This learning module is designed to provide the student with an overview of the main areas and manner in which linguistics has influenced second-language teaching and to enable him to: (a) identify the characteristics of language; (b) identify the characteristics of linguistic analysis; (c) define the role of transformational-generative grammar,…

This learning module is designed to provide the prospective second-language teacher with an overview of the social and psychological factors affecting second-language learning and practical classroom application of this knowledge. The specific objectives of the module are to: (a) enable the student to explain the roles of attitude, age, aptitude,…

This learning module focuses on the role of the community coordinator in the Teacher Corps and is designed to provide the student with knowledge about the role of the community coordinator and about community-based education. The module is divided into two sections, the first of which consists of written test/exercises on (a) the organizational…

This is one of several module clusters developed for the Camden Teacher Corps project. This module cluster is designed to introduce students to urban studies through the application of a geographic approach. Although geography shares with other social sciences many concepts and methods, it has contributed a distinctive set of viewpoints and a…

Thirteen learning modules are included in this competency-based secondary education course syllabus, which was adapted from an elementary education course syllabus developed at the College of Education of the University of Toledo for the U.S. Office of Education. Each of the modules contains its title/topic, prerequisite modules, rationale for the…

This course syllabus consists of the first seven learning modules of the competency-based secondary education program offered at the University of Toledo's College of Education. Each learning module contains a list of prerequisite modules, instructional procedures and materials, and pre- and post-assessment criteria and measurement instruments.…

Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington, initiated Project 80, a long-range effort designed to individualize and improve the educational process by using research, technology, and scientific management systems to free teachers to personalize education for learners. Starting in 1969 a three year Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title…

This document describes efforts of program administrators to implement an organic curriculum in a Baltimore, Maryland, high school. The chief program administrator coordinated efforts to develop instructional materials and curricular programs based on the experiences and interests of ghetto-dwelling Negro students. Organic curriculum is a…

Each of the 61 modules in this packet contains a brief description of the module contents, a list of the major division of units, the overall objectives, objectives by units, content outline, and suggested teaching method, student application activities, and evaluation procedures. A list of resource materials is also included for each. Some of the…

Developed as a second level option to follow an introductory course in marketing and distribution, or as an advanced course in continuing education, this guide outlines principles and practices needed by persons who wish to enter the field of advertising services or for individuals who desire to upgrade their skills in this area. The content,…

This paper is an outline of a course unit for a writing laboratory, specifically designed for use in teaching English composition to Mexican-Americans. The unit utilizes a multi-media approach to elaborate the necessary organization of a paragraph contrasting two topics. Goals and objectives are included in the unit outline as is a slide/tape…

Presents guidelines and content description of a course in electron microscopy. Discusses three types of learning modules: material preparation, instrumentation, and information processing. (MA)

Describes seven strategies used to make CEEP modules readable and appealing to students. These include involving classroom teachers in writing the modules, early analysis of word- and concept-levels, and using a list of familiar words in editing the modules. (MA)

This report suggest guidelines to library administrators and educators for staff development and continuing education in automated bibliographic retrieval services through the projection of an academically programmed learning module. A two-day course of instruction for those with a minimal background in online information retrieval is outlined.…

Reported here are the responses of a group of chemical engineering educators to questions relating to the use of a series of undergraduate chemical engineering modules developed by the CHEMI Project. (BB)