Provides criteria for elementary teachers for selecting materials for metric education. Some teaching aids and equipment lists are suggested that can be helpful to the classroom teacher. (SA)

The recent history of instructional theory is inextricably linked to a progression of technological developments, social changes, and influential theoreticians. (Author)

Provides an overview of the status of research-based evaluation of school media services. (Author)

The creative use of audiovisual media can aid in developing student positive self-image and adds an exciting dimension to traditional physical education classes. (LH)

Visuals depicting places and high frequency nouns (car, tree, bike, bus, etc.) which students learn in the first semester of studying French are described. These will facilitate instructional presentations and, by reinforcing grammatical concepts, assist language acquisition. (PMJ)

Discusses selected networking research and some of the major research questions regarding needs assessment, school contributions to intertype library networks, and network planning that must be answered in order for school library media programs to participate most effectively in networking activities. (Author/CMV)

Discusses the notion of "authentic materials" (i.e., not designed for pedagogical use) and the problems of using them in a French-as-a-second-language classroom. Methods for using these materials are suggested. (AM)

Discusses the importance of using audiovisual aids in the preschool setting and ways teachers can use them to promote learning experiences. (MP)

Describes a "valence instrumentality expectancy" (VIE) questionnaire designed to measure university students' motivation to perform in an organizational psychology class. By focusing on classroom motivation, the questionnaire gives students a relevant and concrete experience with the various concepts of VIE theory. (Author/KC)

Accidentally killed animals provide biology classes with excellent study material. (Editor)

Items discussed include: setting of communicative goals, meaning of the target skill "reading comprehension," group work, correcting, games, the monolingual approach, and teaching materials. (IFS/WGA)

Emphasizes the importance of a center profile description for management and planning in school media centers and presents a sample profile which describes the organizational units, floor plan, and available media and services. Some types of techniques which have been devised to assist in this process are listed. (CMV)

Discusses reading levels of books in the sciences, and explains the use of the Readability Graph. Also reported are reading levels of selected high school physics texts. (GA)

Describes the use of audio tapes in the social studies classroom. Topics discussed include: using commercial learning aids, using the audio tape, taping directions, accommodating reading levels, recording current events, preparing students to use equipment, and using the tapes for evaluation. For journal availability, see SO 505 448. (Author/DB)

Article is a description of a highly successful reading program initiated in Philadelphia public schools in which utilization of actual television program scripts in combination with program viewing has improved reading skills and increased motivation among elementary and high school students. (RW)