Describes one of the units from an interdisciplinary program where students and faculty from diverse disciplines examine ideas and materials and discover underlying unity of concepts. This article discusses the theme of structure" in science, the humanities, and literature. (AL)

Suggestions for effective history teaching. (CK)

Lauds Fargo, North Dakota, elementary school's efforts to enhance students' natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. (Author)

The role of the teacher is basic in creating a learning environment which will recognize and respond to individual needs and differences. Innovative teacher education is necessary in order to develop teachers who will facilitate effective learning for children. (Author)

Describes a project that helps children to realize the potential use of fractions and therefore have an incentive to learn them. (RB)

Discussed are possible lessons for teaching the algebraic concepts of variables, rational expressions, and functions. (CT)

Describes five aspects of learning as applied to science instruction. Learning readiness, meaningfulness of material, activity and passivity, motivation, and transfer of training are presented in relation to psychological views stated by Ausubel, Bruner, Gagne, Hendrix, Karplus, Piaget, and Suchman. Views given by Gagne and Karplus are considered…