The case for integrating the problem-solving approach to learning with traditional explanatory and demonstrative approaches, but not replacing them, when teaching biology is presented. (ND)

An overview is presented of systematic behavioral analysis as a method for modifying both social and cognitive behaviors through reinforcement. Various techniques are explained: response differentiation, shaping, chaining, fading, extinction, timeout, and response cost. (SJL)

The article is a series of seven reports by different authors on one or more aspects of rehabilitation of the blind diabetic. (PHR)

An approach to solving many linear programming problems, using only arithmetical thinking in conjunction with the usual diagram, is given. (MN)

Explains how the use of feature-length motion pictures, combined with interesting readings, can generate enthusiasm, discussion, and analysis of basic political ideas, concepts, and values. Reviews costs and identifies specific movies and readings on various political topics. (AV)

Measures of teacher behavior are related to student achievement in fifth grade reading and mathematics instruction. It was found that those measures of teacher behavior which were generalizable (that is, more highly reliable) were found to be significantly related to student achievement. (JKS)

Investigates the effects of an advance organizer lesson, presenting high-order science concepts and an elementary problem solving strategy for determining causal relations on children's use of operations of exclusion (as defined by Inhelder and Piaget, 1958). Results suggest that acceptable solutions to problems requiring the operations of…

Suggestions for teaching problem solving which include the use of general models, variation of illustrations and terminology, and diagrams are illustrated for comparison multiplication word problems. (MN)

Examines the historical growth of modern comparative education, its leadership, its problems of identity, and the particular difficulties it faces in research on matters of school practices and programs. (Author/RK)

Suggestions for improving problem-solving skills of first-grade students are made after the results of five studies of addition and subtraction story problems are presented. (JT)

An educational research project dealt with teaching slow learners to analyze their values related to public and private issues. Findings from a test sample of 75 ninth and tenth grade slow learning students indicated that the students did not exhibit greater understanding of value dilemmas when classroom projects dealing with the dilemmas were…

Suggestions are given for effective classroom diagnosis and remedial instruction techniques that may provide some mathematical therapy. (JT)

Emphasis is placed on motivating children in problem solving situations by choosing effective questions and attractive unusual materials, considering the ability and frustration level of each child, and by utilizing the help and advice that is available to a teacher. (MN)

Suggests a decision-making model that can be applied by high school students to a variety of environmental problems, and illustrates how the model can be used to make decisions concerning future energy shortages. Provides criteria for judging allocation priorities of limited resources and stimulates awareness of alternative solutions to energy…

The author outlines the use of value change techniques in college international relations courses in order to enhance student motivation. (JR)