In this article the author describes a collaborative project undertaken by two provincial education organizations to foster the leadership formation of school leaders. Leadership development through case inquiry was the focus of this innovative partnership between the Ontario College of Teachers and the Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario. The…

Over-the-transom'' proposals for college textbooks continue to flood editors' desks, but very few are properly prepared. This article suggests both guidelines for a good proposal, as well as some additional hints for textbook publication. (Author/JA)

Points to remember in getting a textbook published are examined: book idea, publisher's sales representatives, letter of inquiry, qualifications for authorship, author information form, idea proposal, reviews, marketing and sales, publishing agreement, author royalties, and copyright assignment. (CT)

Discusses the state of the mathematics textbook market and the debate surrounding the efforts to improve mathematics instruction, including the standards-based mathematics curriculum supported by the National Science Foundation. (Contains 12 references.) (PKP)

This article presents an interview with H. Craig Heller, a professor of Biological Sciences (in Humanities and Sciences) at Stanford University. In this interview, Heller talks about an interesting course he has taught at Stanford called "Exercise Physiology" and what he likes about it. What is unique about this course is that in laboratory, the…

The main purpose of this study is to determine the level of use of primary sources in the 6th Grade Social Studies Course Books. The "document analysis" method from among the qualitative research methods was used in the study. The study was conducted on 4 books from among the Social Studies course books published by total of 6 Publishing…

Custom publishing allows teachers to collect previously published and unpublished materials in book form for classroom use. The speed and flexibility of this publishing makes it useful for faculty who believe they can write or assemble a better text for their classes. (Author/PG)

Describes the relationship of the textbook author to its illustrator and proposes that either the educational technologist, the author, or the designer begin to systematically consider illustrative strategies which will enhance learning. The attentional, explicative, and retentional roles of illustrations and the need to coordinate them are…

Discusses the forces that have caused college textbooks to differ only in style rather than in content. States that publishers are afraid to move out of the mainstream because of conservative professors who resist change. Concludes that innovation is restricted to trivial details and is usually used to "dress up" an old book. (GEA)

Suggests guidelines for writing thorough textbook proposals beginning with the cover letter and ending with a discussion of current fashions. (RB)

A tribute to the similes and metaphors used by historian Dr. Adolphe E. Meyer in his textbook writing. (IR)

Materials cited and discussed should prove useful in integrating the Korean involvement into the writing and teaching of secondary and college level U.S. history texts. (RM)

Describes some of the elements that the author deliberately incorporated in his writing of textbooks. Two categories are discussed: some general guiding principles, and more minor technical features. (CS)