Systematically incorporated into classroom instruction in word analysis, word sorts provide a sensible alternative to phonics or whole-word approaches and are congruent with the meaning-based direction of today's basal reading programs. A word sort is an activity in which the learner arranges words printed on cards into groups. This technique can…

Directed at discovering one's inner resources and the dignity of one's fellow man, the Outward Bound experience seeks to instill self-reliance, physical fitness, and compassion as fundamental values recognizing there are few opportunities to formulate such values in an increasingly technological and urbanized society. For 3 1/2 weeks, people from…

Two major concepts are considered. First, a distinction is made between Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) which is more closely associated with the cognitive domain and Individual Reading Program (IRP) which is more representative of the affective domain. IPI is characterized by continuous progress, skill mastery, subject matter…

The third session of a 3-year annual summer Cultural and Creative Arts Program was held in 6 Monongalia County, West Virginia, schools for first-through sixth-grade pupils. Objectives were (1) the development of a sense of appreciation for the unique culture and resources characterizing the Appalachian region, (2) the development of a desire to…

To introduce children (grades 1-3) to the concept of the city and to give them an appreciation for the relationship that exists between the cities men build and the lives they live in them, a multimedia kit has been assembled. The items in the kit allow the child to explore the city from various viewpoints. By comparing their similarities and…

The multimedia kit on water was designed for use by nursery school and first grade children. Water is an intriguing part of a child's world; for this reason, water was chosen as the medium for this set of instructional materials. The child's natural way of exploring his environment is through play; he is really learning ways to discover and…

This issue of the curriculum bulletin deals with the use of maps and globes. Eight topics are discussed in this publication: How Maps and Globes Are Used in Problem Solving, Inquiry, and Discovery Learning; Developing Skills Using Globes; Making Flat Maps; Guiding Concept Development of Map Symbolism; Guiding Development of Distance Concepts…

This study tested 1) whether instruction based on guided discovery, the use of expensive manipulative aids, and maximum pupil participation increases achievement in mathematics for pupils in grades 1-6; 2) whether a program based largely on learning through activity and guided discovery is effective in the training of prospective teachers enrolled…

The article emphasizes the importance of the teacher listening to the student's questions and problems in math classes in order to understand exactly what the student is misunderstanding. (CD)

Sixth graders find out the do-it-yourself way of learning pays off when they construct their own instruments in their study of simple machines. Three machines were constructed. (EB)

Demonstrations are presented in which children can be introduced to evidence of specific concepts enabling them to participate in such a way that any conceptual conflicts that might arise in this learning situation can be gradually reduced. (EB)

Discovery teaching advocates minimal teacher guidance. Materials from two curriculum development projects were evaluated with respect to this guidance. Results indicate a considerable discrepancy between curriculum intention and reality, as measured by the degree of teacher guidance afforded in the projects' instructional materials. (CP)

Five activities involving an array of numbers called an even triangle are given. Properties of the triangle are listed and some generalizations are proven. (MP)

Recent trends and changes in science education include: change from content to process-oriented instruction; discovery learning; increasing relevance; environmental education; use of objectives; use of learning theories; and integrated science. Stresses the need to improve the science background of teachers, especially if integrated science is…