This nuclear chemistry module includes topics on atomic structure, instability of the nucleus, detection strengths and the uses of radioactive particles. Laboratory work stresses proper use of equipment and safe handling of radioactive materials. Students with a strong mathematics background may consider this course as advanced work in chemistry.…

Project Flagship, the 1974 Distinguished Achievement Awards entry from State University College at Buffalo, New York, is a competency-based teacher education model using laboratory instruction. The special features of this model include a) stated objectives and criteria for evaluation, b) individualized instruction, c) individualized learning…

This publication provides the educational planner and the architect with some suggestions concerning models by which they may plan new flexible-use, shared-space facilities and supports the models with guidelines for the development of facilities and educational programs for occupational education. In addition to discussing the financial…

Presented is a compilation of eight articles relating to science teaching in England, primarily at the secondary school level. An editorial describes recent changes in sciences and science education, decreased student enrollment in science courses, and increasing emphases on scientific methods training. The articles are then presented in three…

This document relates the basic notion of accountability to the preparation and supervision of teachers within the limits of accountability. The paper discusses the following questions: a) What competencies are the responsibility of preservice and in-service education? b) What is the role of supervision in teacher accountability? Of the…

The Children's House at Mankato State College serves as a teacher training facility with five major objectives: a) to develop an interdisciplinary program for pre- and in-service education for professional personnel; b) to provide teacher trainees with the opportunity to structure the environment for optimal child learning; c) to provide trainees…

In a description of two kinds of undergraduate courses involving development groups, the author differentiates between one course format that alternates a lecture-laboratory approach and one that makes no distinction between lecture and laboratory components. Both categories, cover a variety of cognitive material such as personality theory,…

The mission of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory is to effect educational renewal through the development, testing, and implementation of innovative curriculums, strategies, and techniques. One of the Laboratory's four major programs--the Computer Technology Program--seeks to promote the Laboratory's mission by developing materials for…

Reported were programs and procedures developed by the Eastern Regional Institute for Education (ERIE) to install a process oriented science program in regional elementary schools. Three installation phases were involved: 1) selection of the installation vehicle by ERIE and local schools, 2) installation tryout, and 3) adoption of the installed…

The development of the campus laboratory school is traced from its origins in Europe in the seventeenth century and in the United States normal school schools of the 1820's. These schools served for practice, as models of the desired teaching methods and provided opportunities for student teaching. Even before 1900 the function of the schools was…

This publication is one of a series of single-topic problem modules designed for use in undergraduate geology and earth science courses. The first section, "Ain't It Flat? A Series of Experiments in Geodesy," presents various experiments for determining the earth's circumference (historically) and describes the use of satellites in determining the…

This document is a source book for those who see the need to provide more meaningful mathematical experiences for students who have experienced little or no success in traditional programs. It is in four parts. In the first part, three innovative general mathematics projects are described. The second part outlines the mathematics laboratory…

In an effort to gain an overview of the application of computer technology in education and training, to identify areas requiring additional research, and to identify potential application areas for use in technical training, field visits were made to representative military and civilian institutions which are using the computer in instructional…

This is one of a set of curriculum guides for the Stoneham Elementary School Science Program (see SE 012 153 - SE 012 158). Each guide contains a chart illustrating the scope and sequence of the physical, life, and earth sciences introduced at each grade level. For each of the topics introduced at this grade level, an overview of the topic, a list…

This is one of a set of curriculum guides for the Stoneham Elementary School Science Program (see SE 012 153 - SE 012 158). Each guide contains a chart illustrating the scope and sequence of the physical, life, and earth sciences introduced at each grade level. For each of the topics introduced at this grade level, an overview of the topic, a list…