The recent renewed interest in second language and international studies is viewed from a national perspective and from the perspective of statewide planning in Illinois. According to the review, one reason for the increased interest in the relevance of foreign language and international studies is a series of national and state reports…

Research was conducted investigating properties of skill in learning, in the domain of elementary algebra. Thinking-aloud protocols indicate that early knowledge of the subjects studied was fragmentary, rather than involving systematically flawed procedures. Computational models, developed to simulate observed errors, focused on the role of…

Intended for college-level basic writers, the program described in this report integrates selected oral communication training with writing instruction. The first section of the report presents a rationale for the program--which uses oral activities to enhance students' development in the underlying rhetorical abilities of invention, audience…

A collection of working papers examining the underlying principles of language teaching, learning, and research includes the following titles: "Some Notes on Krashen's Learned/Acquired Distinction" (Stan Jones); "How Teaching Writing Can Affect One's Own Writing Process" (Toni Miller); "Sentence Combining: Some Questions" (Aviva Freedman);…

This study paper discusses (1) changing emphases and current interpretations of child development; (2) the context of family, culture, and education within which children develop; (3) the transition to school; and (4) new issues concerning children, parents, and teachers in society today. Section 1 establishes 1959 as an approximate turning point…

This booklet is intended to assist tutors in helping transitional and low-level adult basic education (ABE) students acquire the language skills required to make a successful adjustment to regular ABE classes. The exercises provided are intended primarily for use in student-tutor learning teams, with students gradually completing greater portions…

The time spent in the regular English-language classroom is critical for the limited-English-proficient (LEP) student in eventual mainstreaming. The classroom teacher can work productively with LEP students in the classroom to maximize their exposure to authentic language during the school day. Classroom communication should be simple and clear,…

During the 1980-81 school term, educational services were provided to 2,893 migrant children (pre-K-12) in 34 school districts in 12 counties. Identification and recruitment was conducted by local project schools and recruiters. Services were provided in reading, language arts, and math. Data revealed that 1,039 students received services in…

This collection of reports evaluates ten Title I programs which were implemented in the Cleveland (Ohio) public and parochial schools during the 1980-81 school year. The following projects are discussed: (1) Child Development Project; (2) Children in Institutions Project; (3) Cleveland Fundamental School Basic Skills Reinforcement Project; (4)…

This booklet is part of the Management for Effective Teaching (MET) support kit, a pilot project designed by the Fairfax County (Virginia) Public Schools to assist elementary school teachers in planning, managing, and implementing the county's Program of Studies (POS). This document provides charts to guide pilot project teachers in selecting…

This revised edition of Native Peoples was prepared to provide information for teachers, librarians, and others interested in materials about North American Indians, Inuit, and Metis. It also includes an appendix of resources relevant to Central and South American Indian cultures. Annotated citations of reading materials are provided as well as…

Evaluation results of 1981 compensatory education programs for first through sixth graders in Baltimore, Maryland public and private schools are presented in this report. The program provided compensatory reading, mathematics, and language instruction for educationally disadvantaged students, and made available supportive guidance and health…

Brief information is given on 11 April events celebrated by Puerto Ricans: April Fool's Day; Easter; Arbor Day; and the birthdays of Washington Irving (first American author to gain fame and recognition around the world), Thomas Jefferson (3rd United States President), Jose de Diego (a notable poet, journalist, orator, lawyer, legislator, and…

To make teachers of all subjects aware of the possible applications of international school correspondence, recommendations from teachers with a great deal of experience in this area are reported. Research shows that school correspondence can make a useful contribution to instruction concerning the language, culture, and civilization of everyday…

Research reports on the nature of speech, instrumentation for its investigation, and practical applications of research are provided in this status report covering the period of April 1 through June 30, 1982. The 13 reports deal with the following topics: (1) the functional significance of physiological tremor, (2) differences between experienced…