This catalog of curriculum materials concerning citizenship education, economics, law-related education, values education, and character education includes books, booklets, periodicals, games, kits, films, filmstrips, video cassettes, posters, and computer software. The catalog is organized by grade levels in the following sections: K-3, 4-6, 7-9,…

The goal of the East Asian Curriculum Project (EACP) of Columbia University is to support education on Asia at the secondary and elementary levels. The project has developed a variety of curriculum resources and collaborated with state and local educators in designing units about Asia for teachers. Each packet contains brief resource lists along…

This report describes, from a technical assistance viewpoint, a 3-year renewal program conducted in a New York City intermediate school. The program was one of nine selected as a demonstration site by the Documentation and Technical Assistance (DTA) Project, with the purpose of applying educational research to enhance the problem solving capacity…

Arranged in two sections, this annotated bibliography cites over 500 resources for use in Maryland K-8 social studies programs. Part 1 contains an alphabetical listing by title of instructional materials, including books, filmstrips, cassettes and records, and kits. Part 2 contains cross-references to all entries in part 1 listed according to…

A three-step process for developing a program to help youth learn independent living skills is described. The steps are: (1) identifying and ranking specific skills; (2) developing curriculum packages; and (3) involving adults from the local community to help teach those skills to youth. A list of 20 independent living skills is offered along with…

This article examines social studies in the primary grades and shows how community resources can facilitate social learning. A three-stage model is examined which addresses the issues of citizenship and community involvement in the primary grades. It provides for teacher/school, parent/community, and learner involvement in all stages of…

Holds that American colleges and universities confront two forces (government regulation and reduction in resources) that will destroy their integrity unless they are committed to defending their fundamental purpose--to advance the pursuit of truth and to reward those contributing to that end. (JT)

Because of the scarcity of instructional materials relevant to a course in state and local government, the author recommends that instructors create their own slides, tapes, and videotapes. He lists the conditions necessary for such an endeavor and warns against common pitfalls. (DC)

A discussion of the universal need, present status, aims, functions, and specific character of pre-primary education introduces a select annotated bibliography on pre-primary education covering the biological, psychological, and social aspects; general educational aspects; teaching aspects; child-centered problems; and the role of adults. (DE)

This document is intended to help service providers and state staff design, implement, and evaluate vocational English language training (VELT) programs for refugees who are not proficient in English. Section 1 is a user's guide that explains why VELT programs exist, states VELT assumptions, lists the benefits of VELT programs, and describes in…

This publication provides information about jobs performed in business and industry by persons with disabilities. The first section suggests ways to use the guide. Section 2 lists 70 job descriptions, each of which includes information on the following: the type of job, disability of the person performing the job, company information, job…

Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books designed for children ages 5 to 10, this volume describes why and how castles were built during the Middle Ages and what it was like to live in one. Poetry of the period, village life, tournaments, minstrels, games, and descriptions of the lives of children who lived…

Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume describes in text and illustrations various aspects of daily life in ancient Rome. The social life and customs of the people are depicted. How a Roman citizen spent an average day, the dress, food, entertainment, what kind of…

A collection of creative, imaginative, classroom activity units designed for grades K-4 is presented. Using a multicultural approach, each unit is to be utilized in teaching various subjects such as language arts, mathematics, music, science, social studies, and home economics. Each section includes a source for creative ideas to enhance learning;…