The purpose of this literature review is to assist teachers and curriculum developers in the practical definition and implementation of career education in their respective school systems. As a part of a larger federally-funded career education curriculum development project, this work is being carried out by a consortium of eight California…

"Telesecundaria" has for the past six years attempted to provide secondary education (grades 7-9) by television to those students who would normally not be able to continue their education beyond the primary level. The study reported here aimed to evaluate the system, especially its cost-effectiveness, suggest strategies for improvement,…

Presented is a suggested instructional lesson based on important clues that lead to a better understanding of the kinds of materials that lie under and within the earth's crust. Comparing density of earth rocks to density of the whole earth, and accounting for the discrepancy, leads to awareness of the difference of materials of the earth's…

This third paper in a set on computer usage in mathematics education provides an annotated listing of selected books, articles, and other documents on computers. Entries are organized by topics: the general educational role of computers; computer languages and programming; and mathematics instruction applications, including teaching about…

An audio-tutorial learning system for college students studying intermediate algebra was developed by a member of the mathematics staff and was directed by student assistants. An analysis of covariance design was used to determine if students receiving help from student assistants did significantly better than those not receiving help. Results…

This health curriculum guide, intended for use with children in kindergarten through grade three, is based upon the discovery of the multi-dimensionality of the concept of health and fitness, with its physical, emotional, and social components. The contents of the guide are presented in outline form and cover health measurement, getting to know…

This manual is the second in a series of Alcohol and Alcohol Safety Curriculum Manuals for use by primary and secondary school teachers and curriculum developers. It is geared to the junior high level, grades seven through nine. The objective of the manual is to promote responsible decisions about alcohol use that leads to responsible behaviors…

Ten one-hour videotapes have been developed to aid in a two-year vocational course in nursery school child care. The goals and production of videotapes on three subjects are described: organization and planning schedules, examples of direct and indirect guidance methods, and preparing materials for children's activities in the nursery school. (RH)

A task force of librarians and audiovisual specialists was assembled to resolve differences among the several existing guidelines available for the cataloging of nonprint media and to establish a media code suitable for both manual and automated systems. The guidelines which it issued deal with procedures, terminology and codes, and set forth a…

It is possible to separate the use of computers for instructional purposes into four modes, distinguished by the style of user interaction and sometimes by the implementation methods used. The four major modes are: 1) conversational, in which the interaction resembles an exchange between two persons; 2) data-based, wherein one component of the…

A course was designed to study the causes of individual behavior through an analysis of the factors involved in the development of personality, with special emphasis on the individual's perception and unique response to his environment. The course is based on the premise that the learner will investigate how and why people behave and then attempt…

The general aim of this guide is to aid the teachers of the fifth and sixth grade boys and girls who participate in the Outdoor School program at the Battle Creek Outdoor Center. Another major aim of this guide is to aid the outdoor school teachers who bear the major responsibility in implementing the outdoor school program. An historical overview…

As one of three audiovisual media in the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics Course, 16 cassette tapes relating to lectures of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism are prepared for enriching and supplementary purposes. The material is designed to be used in combination with the talking book where illustrations, formulas, behavioral objectives,…

A handbook intended as a guide for prospective and inservice teachers of young children is presented. This is the second of two volumes. The activities include almost all those one might want to use with preprimary children. The largest sections cover language activities and the several arts. All of the activities included some from actual…

In the belief that uses of many different media will help motivate students, this book was compiled to assist tutors, particularly in science and mathematics, in using multi-media. Special emphasis was placed on increasing the tutor's understanding of mathematics and science. Following a chapter on the history and development of instructional…