Presents a model for introducing inquiry and problem-solving into middle grade history classes. It is based on an educational approach suggested by John Dewey. The author uses the model to explore two seemingly contradictory statements by Abraham Lincoln about slavery. (AV)

The author outlines the development, structure, and teaching and assessment problems of one introductory discipline-independent mathematical modelling course. (MN)

This paper argues for the increased use of mass media content in the classroom. The overall benefits of using mass media content far outweigh the negative "mental set" effect. (Author/AM)

Teachers use questioning as a key instructional tool for a number of reasons. Four reasons were highlighted. As well, six major classes of questioning were evaluated. (Author/RK)

Rational Emotive Education--an outgrowth of theories developed by Albert Ellis--is a teaching design of mental health concepts and problem-solving activities designed to help students to approach and cope with their problems through experiential learning, via a structured, thematic sequence of emotive education lessons. (MJB)

Strategy games are used to expose teachers and their students to the techniques and strategies involved in true problem solving. (JT)

Explains how a dialectical approach to geography can help students analyze geographical issues and recognize the unspoken assumptions of any particular scientific method. The author describes his course in which conservative, liberal, and radical perspectives are used to examine the population problem in the Third World. (Author/AV)

Provides instructions for making slides of students' assignments to be used as a basis for discussion of newswriting techniques. (KS)

Proposes a seven-stage model of direct instruction as it might be applied to a reading skills lesson on predicting outcomes. Discusses each stage of the model: exploration, explication, translation, modeling, guided practice, application, and closure. (FL)

Use of bibliotherapy with handicapped children is examined through an analysis of the literature. A conceptual framework is offered which encompasses (1) self-actualization therapy, (2) a strategy for attitudinal change, (3) a method for self concept improvement, and (4) an instructional tool. Little systematic demonstration of bibliotherapy…

A course for teaching an advanced undergraduate course on the psychology of adult development and aging is described and evaluated. Course goals, content, and format are discussed. Students generally viewed the course favorably. (RM)

This article describes an instructional model designed to teach handicapped secondary students generic employment adaptability skills. The model includes four major components: decision making, independent performance, self-evaluation, and adjustment. (Author/DB)

Analysis of errors children make is modeled both with and without computers. Patterns of thinking are traced for a fifth grader, with the discussion focused on getting clues for remedial instruction by analyzing the dialog. (MNS)

Describes an interactive microcomputer videodisc package, Improving Teacher Effectiveness, that was developed to help teachers improve their effectiveness and to demonstrate videodisc use in learning. Highlights of the system include models of good classroom instruction techniques, four principles of effective instruction, and the opportunity to…