Discusses problems facing developing nations in achieving UNESCO's goal of equality of educational opportunity. Mentions continuing inequality in literacy rates between developed and developing countries, and between the sexes. Describes functional illiteracy. Blames lack of progress on rates of demographic growth, pace of educational expansion,…

After reviewing the literature comparing resource room and consultation models for serving children with low achievement, this paper addresses six best practices: peer tutoring, direct instruction in basic skills, precision teaching, cooperative learning, computer-aided instruction, and applied behavior analysis. Teacher attitudes and behaviors…

Identifies fundamental educational values that have been incorporated into the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Electronic Learners, including equality of access; active, responsible citizenship; control over personal information; freedom of speech; respect for work of others; and responsibility to conserve and protect resources. (LRW)

Presents the statement of the state Commissioner of Education before the New Jersey Senate Education Committee in defense of increased funding to urban school districts provided by the Quality Education Act. Argues that state legislators have a moral obligation and legal duty to see poor school districts properly funded. (SLD)

Examines the collaboration process between a teacher, teacher-librarian, and language specialist working to develop an integrated language and content novel study unit for a fifth-grade class with a high percentage of mainstreamed ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) students. Definitions and principles of collaboration are described, and the…

Presents two examples from 1990 curriculum guide written for Pullen School. Designed for middle school students, "The Japanese Gardener as Visual Artist" emphasizes nature in aesthetic depictions including architecture, horticulture, and visual arts. Appropriate for primary grades, "Reading/Language Arts: Using Books from the…

Teachers are asked to consider whether using a commercially prepared set of materials will result in the best possible science education. The idea that many of the published materials are seriously flawed and must be very carefully managed if they are to meet the needs of all students is suggested. (Author/KR)

Designs an elementary level social studies unit with the focus on Japan. Provides sample units of cooperative learning group projects. Suggests integrating mathematics, language arts, economics, fine arts, and science. Lists resources for obtaining more information and materials about Japan. (NL)

Presents a checklist of skills for school librarians to use with library science student interns. Areas of skills addressed include selection of materials, cataloging, vertical files, preparation of materials for shelving, circulation, audiovisual and computer equipment and procedures, administration, physical arrangement, relations with staff and…

Describes the theater arts teacher education program at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Asserts that "connected teaching," in which individual teachers and their students are colearners, forms the foundation for the program. Includes an appendix listing current Kansas standards for certification of drama teachers. (CFR)

Presents an annotated bibliography on women and war. Includes teaching materials, videotapes, and books containing firsthand accounts as well as histories of women's wartime experiences. Provides addresses for smaller, lesser-known publishers and suggests a grade level for each resource. (CFR)

Reviews the history of the concept of equal educational opportunity, noting the shift from a separate-but-equal input definition to an opportunity-to-learn process interpretation. Also discussed are implications of the definition of opportunity to learn for professional development and the education of African-American students. (SLD)

Presents ideas for promoting high-school library media centers using technology, including cable television broadcasts; pathfinders to specific information needs; a World Wide Web home page; lunchtime inservice presentations for teachers; current contents from magazines for staff; senior citizen volunteers with specialized technology skills; and…

The Houston Consortium of Urban Professional Development and Technology Schools project, developed to prepare teachers for urban, multicultural classrooms is continuing its development of a telecommunications infrastructure for its members--faculty, teachers, staff and students from colleges, public schools, and regional educational service…

Suggest ways that elementary school media specialists can encourage reading. Highlights include personal attention; students reading aloud; book bibliographies; a comfortable reading corner; competition; student suggestions for titles; contests and games; teacher recommendations; booktalks; displays; and author visits. (LRW)