Three design criteria determine the amount of energy consumed in a building: orientation, configuration, and envelope. (Author/MLF)

Provides a set of guidelines for individual school districts wishing to maximize their instructional effectiveness while reducing costs. (RB)

A superintendent of schools recommended steps to establish a positive interview discussion with school critics in an attempt to turn these critics into effective public relations tools. (Author/RK)

Recommends establishing a policy for book selection based on instruction goals as a means of dealing with censorship. (RB)

Author provided a brief discussion of some of the most important elements that need attention in developing an independent study program. (Author/RK)

After a brief review of organization classification, multivariate approaches toward the empirical identification of such classifications are discussed. Ten guidelines for conducting future multivariate classificatory studies are presented, supported by a critique of two published large-scale empirical studies. (Author)

Results of an informal survey conducted by members of a curriculum committee of NCSS and others who expressed an interest in social studies curriculum revision and evaluation, describe and evaluate the dissemination and utilization of the NCSS Curriculum Guidelines published in 1971. (JR)

Describes a method for teaching reluctant students to develop the skills necessary to read a play. (RB)

Tells journalism staffs how to develop an effective editorial page in the high school newspaper. (RB)

Discusses some of the guidelines yearbook staffs should follow when preparing the layout and planning the photography for the high school or college yearbook. (RB)

Presents guidelines for teachers who would like to set up a reading center but are unclear about where to start. (RB)

Provides steps to follow in evaluating reading instruction that incorporates the systems approach. (RB)

Discusses the basic elements of an effective composition and examines several short pieces to demonstrate the principles of good writing. (RB)

Focusing on individual learning styles as a major component of intentional teaching, this discussion points out advantages for teachers who provide options based on students' learning styles in the classroom. Particular attention is given to the model of Style Differentiated Instruction (SDI) which developed from the research on styles, higher…