The zero-based budgeting approach is designed to achieve the greatest benefit with the fewest undesirable consequences. Seven basic steps make up the zero-based decision-making process: (1) identifying program goals, (2) classifying goals, (3) identifying resources, (4) reviewing consequences, (5) developing decision packages, (6) implementing a…

School children in Israel from different cultural groups perceive the positive roles that elderly persons play. Conditions that promote the role of the aged person as teacher and aspects of the teacher role as perceived by children from different cultural origins are specified. (Author)

Literacy among adults is advocated over universal primary education for children in developing societies. It is argued that the needs of children may best be served by increasing the informal education of adults. (JMF)

Described are many diverse games and activities designed to develop listening skills when teaching music. The techniques used, and concepts to be taught or reinforced are included. (KC)

Users at five diverse institutions describe EDUNET, a network established to facilitate computer-based resources among institutions of higher learning and research. (MP)

Describes and strongly encourages the use of the new fourth edition of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles by counselors in educational and community agency settings. With closely related materials mentioned and other career information sources, counselors can more efficiently put all of these tools to work for their clients. (Author/BEF)

Presents ideas for developing psychology curriculum to meet the needs of the increasing numbers of handicapped students (particularly blind students) who are appearing in psychology classes. Suggests resources, teaching aids, and sources to help teachers help handicapped students. (DB)

Current social studies programs do not include the study of prosocial behaviors such as altruism, generosity, and compassion. This omission legitimizes the view that human behaviors are self-serving. Curriculum developers should fashion programs which provide prosocial models and opportunities for students to conceptualize such behaviors and…

One of the best tools for learning is the newspaper. It has been used by teachers who have recognized its potential. However, newspaper usage is just as valid for parents. Courses and workshops on specific activities that could be done at home to reinforce learning skills should be encouraged. (Author/EB)

This outline for a high school yearbook course provides a course description and lists student responsibilities, behavioral objectives for each of nine areas, and resource materials. (GT)

Explains how one might teach the Romans so as to help students see "how to use the arts of reason and discourse" in addressing modern problems, many of which find antecedents in the Roman past. (Editor)

Reviews films, books, and other teaching resources available from the ERIC database as well as from other sources. (KS)

An overview of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a nationwide information system designed to provide information and availability of current documents in the field of education, and specifically of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Career Education, now located at Ohio State University, which includes the field of adult education within…

Provides a list of 37 World Wide Web sites that are devoted to instruction in histology and include electronic manuals, syllabi, atlases, image galleries, and quizzes. Reviews the topics, content, and highlights of these Web sites. (DDR)

Discusses the SAGE project, a Biology II project in which students analyze a specific disease by utilizing Internet resources. Poses seven problems for students and includes solutions. (ASK)