Explores the relationship between language and the intellectual discipline of political science, and explains how political dictionaries can be used effectively as teaching tools. Includes a selected, annotated bibliography of 14 contemporary political dictionaries. (Author/AV)

Presents a self-rating scale for rating oneself on teaching critical reading and lists resources for instructional activities involving critical reading skills. (JM)

Lists selected resources for teaching about American Indians available from the ERIC database. Topics of resources include Navajo history, Pacific Northwest history, Indians of Oklahoma, Indian traditions, Plains Indian culture, and Pawnee history. (AEM)

Describes how study of folklore can be integrated into all aspects of curriculum and grade levels to foster awareness of roots and sense of home and community. Suggests topics for research in various areas of American folklore requiring student use of all language arts. Provides 13 annotated student references. (NEC)

The following are factors of successful school-university collaborations: (1) "enlightened self-interest" as the basis of institutional involvement; (2) direct, continued involvement of chief executive officers; (3) a common set of clear, reasonable objectives; (4) a generative environment; (5) resources granted by the whole university,…

The author discusses the various steps a teacher should take and the sources one should consider when developing and teaching a new course. She also addresses the need for positive thinking and flexibility. (CH)

A review of the current state of teacher education leads to the identification of five areas that need immediate attention and prolonged action, including: systematic professional knowledge base; teaching conditions; broadened perspectives; closeness to clients; and a professional reward structure. (CB)

Nine reasons that training programs do not succeed (for example, limited training resources, reasons for training unclear, critical nontraining factors ignored, management support is lacking, role of supervisor not recognized, little preparation or followup) and five training success factors (value, focus, power, mass, duration) are presented. (CT)

Increasing drug use and problems among youth are acknowledged, and drug education programs and responsiblities within the school setting are discussed. A drug education and counseling model incorporating informational and psychosocial process components is offered. Major support resources for drug education and counseling programs are noted.…

Four training experts are interviewed regarding developing training programs on an unfamiliar topic. They all said: teach yourself first, determine the needs to be met, and use the experts. They disagreed on the degree of knowledge a trainer should attempt to achieve and the types of resources trainers should use. (CT)

Examines the processes involved in resource based learning, especially the availability of resources, school structure, and teacher role. (HOD)

New developments in video games give them enormous potential for application, particularly in the area of education. Studies indicate that the games are based on the same principles--challenge, fantasy, and curiosity--that motivate learning. (RM)

Answers certain questions regarding vocational education in northern Nigeria: What are the qualifications, teaching experience, and industrial training of the teachers in these schools? Are the schools adequately staffed? What is the nature of the curriculum? What types of equipment, including teaching aids, are available? What are the sizes of…

The authors describe the wide array of NCR Corporation's training offerings that incorporate personal computers. The article looks at the personal computer not only as an effective resource for learning but also as a powerful resource for faculty engaged in instructional development. (Editor)