Conclusions reached after three years of performance contracting experience and materials with which to judge the validity of the conclusions are presented in this overview of performance contracting. The conclusions are: (1) commercial firms are no better at teaching children than are public schools; (2) commercial firms expend as much or more…

This pamphlet summarizes the interim report of the Head Start Planned Variation Study although information from other sources is included. During the pilot phase (1969-1970) eight distinct approaches to preschool education were analyzed with regard to the nature and extent of implementation of early education models and program effects. The first…

This study consisted of observations of and conferences on elementary and secondary school music teaching in 10 foreign countries, and the collection of data via video-tape recordings for the evaluation of techniques employed by both classroom teachers and music specialists. With three exceptions, all observations and recordings were made under…

A study was conducted to gather data on inservice training programs of extension agents. Objectives included: (1) To gather historical information regarding Extension agent inservice training programs conducted in various states in the United States in the area of educational needs of mothers of preschool children; (2) To review generally accepted…

Suggests ways in which collection and analysis of genealogical data in history and social studies classes can develop research skills, increase student interest, and improve self-actualization. Instructions on drawing up blood line charts and family trees are presented. (Author/DB)

Suggests that, when teaching statistics, research supports linking concrete experiences to procedures, giving students the opportunity to develop language, giving students a variety of problem types, using problems that represent the data in various forms, having students collect and summarize their own data, and using calculators for…

This book uses an extended case study to guide readers through the complexities of evaluating service learning outcomes and their relevance to the curriculum. Eight chapters include: (1) "What Is Service Learning?" (e.g., definition and rationale, developing a service learning program, and standards for effective programs); (2) "The…

This paper examines trends in second language communication strategies (CSs), explaining that when language learners concentrate on form or accuracy, they encounter problems, and when they recognize the mismatch between their linguistic resources and communicative intentions, they try to solve these problems using CSs (e.g., appeals for help,…

The Introductory Sociology Survey (ISS) is designed to teach introductory students basic skills in developing causal arguments and in using a computerized statistical package to analyze survey data. Students are given codebooks for survey data and asked to write a brief paper predicting the relationship between at least two variables. (Author)

In this project, students in marriage and family courses analyze their families sociologically. Using a list of areas to be considered, students conduct an analysis which teaches them sociological terminology and theory in an enjoyable manner. (Author)

Audio-cueing (prompting) is an effective intervention strategy to improve selected teaching behaviors (positive behavior feedback; positive specific skill feedback). The subject of the study was an experienced male elementary (K-8) physical education specialist. Post-checks revealed positive skill feedback improvement was sustained after 6 months,…

Describes an exercise designed to allow for student introductions at the beginning of a new semester while simultaneously revealing ways in which research questions can be constructed to collect data. (WRM)

The Secretary of Education (Secretary) establishes requirements, definitions, and approval criteria for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (Stabilization or SFSF) program. The Secretary may use one or more of these requirements, definitions, and approval criteria in awarding funds under this program in fiscal year (FY) 2010. These requirements,…

Debbie Johnson is a teacher who provides an account of her involvement in researching the inclusion of pupils with Down's syndrome over a number of years. Her work has not only increased her own understanding but has had a significant influence upon her practice, both as a class teacher and in her current advisory role. Writing in a highly…

In 1966, the Asolo Theatre Festival, a professional, Equity repertory company, set up a pilot program for introducing live theatre to the teachers and students in the high schools of Florida. This project was carried out by three tours, two by the Asolo group of players and one by another group, the Elon Players between 1967 and 1970. These tours…