Based on a series of papers presented at the 22nd University of Kentucky Foreign Language Conference, April 1969 and other professional meetings. (DS)

After suggesting that instructional strategists should concern themselves with the problems of maximizing positive transfer, of representing language in all its modes, and of stressing the purposive character of language behavior, this article presents a schema for teaching a point of language structure which takes these factors into account. (FB)

Review based on a report presented at the International Reading Association, Kansas City, 1969. (AP)

The effect of parafoveal noise information on a Hirakana target-recognition task was investigated in good and poor readers from first and second grades. A differential effect of parafoveal noise produced a longer or shorter variation in reaction time depending on kind of surrounding material. Filtering mechanism efficiency differences are…

Identified difficulties encountered in spontaneous modeling, as well as strategies, approaches, and language used in this activity. Graduate mathematics students (N=223) were asked to create a mathematical model of a biological process. Their solutions and strategies are analyzed and results described. Significant conclusions for teaching applied…

Detailes a method incorporating hypnosis and Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET) into a procedure termed Rational-Emotive Hypnosis. Indicates several areas in which clients often have difficulty engaging successfully in RET, and offers hypnotic techniques to overcome such problems. Both direct and indirect hypnotic procedures are examined. (JAC)

Study found that field independent students scored significantly higher in instructional computer courses than field dependent students. The impact of computers in education requires planners of preservice and inservice training programs to design appropriate materials and training strategies to maximize academic success of students in…