This curriculum guide contains course descriptions (for minicourses and semester-long courses), outlines, and class projects for teaching science fiction and the supernatural in junior and senior high schools. The eight course descriptions include objectives, methods, activities, and resources and materials. Lists of science fiction books and…

A Video-Audio-Participative (VAP) system was developed to teach management innovation to large classes using a role playing branched programed film in the classroom. An experimental study confirmed that VAP allowed for teaching more information better in a shorter time while requiring less preparation by instructors but retaining flexibility for…

Examples of teacher behavior in various classrooms were filmed and edited to illustrate six specific types of behaviors: approving, disapproving, probing, informing, reproductive questioning, and productive questioning. (Author)

At Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, traditional lectures have become a thing of the past since the introduction of videotapes, super 8 film, and audio cassettes in self-paced learning. (SF)

Four Milford, Ohio, high school seniors traveled to New England to make a film celebrating the Bicentennial. (SF)

Since the designer of interactive materials must ensure that the learner is directed to the information that he will be expected to acquire, he must recognize the components of the delivery system employed and the process by which they interact to deliver the information. (Author/RAO)

An Indian adult educator discusses the value of "pleasure-oriented" audiovisual adult education, the use of both commercial and subsidized films, television, and radio for their educational potential. He notes several production needs and techniques. (MF)

Nine filmstrips were honored with awards at the 1978 Annual Meeting of the National Council on Family Relations in Philadelphia. This article is an annotated listing of the award winners, as well as the other filmstrip entries. (Author)

Uses an instructional perspective to investigate the potentials and problems concerned with the documentary film form and suggests materials and methods that might be used in implementing an instructional approach which delimits parameters in the documentary area. (MH)

An elementary teacher uses film-making as an example for students to understand just what is possible for them to achieve and that all learning is not fun. Learning also involves routine work, practice, memorization and exhausting effort. (Author/RK)

Filmmaking is fascinating, fun and easy to integrate into any classroom. Here are some simple beginning techniques. (Editor/RK)

Mickey Mouse turns 50 this year! Ever since 1928 this charming ever-young little fellow has been enchanting youngsters. What better way to share a common delight, motivate an interest in film, practice skills and celebrate the big year than to set up your own classroom film studio. (Author/RK)

Presents a response to the paper presented before the 18th Congress of CILECT which attacked American imperialism through the media. (MH)

Identifies characteristics of variables which research suggests may contribute to the effectiveness of instructional films. (Author)

Stresses the power of film as a medium for the educational process and describes several films that interpret short stories. (KS)