

This article summarizes the main findings of a research study concerned with the position of team teaching in the secondary schools of England and Wales during the academic year 1983-84. A brief account is given of the nature and organization of team teaching schemes currently in operation. (Author/CT)

A high school curriculum that deals effectively with the individual differences of students is evaluated. (MU)

The instructional system is designed so that each student may be treated as an individual. The role of the instructor must also be changed to accomplish this goal. (Author)

Use the proposed outline for personal study, improvement of teacher training programs, or select from it to improve the course presently being taught. (Editor)