This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on philosophies, competencies, and skills that will aid the teacher in communicating with parents. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher…

This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on writing individualized education programs (IEPs). The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher Education." These clusters form the proposed…

This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on the relevance of Public Law 94-142 to education, the history and intent of the law, and the law's specific provisions. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law…

The major part of this document consists of a collection of worksheets and assessment instruments on various mathematics skills. Behavioral objectives for students at the Dos Palos High School are indicated for each page. The topics include place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percent. Specific…

This fourth in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers assistance in developing the attitudes and competencies necessary to carrying out their professional responsibilities in serving the school and community (beyond the specific responsibilities of…

This bibliography of print and nonprint materials on microteaching is designed to be useful to anyone in the field of education who is interested in (1) finding out about microteaching and its researchers; (2) examining many microteaching formats; (3) noting results of experimental studies on the subject, or (4) setting up a microteaching…

These three video-based learning modules, covering job search skills, career planning, and interpersonal communication skills on the job, were designed for use in basic English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The Job Search Skills module covers topics such as warm and cold behaviors, identifying job skills, job interviews, and application…

This guide is the introductory volume for the first in a series of instructor-assisted training modules for rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and graduate students. This trainer's guide for the first module focuses on basic intake interviewing skills consisting of: (1) systematic interview programming including attracting, planning and…

This guide is the case study manual for the first in a series of instructor-assisted training modules for rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and graduate students. This typescript manual for the first module focuses on basic intake interviewing skills consisting of: (1) systematic interview programming including attracting, planning and…

This guide is the introductory volume for the second in a series of instructor-assisted training modules for rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and graduate students. This trainer's guide for the second module focuses on the counseling skills needed for rehabilitation of the severely disabled and provides the trainer with the information and…

The Rice Index is the first measure of voting unity devised. It is noted that this measure was developed on an ad hoc basis for use in rather rough comparisons. This measure is carefully assessed, and is noted to have the virtue of simplicity, useful in certain situations, but associated with certain problems when it is used for a more detailed…

This document consists of three modules. The first looks at applications of analysis to medical radiology. The goals are to provide: 1) acquaintance with a significant applied mathematics problem utilizing Fourier Transforms; 2) generalization of the Fourier Transforms to two dimensions; 3) practice with Fourier Transforms; and 4) introduction to…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship phase 1 training modules, this self-paced student training module deals with realistically assessing the work one is interested in through a worksite visit. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; introduction; study guide/check list with…

This self-paced student training module on safety is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to teach students the importance of becoming aware of safety, including causes of accidents, unsafe acts, and safety planning. The module may contain some or all of the following: a cover sheet…

This self-paced student training module on fires and fire prevention is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to teach students to identify job site fire hazards and determine the classifications of fires and the extinguishment method necessary to put them out safely. The module may…