THIS IS AN OUTLINE OF PROCEDURES FOLLOWED IN DEVELOPING EXHIBITS SUITABLE AS AUTOINSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES AND AS DEMONSTRATION DEVICES FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMS. THE 27 TEACHING EXHIBITS WERE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS AND PERFORM EXPERIMENTS IN PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS, CHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGY. SOME OF THE EXHIBITS EMPLOYED…

Compared were inductive and deductive sequencing of stimulus material to produce two single concept films. The concept developed was "The longer the pendulum's arm, the more slowly the pendulum swings." Each film contained the same number of identical scenes; only the sequencing of their order of presentation was altered to provide the two…

Multidimensional scaling was applied to the assessment of qualitative data relating to an optometry faculty's perceptions of instructional media. Results indicate that 35mm slides, overhead transparencies, and filmstrips were viewed as serving a similar function and as acceptable in terms of cost, need, and convenience. Television and 16mm films…

Financed by the Council of Europe, a course in the German language was conducted for the benefit of Italian workers destined to work in the Federal Republic of Germany. Designed to contribute to the alien workers' integration into Germany's social structure, the course emphasized comprehension and speaking. Candidates were personally interviewed…

Instructors in Child Development at the University of Texas at Austin selected sound motion pictures as the most effective medium to simulate the observation of children in nursery laboratories. A computer controlled projector was designed for this purpose. An interface and control unit controls the Super 8 projector from a time-sharing computer…

The booklet is intended for primary school teachers. It lists 22 suggested activities as well as ideas for using music, art, and bulletin boards for multicultural education. The purpose of the first activity is to provide opportunities to discuss great Americans of different ethnic backgrounds. An extensive list is included which contains members…

This selected bibliography is designed to offer reading suggestions for the Indiana teacher who is interested in promoting multiethnic education in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on the three major minority groups living in Indiana: the African American, the American-Indian, and the Spanish-speaking American. Materials are listed under three…

Statistical data on Georgia public libraries are provided in tables covering regional and large county library systems, audiovisual materials, audiovisual expenditures, analysis of federal funds received, and Title II construction. Data on the services of the state agency are given for technical services, reader services, large group loans, state…

This book is dedicated to the use of a humanistic, thematic approach to the teaching of English. The chapters deals with such topics as teaching poetry, teaching American folklore and tradition, and helping students achieve greater self-knowledge and self-understanding through using the "speaking voice" in oral and written communication.…

The evolution and current operation of the National Library of Australia are described. Included is information on the library's collections (book, film, and pictorial), union catalogs, bibliographical services, publications, technical processes, and special services. Comments on Australian interests and activities in foreign countries are also…

An anthology of readings in the media correlates chapter-by-chapter to the authors' textbook, "The Media Works." Fifteen chapters cover the study of newspapers, magazines, comics, popular music, television, movies, and advertising. The authors included represent varied perspectives on the media. The selections were chosen with the help of a…

The wide variety of books and informational resources presently available about the American Indian people of Alaska reflect their cultural diversity. Intended to assist the teacher in identifying, collecting, and assessing useful materials on the Alaska Native cultures, this publication cites approximately 406 books, periodicals, films,…

The catalog primarily lists instructional materials, including audiovisual and manipulative materials, for use with handicapped children. Entries, which are arranged by curriculum or skill area, specify grade level and nature of the material. Also listed are professional books and resources, serials, free periodicals, professional audiovisual…

The study describes current art museum adult education programs and objectives in three art museums. Data were gathered through interviews with museum staffs, from current publications and records, and from clipping files and historical documents. Each museum sponsors training for volunteer guides and a yearly show for collectors, and provides…

This overview of the first year of the La Mancha Project consists of papers on various aspects of the 5-year project to improve the composition instruction in Vermont schools, incorporating workshop and individual student conference techniques, and integrating writing with other academic studies. The papers include discussions of (1) ninth grade…