This paper specifically discusses the differing methods by which certain conceptual divisions in the field of speech communication have been determined. Classifying the various conceptual approaches as (1) definitional analyses, (2) structural approaches, (3) research classifications, and (4) approaches reflecting a combination of these three, the…

This directory is intended as a resource for persons requiring knowledge about speaker's bureaus concerned with drug abuse prevention throughout the country. Information is derived from the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information National Inventory of Drug Abuse Programs, part of a comprehensive computerized information-retrieval system…

A curriculum guide to help students improve their everyday English skills has been designed for the Dade County Public Schools. The course, for grades 8 through 12, is to help students learn to read, write, and interpret letters, business forms, instructions, signs, maps, and magazines. The practical subject matter emphasizes basic reading and…

The ongoing controversy over whether to permit television cameras to cover courtroom trials has generated a variety of responses from the judiciary, the bar, and the media. In an attempt to determine whether individuals are affected by the awareness that they are being televised, this study, while maintaining experimental control, simulated some…

The new language arts syllabus for elementary and secondary schools in New York State provides a program framework which focuses chiefly on the development of pupils' skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, literature, and language. This document, the first in a series of packets which implement the use of the syllabus, is designed to aid…

Three different experiments on the effects of linguistic development or proficiency on temporal aspects of reading aloud and speaking assessed the frequency, length, and location of unfilled pauses, speech rate, and phrase length. (Editor)

Defines the educational concept of accountability and notes several ERIC documents, representative of the literature in the ERIC system, which deal with this concept. (MH)

Identifies four steps that students should employ in using objectives to study textual material and outlines the strategy intended to teach students these steps. (MH)

A six-year longitudinal evaluation was made of the effectiveness of the various early intervention strategies being emphasized in seven preschool programs for hearing-impaired children. (Author/DLS)

Presents a measurement instrument for evaluating a second language learner's oral skills, which is based on a mathematical theory of communication, and which relies on native speaker judgment. (AM)

Describes the planning and carrying-out of a debate between two upper-level French classes. Gives suggestions for each step of the preparation and performance, including some alternative possibilities. Some mention is made also of the use of debate in grades 8-10. (IFS/WGA)

Describes a study to determine if nonrespondents to speech communication survey research differ demographically from respondents. Subjects were compared across six dimensions (sex, academic rank, experience, academic degree, teaching level, and principal teaching area) to establish whether or not differences existed between respondent and…