Describes several curriculum resources that focus on eliminating sex stereotypes through nonsexist teaching strategies, activities, and material selection for middle and high school language arts, reading, and English classrooms. (RS)

Introduces an effort by the Alliance for Environmental Education to establish a network of environmental education centers. Describes the components of a model of the network. Explains the evolution of the network strategy. (CW)

Lists Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) resources that will help bring science, technology, and society (STS) into the classroom. The annotated bibliography of seven references includes Faith Hickman's framework for curriculum reform, which compares the present trend of teaching STS-related social problems with historical trends. (LS)

Outlines the functions of museums and explains how these functions can relate to teaching history. Points out the value in taking students to museums, noting that visits may be enhanced through teacher pre-planning. Gives advice on how to counsel students who wish to pursue careers in historical agencies and museums. (GEA)

Describes the development of a hypermedia environment model that evolved from a project at the University of Southampton. Examines the use of this interactive environment as a way of providing online resources to teachers and students of second language learning, and discusses the design process of this hypermedia model. (JMV)

Lists Internet resources for teachers and school library media specialists. Resources are divided into three sections: one describes and evaluates listservs for elementary and secondary educators; one includes text files of lesson plans and technology plans; and one includes gophers and World Wide Web sites. (Author/LRW)

Presents findings from a 1993 study of 100 leaders in the field of bibliographic and library instruction regarding their perceptions of the most helpful bibliographic instructional resources. Provides descriptions of responses related to best programs, monographs, journals, journal articles, and other resources. (MAB)

Introduces an Internet-based teaching technique called WebQuest, developed at San Diego State University. WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which learners interact with resources on the Internet. Outlines attributes that need to be incorporated in all WebQuest designs; includes examples of WebQuest exercises and Internet addresses for…

Describes training and adult education resources available from ERIC: "Applications of an Adult Motivational Instructional Design Model"; "Visual and Digital Technologies for Adult Learning"; "Applications of Computer-Aided Instruction in Adult Education and Literacy"; and "The San Diego CWELL Project. Report of…

Provides suggestions for teaching students about American Indians. Teachers need to learn more about Indians; confront misconceptions and stereotypes; have students make Indian crafts and foods; play Indian games; learn about contemporary Indian culture; be critical of resources; and contact local Indian or cultural groups. (MDM)

Discusses the social needs of Soviet students pursuing higher and specialized secondary education. Identifies inadequacies in study, living, and leisure facilities for students. Describes a widespread attitude of dependency among students. Supports the increased availability of consumer products designed for young people. Argues for increased…

Discusses the teaching of languages in primary schools and creation of a foreign language curriculum within the primary school setting. Curriculum development considerations are discussed, including content, methods, and resources needed, teacher development, and the long-term outlook for this type of education. (nine references) (GLR)

Sees the United Nations Decade for Women (1975-85) as a series of events with revolutionary significance. States conferences held during this period produced significant documents giving legal recognition and force of international law to reforms. Describes the struggles at the Nairobi (Kenya) conference of 1985. Includes a five page list of…

Discusses teaching packages, which contain a variety of media resources, and how they can be evaluated through a surrogate teacher model. Evaluation strategies are reviewed, including content analysis, field tests, and pupil reports; the evaluation report is described; and use of this strategy in the United Kingdom is discussed. (Contains 30…

Presents a descriptive bibliography of children's alphabet books under the categories of: Animals and Nature, Cultures and Holidays, and Notable Graphics. Suggests activities for primary and intermediate grades which use these materials. (AEF)