A completely revised edition of "A Modern Grammar of Spoken Amharic," this book is presented as a practical text for the student of the language. The 43 chapters of the text present a descriptive analysis of the sound system and grammar. Except for verbal prefixes and suffixes and partially Semitic vocabulary, the structure of Amharic is…

This collection of writings in and about the Kenai language is intended for students at the intermediate or advanced level. The volume is divided into five sections: (1) narratives about Dena'ina life; (2) traditional stories or "sukdu"; (3) prayers and songs; (4) literacy and grammar exercises; and (5) place names. The narratives,…

Distractors, the incorrect responses to an item on a multiple-choice test, should be designed to create confusion in the minds of some students and to permit a competent student to be able to see that they are wrong. It is possible, by close scrutiny, to isolate the sources of this confusion and, by looking at a statistical analysis, to find out…

This volume consists of an intermediate course in Sara, a language of the Chad Republic of Africa. It is designed for native speakers of English and includes forty reading selections in Sara and an English translation of each selection. The readings are followed by a corresponding set of dialogues in Sara, accompanied by an English translation.…

This document reports on the foreign language training offered in the Peace Corps. Following a brief introductory statement, a list of languages taught by the Peace Corps in the years 1961-67 is provided, as well as a brief description of Peace Corps language training methods. Guidelines for language coordinators are outlined, and the approach to…

This publication presents two suggested Mexican American studies curriculum units. In total they represent a cross-section of materials that have been developed to deal with the learning problems of students with special language difficulties. Originally developed for grades 7 through 12, these units may be adapted for use in adult education or at…

Twenty-one elementary and secondary school media centers in New Jersey are listed and special aspects of their media programs are described. Each school is identified by name, address, size, number of staff, and size of collection. In part 2 is an additional listing of New Jersey schools that have innovative provisions and practices in their…

This document examines existing program models and methods aimed at promoting parental involvement in early child development and education. Included are discussions of issues, research evidence and evaluation techniques pertaining to parent involvement. Descriptions of specific programs show how involvement can be developed through such channels…

The purpose of this Bicentennial handbook is to assist teachers, supervisors, and others in the preparation of programs that will encourage participation in Bicentennial activities while also developing significant knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and appreciations in the educational process. The handbook contains a compilation of numerous…

Prepared for elementary and secondary social studies teachers, this volume presents four exemplary learning activities for teaching about the Bicentennial. Each activity explores a recurring theme in the United States' Development--dedication to a cause, humor, frontiers, and loyalty. Lesson 1 concerns George Washington and the problems he…

This descriptive study reports on the delivery of educational services to and resources for emotionally handicapped children in the city of New York. Data were gathered from observations of public and private programs and from interviews with administrative personnel from these programs. Section 1 provides an overview of the children, the law, and…

Presented is a developmental curriculum for training potentially learning disabled preschool children. Part 1 includes introductory information such as a rationale for the program and suggestions for the parent-teacher. Provided are guidelines for eight curriculum areas: attention; sensory stimulation, reception, and response; adaptive behaviors…

Emphasizing the design of a data base management system for the experimental STITE (Scientific and Technical Information Transfer for Education) project, this progress report details the emerging features of this projected facility. Compiled by four STITE researchers, the report examines: science information communication, learning, dissemination,…

An annotated bibliography of reference books for school libraries from kindergarten through ninth grade is presented. Following brief sample lists of basic reference collections for primary, intermediate, and junior high school libraries are annotated bibliographies of encyclopedias, dictionaires, factbooks and yearbooks, indexes, atlases,…

This material is produced to provide a program to instruct secondary level students in the political, governmental, and legal processes and to encourage active student participation in these processes. A unique feature of the program is the role of the community as a base for practical learning. Part of a year-long curriculum program, this unit…