Describes techniques involved in having high school students create multimedia research presentations with guidance from the school library media specialist. Topics include necessary writing, library, and technical skills for students; librarian-teacher cooperation; an example of a group project with three students; equipment needs; and library…

A group of foreign graduate students (n=29) who participated in a study skills and cultural orientation program at a British university found that in comparison with a group not participating (n=26), and contrary to expectation, participating students had more homesickness and psychological difficulties. The findings cast doubt on the common view…

This elementary physical education teacher developed a student evaluation system by rewriting the curriculum, producing a series of grade-specific objectives to guide her teaching, matching learning activities, creating rubrics for the objectives which she and the students could use, and generating computerized, personalized grade reports for each…

Addresses what happens when educational theories in literacy and classroom realities do not mesh. It argues a need for educational leaders to pay close attention to feedback from parents and practitioners, especially those from minority communities. (GR)

At DePaul University (Illinois), a set of advising competencies was derived through collective examination of practices among faculty/staff who provide advising services to adult learners. Using a storytelling methodology, skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values reflective of good advising were extracted and described. The methodology served as…

The problem of skill generalization is addressed with a presentation of a transdisciplinary approach to curricular development and instructional presentation. The use of integrated programming to teach mathematics skills is discussed. Specific examples of integrated programming in mathematics and recommended procedures for developing integrated…

A survey of personnel representing mental health/mental retardation/developmental disabilities agencies in 50 states investigated the self-advocacy needs of clients, training in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and impact of the ADA. Results indicated that clients needed training in advocacy-related skills and that the ADA had a minimal…

A study was conducted of 201 adults with Down's syndrome to investigate the differential causes of decline in adaptive behavior. Results indicated that aging, dementia, and severity of mental retardation were significant factors, while absence of a medical illness predicted a higher level of adaptive behavior. (CR)

Describes a research project where fifth- and sixth-grade students compiled information from original sources and presented it on a Web site. Discusses planning, students' critical thinking in research strategies, and learning outcomes. Includes a summary of selected topics researched with a note on technology skills used. (AEF)

Discusses issues that students from a high school and an elementary/middle school identified as important for reviewing multimedia software programs, and includes suggestions for evaluation criteria: entertainment/educational value; skill development; measurement; speed/time; variety; and user interface. Also describes developers' use of student…

Explores what second-grade students learned about reading, writing, and literature through a year-long program of strategy instruction integrated within a literature-based environment. Reveals that students grew in overall instructional reading level, coming to view reading as a natural component of the school day; developed skill in word…

Describes how one middle school approached the challenge of integrating technology skills into the curriculum by engaging a team of administrators, teachers, and library media specialists to systematically create a framework and curriculum aligned with national and state standards. Discusses creating the framework; curriculum design and core…

Discusses the use of libraries by teenagers and considers implications from the research for practice. Topics include why teens use libraries; the librarian's role in reaching out to teens; teen reading; skills needed for information literacy; effects on student research, including attitudes and achievement levels; and use of technology,…

Presents a lesson plan that enables students to learn how to analyze primary sources, while they also learn why the United States entered into World War I. States that this lesson can be used as an introduction to World War I. Includes handouts that feature primary materials. (CMK)

Describes Chicago magnet school's use of seminar discussion and classroom dialogue to nurture students' active engagement in the learning process. Draws on experience at a public magnet school in Chicago with a student population that is largely poor and minority. (Contains 10 references.) (PKP)