One in a series of booklets on instructional units for gifted students, the document centers on drama for high school students. Objectives of the interdisciplinary course include increased awareness of the dramatist's role in society and greater sensitivity to the creative process. An introductory section examines the major differences between…

The author provides points of reference for the study of African history with notes for class discussion, an outline for the study of a West African nation, further readings, and sources for course syllabi. (JH)

This curriculum bulletin provides a rationale for including death education in the school and suggests activities designed to help students expand their understanding of the social and personal dimensions of death and dying. Guidelines for helping the child who mourns are provided. (RH)

A STUDY GUIDE FOR 8- AND 9-YEAR-OLD SPANISH-SPEAKING CHILDREN IS PRESENTED. OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, THE FULL REALIZATION OF INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, SUCCESSFUL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS, AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY. THE STUDY IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES OF THE STUDENTS FOR WHICH IT IS GEARED.…

MATERIAL IN THIS GUIDE IS FOR TEACHER USE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. IT WAS ORGANIZED AND WRITTEN BY A CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST FOR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING (MDT) ASSISTED BY INSTRUCTORS IN THE FIELD. THE GENERAL OBJECTIVE IS TO DEVELOP ABILITIES, UNDERSTANDINGS, ATTITUDES, AND INTERESTS NEEDED FOR ENTRY LEVEL…

DEVELOPED BY A SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS AND OFFICE EDUCATION, THIS 6- TO 10-CLASS PERIOD UNIT IS FOR USE IN A HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE. THE TEACHING OBJECTIVE IS TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES, THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS, AND THE OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IMPORTANT IN AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE.…

UNIT OUTLINES FOR SIX MAJOR AREAS OF THE TRAINABLE CURRICULUM ARE PRESENTED. UNITS ON SELF-CARE, ECONOMIC USEFULNESS, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT, MUSIC, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHOSE CHRONOLOGICAL AGES RANGE BETWEEN 5 AND 21 YEARS AND WHOSE MENTAL AGES ARE BETWEEN ABOUT 2 1/2 TO 8 YEARS. UNIT OUTLINES, COVERING…

MATERIALS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY BOTH ENRICHED AND ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS COURSES. TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS FOR THE COURSE ARE GIVEN. THE COURSE OF STUDY IS DIVIDED INTO BROAD UNITS FOR EACH OF THE SEMESTERS--SEMESTER I- LINES, ANGLES, NUMBER SYSTEMS, POLYGONS, COMMON AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS, PERCENTAGE, AND MEASUREMENTS, GRAPHS,…

"BIOLOGY--LIFE SCIENCE" IS GEARED TO STUDENTS OF AVERAGE ABILITY, "BIOLOGY--GENERAL" IS OFFERED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED "BIOLOGY--GENERAL" IN GRADES 10 OR 11 AND WHO WISH TO PURSUE COLLEGE LEVEL STUDY WHILE IN GRADE 12. THE NONTECHNICAL "BIOLOGY--LIFE SCIENCE" HAS OUTLINED UNITS IN ORGANIZING FOOD,…

STUDENTS EXPOSED TO GUIDANCE ARE LESS LIKELY TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL, BETTER OFF ACADEMICALLY, AND MORE LIKELY TO ADJUST WELL TO SCHOOL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO SERVE AS AN AID TO THE COUNSELOR AND THE TEACHER ATTEMPTING TO STRENGTHEN THE GUIDANCE SERVICES OFFERED IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SUGGESTIONS FOR AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM ARE…

THE AUTHOR STATES THAT ONE OF THE MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS IN THE TEACHING OF CHINESE ON THE GRADUATE LEVEL IS DEFINING THE SCOPE OF THE AREA STUDIES AND DEVELOPING A CORE LANGUAGE PROGRAM THAT WILL BOTH ACCOMODATE THE STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PURPOSE AND USE HIS LANGUAGE PREPARATION. GRADUATE CENTERS SHOULD ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO STUDY CHINESE FOR…

THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS HANDBOOK CAN BE ADAPTED FOR USE IN ANY LANGUAGE WHICH CAN BE WRITTEN PHONETICALLY. CHAPTERS COVER THE VALUE OF ADULT LITERACY, HISTORY OF THE ALPHABET, HISTORY OF METHODS OF TEACHING READING AND WRITING, PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING, SOUNDS AS SYMBOLS, LESSON CONSTRUCTION, LETTER CONSTRUCTION, THE METHOD OF TEACHING…

The major objective of this program is to prepare a technically qualified data processing technician who can assist a systems analyst in designing a logical systems approach to solve data handling problems, develop detailed data processing procedures, wire control panels or write programs, document these procedures in a professional manner,…