Discusses issues related to how students should use computers in schools. Indicates that using computers as tools leads to further experimentation and new discoveries and that skills learned in the computing process can be used to find innovative ways to solve new problems. (JN)

A lesson on the French Revolution illustrates how reading, writing, reasoning, and researching skills can be integrated into history instruction. (RM)

Outlines research conducted at Brigham Young University to identify effective, efficient computer-based drill and practice instructional strategies for teaching paired associate or multiple discrimination tasks. A sophisticated computer-based drill and practice is contrasted with a simple flashcard strategy. Research supporting the sophisticated…

Describes a class project in which students determine the best brand of paper towel in several categories. The activities and experiments completed during the project foster observation, measuring, collecting, data evaluation, writing, and mathematics skills. (BC)

Points out that the effectiveness of microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) activities will be examined. Also indicates that a study is being conducted to assess children's and college students' mental models of heat and temperature and to determine how these models change when students learn about heat through MBLs. (JN)

Criticizes topical readers on the English language now being used in freshman composition classes both for implying that language constrains more than aids thinking and for providing poor writing samples for the student to analyze and emulate. Discusses the influence of general semantics on these readers and the reliance on the parodic perspective…

Reports results of two studies of the reactions of viewers of a 38-minute audiovisual program about the role of teacher empathy in the classroom. Notes that viewers' interpersonal skills and empathy increased significantly. Discusses the importance of teacher empathy in view of teachers' influence on students. (SB)

Four computer programs are reviewed. Programs emphasize problem solving in science, visual and spatial thinking, word processing, and health awareness. Hardware requirements, recommended grade levels, manufacturer, purchase agreement, and current price are included. (JN)

In this physical geography field course, college students plan and develop interpretive guides that explain the physical environment of a field site. This approach has two advantages: students develop geographical skills to a level approaching professional expertise and distributing the brochures increases public awareness of the value of…

Argues that if instruction in study skills begins in the early grades reading curriculum, students will learn to get the most from what they read as they mature. (FL)

Lists steps for developing skills such as sequencing and organizing ideas for both flowcharting and reading. (AEA)

Discussed is the need for teachers to improve their effectiveness in classroom skills such as questioning techniques. An instructor cognitive operation index is presented. For journal availability, see SO 505 192. (Author/DB)

Reported are results of a survey of college students undertaken to determine their level of awareness of current events. Findings indicate low awareness. The author recommends creation of innovative methods for developing student awareness. For journal availability, see SO 505 192. (Author/DB)

The present study explored the feasibility of teaching self-disclosure skills in an undergraduate program in teacher education. The experimental group who had received self-disclosure training, were significantly more willing to be self-disclosing than were the control groups. There were no sex differences. (NG)

Author provided a chief education officer's view of the innovations and changes in practice called for by the Bullock Report. (Editor/RK)