Describes a computer mentor program that was developed by the University of Maryland and the Prince George's County Public Schools (Maryland) to help teachers learn to integrate computers into their instruction. Topics include a course for the mentors, school administrative support, and results of program evaluations. (LRW)

Examines gender differences in computer use, citing male- oriented software as a possible reason girls are turned off, and highlights traditionally feminine and gender-neutral games. Describes ways of encouraging females: all-female computer and math classes, pairing students, mentoring, integrating technology into content areas, early…

This paper presents theoretical principles of the whole language approach and its historical interdisciplinary influences. Suggestions for implementing whole language intervention with language-disordered children are presented, such as using theme building to achieve long- and short-term objectives, using scaffolding strategies, and using…

Explains how a world civilization course at Butler University (Indiana) was significantly enhanced after a geographic perspective was used to introduce students to various cultures. Describes the units on China and pre-revolutionary Russia. Outcomes included a better understanding and appreciation for geography by both students and teachers. (GG)

This article describes a school-based program emphasizing integration of reading, writing, listening, speaking, handwriting, and spelling. Intervention principles, transdisciplinary team methods, and means of enhancing cultural literacy are discussed. Program evaluations indicate growth in all life skills areas, a zero dropout rate, and high…

Outlines procedures for helping students develop and clarify their understanding of science terms and concepts. Explains the semantic feature analysis strategy, concept ladder, concept-relationship procedure, semantic mapping, and use of the word card as ways to teach reading in science. (RT)

Suggests using journal writing from the perspective of frontier settlers to teach history. Describes possible techniques for using this method and provides examples of sample journal entries. Links this methodology with research in the social studies. (KO)

Examined the impact of a 10-week Saturday, supplemental-educational intervention integrating mathematics, science, language arts, and counseling on minority high school students' (n=51) mathematics achievement and attitude toward science. Data analysis indicated significant positive changes in both dependent variables. (MDH)

Outlines the technical infrastructure and uses of the Students' and Teachers' Integrated Learning Environment (STILE) project. Evaluates the project's use of hypermedia to allow teachers and students in electronic classrooms to access educational resources. Concludes that STILE maintains student ability to remotely obtain information that used to…

Presents a lesson plan detailing an interdisciplinary mathematics/science activity in which students find the balance and center of gravity of a map of the United States. Contains reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)

Presents a lesson plan detailing an interdisciplinary mathematics/science activity in which students take a home survey of light bulbs and then design an energy-saving lighting system for a home. Contains reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)

Summarizes research conducted within a series of professional development workshops for teachers in grades K-8 which emphasize basic reasoning skills, integrating manipulative materials, and technology. Demonstrates these principles using patterns, relations, and functions as examples. (Author/MKR)

Three trends that are projected for the future of evaluation are greater use of evaluation research in litigation; increasing integration of the social and natural sciences for certain kinds of evaluation research; and a move away from conventional statistics toward data analysis. (SLD)

Describes activities that demonstrate the relationship of mathematics and science and their use in solving real-world problems like solid waste disposal. (JRH)

Provides a case study that investigated how a part-time elementary school teacher-librarian was working toward fulfilling the goals of AASL's "Information Power." Highlights include the roles of the teacher-librarian: teacher, information specialist, and information consultant; and integrating information skills into a literature-based…