Discusses the responsibilities of the remedial teacher in developing Humanities courses for slow learners as well as high ability students. (RK)

A brief overview on aging education precedes the identification of resources to help implement aging education in elementary and secondary school programs. (Author/CB)

The 50 top computer programs and the 25 top publishers of educational software are listed and reviewed. Manufacturers' addresses and list prices are given. Eight teachers describe their experiences with computers in the classroom. Seven new programs and products are reviewed. (JL)

Planning for a visually impaired child's education begins with early intervention programs and proceeds through preschool and elementary school. Various educational models are discussed along with resources such as parent support groups and the Federal Quota Program which supplies instructional aids. The importance of positive attitudes and…

Briefly discusses the history of heritage education and introduces the theme articles in this issue. Invites teachers to consider their local heritage resources and the learning opportunities which these materials support. (GEA)

Resource mechanisms that coordinate school systems are loosely structured. Three resources are examined for effects on teaching and learning reading in the first grade: time allocation, curricular materials, and array of students in schools and classrooms. Administrative decisions on resource allocation constrain teachers' use of resources, which…

Discusses the information needs of English-as-a-second-language teachers and ways in which the ONTERIS (Ontario Education Resources Information System) system of education information databases can provide valuable assistance, covering database contents, sources, utilization, dissemination, and sample records. (Author/CB)

Analysis of research revealed five areas of need for positive parental adjustment to handicapped children: the need for information, support, advice, access to resources, and social opportunities. Three other variables also affecting parental adjustment are: resistence to stress, the extent and nature of the child's disability, and community…

Discusses the purposes of doctoral education in nursing (research and theory development, establishing nursing as a profession, nursing faculty, administrative and service settings), types of doctoral programs in nursing, and resources for doctoral programs (funding, potential students, faculty, employment opportunities, facilities). (CT)

After some attention to the what and why of open learning in general, aspects of learning situations in open learning systems in Melbourne and Manchester are raised for discussion. These aspects include mode of attendance, mode of learning, pace of learning, interaction with others, resources for learning, and content of learning. (CT)

Higher education must place a premium on academic self-renewal during the remainder of this century when the opportunity to provide for new ideas and new skills through hiring new faculty will be constrained. It is important that professors recognize the mutuality of institutional interests and self-interests in meeting these challenges. (CH)

The authors discuss types of resources available to vocational teachers that may prove helpful during preparation of updated curricula. Types include (1) computerized databases, (2) regional curriculum coordination centers, (3) state resource centers, (4) specialized curriculum centers, and (5) individual expertise. (CH)

An issue of importance to educators deals with how textbooks are chosen and published. This topic is discussed as a part of a larger theoretical debate about cultural processes and products. (DF)

Reviews provisions in Public Law 94-142. Delineates needs of classroom teachers in providing effective mainstreaming for handicapped students. Offers practical suggestions for classroom teachers to make mainstreaming a positive, beneficial experience--identify support personnel, participate in individualized education plan guideline formation,…

Discusses the difficulties small community colleges face in including foreign languages in the courses taught each year. Offers suggestions for strengthening such programs, including using a textbook with a taped component; scheduling foreign films on campus; visiting ethnic restaurants, theaters, movies, and museums; and organizing trips abroad.…