Presenting information intended to aid those who will be responsible for integrating the educable mentally retarded into shop programs, this article discusses population characteristics, physical characteristics, and learning characteristics of the mentally retarded. Interpersonal skills and safety considerations are also discussed in relation to…

Describes benefits and techniques for utilizing Mormoniella vitripennis (jewel wasps) in teaching biology. Feeding, courtship, egg-laying, and insect behavior investigations are presented. (SL)

This paper uses the Interpersonal Perception Method (IPM) to analyze a single episode in a group's experience. The authors feel that such an approach is much more useful than the more usual trait analysis in understanding those experiences which will mediate the group's functioning. (NG)

A precise method of determining absorption maxima where Gaussian functions occur is described. The method is based on a logarithmic transformation of the Gaussian equation and is suited for a mini-computer. (MR)

Provides a variety of science activities structured around the germination and growth of oak trees from acorns. (CP)

Reports on apparatus for generating Lissajous figures, projecting Poisson's spots, photographing diffraction patterns, electric heating, and projecting moving longitudinal waves on an oscilloscope. (SL)

Examines standard and unique student safety considerations and offers suggestions for maintaining a safe laboratory class environment. Topics discussed include general safety considerations, safety factors unique to various handicapping conditions, instructional considerations, assessing instruction, and developing safety conscious attitudes. (TA)

An experimental year of oral testing using the language laboratory at Victoria University is described. A new first-year 12-credit course is primarily a language course based on audiovisual/lingual methods. The content, evaluation, and administration of oral expression tests and performance tapes are covered. (SW)

Reviews six items of science equipment, including power supplies, timers, and a watt meter. (SL)

Describes the dubious successes of the "Learning Assistance Program" at a community college in British Columbia. Discusses present and future considerations for solving problems and attending to the educational needs of students in that geographical area. (RL)

A set of language laboratory materials currently being tested in eight Scottish universities is described. The aim of the completely self-taught course is to increase the student's exposure to the language as a whole. The unity of each tape is based on the communicative function of the introductory text. (AMH)

Describes the operation of the computer program and a sample print-out is provided. (CP)

Reports an experimental procedure for a course in physical organic chemistry to illustrate correlation between structure and reactivity. (SL)

Describes two procedures for the conversion of eugenol to vanillin

Activities in 31 Israeli high school biology and 4 college-level laboratories in first and second years of medical school were analyzed using the Classroom Observation Instruments. Percentages of time spent in pre-lab discussion (problem identification, instructions); lab-work (identifying investigation components, responding to students,…