Based on a foundation of research and theory, this book presents a case for the inclusion of motor learning activities in the reading curriculum. Chapter one introduces the concept generally, while chapter two provides a theoretical basis for the approach, along with some exploratory evidence to support it. Chapter three discusses some motor…

To determine the effectiveness, feasibility, and desirability of providing rehabilitation services to the adult deaf in a residential facility for handicapped hearing persons, 131 deaf clients were studied during 3 years. Forty were multiply handicapped while the majority were underachievers. The program was viewed as only desirable to a degree…

This handbook contains general procedural and methodological guidelines for inplant programs to upgrade unskilled workers. It can also be used as an aid to train professionals in the methods and approaches of inplant training. Generalized from the experienc of 4 years of demonstration projects, the handbook explains the concept of inplant…

This bulletin, now in its fifth edition, provides the teacher with specific assistance in evaluating student behavior in two vital areas of social studies education--study skills and critical thinking. The first three chapters provide background discussion on the problems of teaching and testing these skills and offer some general suggestions. A…

The curriculum guide presents a developmental sequence of learning activities to achieve specific goals for primary, intermediate, and secondary age level trainable mentally retarded students. Six major areas of learning are covered: self care (bathroom, grooming, food, clothing, safety), body usage (gross motor, health, fitness, eye-hand…

Skills centers represent a fairly new and different component of national manpower policy. The 70 Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA) Skills Centers are designed to provide comprehensive manpower services for the disadvantaged, including training, basic education, communication skills, counseling, placement, and follow-up. Based on visits…

This National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) publication presents examples of science techniques and situations which provide opportunity for each child to practice the skills basic to science. The common theme in all of the techniques is that of active, personal participation to achieve individualization of instruction. It is believed that…

A quinmester course in English for fifth grade students is outlined in this guide. The primary purpose of the course is to develop language through current literature; a secondary purpose is to acquaint the pupils with different forms of current literature. The four areas of the course are Musical Lyrics, Current Articles, Short Stories, and…

A course in introduction to music emphasizing modes and forms is presented. The approach used is a laboratory approach in which pupils will develop skill in playing wood-wind instruments, sing, listen to, read and compose music with emphasis on identification of elementary concepts of mode and form. Course objectives include: (1) pupil will select…

A course which is an introduction to music emphasizing modes and forms is outlined. Objectives include: (1) The student will select the title of a familiar melody from a list provided; (2) The student will identify by ear the performing medium from the following choices: violin, voice, piano, guitar, clarinet, trombone, organ, string bass,…

Designed to measure skills involving latitude and longitude, this is a self-administering linear program for junior-high geography students. Students progress through 59 pages of fill-in-the-blank items, accompanied by appropriate line drawings, for which the correct answers are given below each question. Following the method of programmed…

Learning materials presented in this teacher's guide were designed to develop attitudes, skills, and values in junior high school students which relate to the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of a citizen. Instructional concepts and strategies are presented in the following units: Citizenship, juveniles and the law, law in society,…

Curriculum materials from the Lincoln Career Education Project, Nebraska, are presented for career education learning activities at the elementary level. The guide contains complete materials for 12 learning center units infusing career education as well as personal/social growth and cultural awareness in some. Units are organized under the…

This report describes the evaluation plan for the 1973-74 small-scale field test of the Comprehension element of the Wisconsin Design for Reading Skill Development and presents results for the eight field test objectives investigated. These objectives, the first three grouped under the rubric product usability and the next five grouped under…

This teaching and learning guide is designed for students who seek specialized training in mechanical drafting. Contents are organized as follows: (1) Introductory section giving the course philosophy, general course objectives, instructional plan, and bibliography, (2) course outline (which includes the 12 units of the graphic language; use and…