Using comparative analysis two orientations to helping teachers implement new practices in mathematics are examined through four characteristics of practice. A design adherence orientation to facilitation emphasizes classroom activity following the guidelines of the teacher manual. By contrast, a contextually responsive orientation using…

The supposition that teaching style has a direct or measurable effect on the learning of general music students in basic musical literacy as defined in the study appears to be at least partially unfounded. (Author)

Reports the results of an experiment assessing the effectiveness of two different approaches to using simulation games in a marketing course. In one, the game was used as a supplement to the standard lecture/discussion format; in the other, it was used as the central delivery vehicle. Twenty-one references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Compared a videotape and lecture method for teaching the self-measurement of blood pressure in 13- to 18-year-old adolescents (N=20). Found both methods of instruction equal in respect to acquisition of skills. The videotape method of instruction was more cost-effective in populations of more than 23.9 adolescents. (Author)

Outlines comparative approach to translation as flexible method which consists of comparing literary works from the target language word for word with several competent translations. Uses concrete example from Spanish literature. (BK)

Discusses the rationale for and several approaches to teaching Canadian literature, including a cultural and regional approach to Canadian literature, a comparative approach, and a language study approach. (HTH)

An analysis of the effects of using three different approaches in values clarification on college students revealed that none of the three had much impact on value system rankings nor did they evidence much influence on individual "focus" values selected. (JD)

Presents a rationale for differentiating the concepts of "English as a second language" (ESL) and "bilingual education." Argues that misclassification of students on the basis of surname is likely to continue until educators recognize that bilingual instruction uses two languages while ESL uses only English. (Author/FL)

Compares effects of three treatment conditions (direct instruction, tacit instruction, and no treatment) on high school students' interpretations of stable irony in poetry. Concludes that direct and tacit methods are statistically superior on several measures, and that no statistically significant differences exist between the direct and tacit…

Explains the value of using movies to teach students some acting principles. Analyzes two recent films, "Crimson Tide" and "The Bridges of Madison County," and develops some acting exercises based on the two movies. Describes some of the differences and similarities between film and theater. Argues that Alfred Hitchcock's…

Tested two formats of remarriage educational program on cooperative extension agents. Agents (n=119) were randomly assigned to written format group, audiotape format group, or control group and were mailed pretest-posttest packets. Analysis of pretest-posttest scores for three groups indicated significant increase in scores for written format…

Puts forward a theoretical frame for analysis that allows for different lines of research within a perspective of comparative didactics. These lines of research are productive of clarification of a multidisciplinary kind about matters of teaching and teacher education. (Author/VWL)

This article provides an international perspective on learning technology developments, with emphasis on the special challenges of designing distance learning technologies (DLT) in the developing countries of Asia. A commentary on the current achievements and problems of DLT designers is provided, based on the authors' recent study tour of…

We discuss a technique for teaching students everyday applications of statistical concepts. We used this technique with students (n = 50) enrolled in several sections of an introductory statistics course; students (n = 45) in other sections served as a comparison group. A class of introductory psychology students (n = 24) served as a second…