Audiovisual teaching aids for economics and for general physical and economic geography, that may be bought or rented from suppliers in Britain, are listed in this 180-page catalog. Audiovisual materials available include films, filmstrips, slides, overhead projector transparencies, wallsheets, prints, records, tapes and teaching kits. Each…

A 1-WEEK CONFERENCE WAS HELD TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN AND PROMOTE THE UTILIZATION OF NEW MEDIA THROUGH A SERIES OF ADDRESSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, DISCUSSIONS, AND SMALL-GROUP WORK SESSIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE CARRIED OUT UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF AUTHORITIES IN THE FIELDS OF AUDIOVISUAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION THEORY. THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM WAS…

This selected, annotated bibliography covers general Canadian resource materials. The bibliography is divided into two parts. Part one is a national bibliography of materials about Canada in general which includes guides to bibliographies, retrospective (history) materials, current materials, newspaper and periodical directories and catalogs,…

Presents current items about the teaching of writing that "every department head ought to know," and suggests some reasons why the teaching of writing might be a personally rewarding intellectual experience. (Author/GT)

An overview of sources of information for the teacher of English education. (DD)

A sample bibliography of 64 sources of marine science education materials is provided. For each listing, usability information and a description of contents are included. (CP)

Enumerates criteria for choosing readings for faculty members newly assigned to composition; lists references on rhetoric and on composition and explains the rationale behind the two lists. (GW)

The article identifies and describes five broad curriculum data sources as wellsprings from which educational purposes and actions flow: society (social-political-cultural-economic forces at work), the disciplines (contributions of knowledge to learning), values, human growth and development, and learning processes. (Author/NQ)

Advocates the development of a "resource directory" of local industries by a school district. The directory could list the names of industries which would provide: (1) tours; (2) speakers; (3) the use of specialist equipment and laboratory facilities; (4) the use of libraries; and (5) personal links for teachers. (CP)

One hundred thousand bicycle-motor vehicle accidents will occur this year. Close to 1,100 of the mishaps will result in death. Education is the first, last and best hope for cyclists and motorists alike and one facet of bike safety programs is teaching students to understand a machine they may take for granted. Here are some ideas for starters.…

Resources already available within a school system can support and maintain an effective AGE program. Discusses these resources and strategies for delivering them to students and teachers. (Author/RK)

Describes how teachers can use the drama department to aid student journalists in writing accurate news stories and how school administrators can be called into service as the subjects of students' interviews. (KS)

The author offers information for the design of a vocational education research and development outputs delivery system. He discusses factors in the current context of research and development that may influence system design and identifies tentative problem areas. (MF)

Drawing on experience with pre-retirement programs in Ontario's Ministry of Education, the author suggests guidelines and resources for programs involving personal study, personal counseling, and classroom/group situation. (JT)

Cites various sources that provide ethnic research materials on the Slovenians and other Slavic ethnics. (Author/AM)