This is the fourth in a set of 36 teaching guides for the Entrepreneurship Training modules and accompanies CE 031 036. Its purpose is to give students some idea of what it is like to own and operate a garden center. Following an overview are general notes on use of the module. Suggested steps for module use contain suggestions on introducing the…

This is the seventh in a set of 36 teacher guides to the Entrepreneurship Training Modules and accompanies CE 031 042. Its purpose is to give students some idea of what it is like to own and operate an apparel store. Following an overview are general notes on use of the module. Suggested steps for module use contain suggestions on introducing the…

This is the thirty-third in a set of 36 teacher guides to the Entrepreneurial Training Modules and accompanies CE 031 094. The purpose of the module is to give students some idea of what it is like to own and operate a construction electrician business. Following an overview are qeneral notes on use of the module. Suggested steps for module use…

Designed for students in the tenth grade, this electricity/electronics curriculum guide contains instructional modules for sixteen units of instruction: (1) orientation, (2) introduction to electricity/electronics, (3) electricity/electronics safety, (4) fundamental skills, (5) direct current circuits, (6) graphical illustrations, (7) circuit…

This paper describes the use of an automated interactive teaching system for the teaching of a survey course in recreation which examines the phenomenon of leisure from a range of disciplinary perspectives including history, anthropology, archeology, philosophy, religion, economics, sociology, political science, psychology, planning, geography,…

The inservice and preservice learning module described here focuses on processing procedures used by students, the objective being to help teachers to stimulate cognitive processes. Perceptual and mediational processing and associative learning are specifically covered in the module, and methods for stimulating cognitive processes are presented.…

Twelve instructional modules for Project BECOMING were administered to an undergraduate class of elementary education majors as part of their social studies methods course, in order to promote sex blindness, prevent sex-role stereotyping, and develop teachers who were supportive of students trying out new roles. The modules included: Values…

The 11 articles in this issue of The Councilor focus on individualized social studies instruction. Nolan Armstrong reviews several studies of individualized social studies programs and their fundamental assumptions. C. Frederick Risinger discusses some existing individualized programs and their implementation problems. Three suggestions for using…

An individually-paced, open-entry/open-ended mastery learning approach for a state-wide civil engineering technology curriculum was developed, field-tested, and evaluated. Learning modules relying heavily on audiovisuals and hands-on experience, and based on 163 identified competencies, were developed for 11 courses in the curriculum. Written…

Part of a series of instructor guides designed to support Ohio's ACT Work Keys System, this book addresses the skills required to read and understand the kinds of documents used in the workplace and to apply the information they contain in performing job tasks. It is for teachers, tutors, parents, mentors, and trainers seeking strategies for…

Argues that use of theme-based curricula for preschool children is developmentally appropriate, provides an integrated approach to teaching and learning, enhances learning, and yields high levels of achievement. Provides supporting data from brain research and learning psychology. Includes a sample thematic unit and guidance for creating thematic…

This paper describes research undertaken for the design of an Online Learning (OL) Module using a Problem-based Learning (PBL) approach in an in-service teacher training course, namely, a Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Learning and Teaching. This qualification is offered to lecturers from a range of higher education institutions in the…

Web-assisted social studies instruction utilizing an online module over 4 weeks with weekly face-to-face discussion of each component was used with 245 elementary teacher candidates working in 35 cooperative groups to assist them in developing an understanding of guided inquiry in social studies as represented by the learning cycle model.…

This packet contains eight learning modules developed for use in Fieldcrest Cannon workplace literacy classes for supervisors. The modules cover the following topics: (1) coaching/communication; (2) coaching/communication and motivation; (3) communication skills; (4) training/coaching; (5) time management; (6) policy and procedures; (7) safety;…

This document is a compilation of classroom aids for teachers using statistical data appearing in World Eagle publications. Six teachers and the editors of World Eagle supplied specific examples of materials generated for classroom drills, tests, and assignments. Classroom assignments and documents are designed to teach statistical information…