Maintains that the teaching of traditional tropical agriculture through the presentation of large numbers of categories or types tends to overemphasize superficial differences at the expense of comprehending the inner essence of life as it exists for the majority of the world's farmers. Offers an alternative approach which claims to foster greater…

Reviews research on clarity, organization, and pace of presentation in social studies. Provides practical suggestions on how teachers can control each of these factors. Maintains that those who have mastered these techniques contribute much to the successful learning of their students. (JDH)

Research comparing "learning from a programmed text, augmented (audio-visual) lectures, and straight lectures." (Authors/LS)

The authors question the adequacy of the traditional response by the educational community to the needs of the unemployed and the assumptions inherent in the type of courses provided. (CT)

Discusses the pros and cons of four methods of teaching reference skills in library schools: the specific title approach, types of reference sources, case studies, and the scientific inquiry approach. A case is made for the problem approach to teaching reference. (Author/FM)

Takes issue with the opinions of K. Patricia Cross, as expressed in her article "Old Practices and New Purposes" (EJ 216 532), pointing to the positive effects of grading, group teaching, and a standard time-frame. (AYC)

Examines the integration of face-to-face tuition with open learning methods based on experiences at the Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University (United Kingdom). Analyzes the ways in which such approaches provide competitive advantage in the higher education environment in the United Kingdom. (Author/LRW)

Traces the origin of the Carnegie Unit (that measures seat time in the classroom) and its application to educational equivalency, suggests that technology has changed equivalency, proposes Capabilities-Based Educational Equivalency Units as an alternative, and illustrates its use in a graduate program at a university that offers distance education…

Reports on a large scale study carried out in four college settings in various countries that investigated the potential of the Web as a medium of language instruction, both to complement face-to-face teaching and as a stand-alone course. Results showed student perceptions were mainly positive, especially as an add-on to regular teaching.…

Cognitive, role, and access distance affects both conventional and virtual classrooms. Analysis of teacher-student communication patterns in distance (e-mail and postal mail) and traditional courses showed that communication time in the distance course was 29% greater, especially in the quantity of individual communication. (Contains 15…

Distinguishes between intervention as an innovative concept of schooling and remediation as the traditional approach to learning problems. Discusses six characteristics of successful intervention programs for older, struggling students. Presents a theoretical rationale and practical applications for each. Concludes by reviewing the vision of how…

Examines the justifications for breaking with traditional experiences that center on the limitations of what teachers learn about their work through their schooling. Compares the socialization process of teachers with other professions. Suggests that teaching is a general human activity and as such is close to common sense. (KO)

Compares the traditional textbook-based elementary science teaching method with the following innovative approaches: (1) Inquiry; (2) Science-Technology-Society (STS); and (3) Conceptual Change. Argues that the Conceptual Change approach has the greatest impact on student thinking and permits teachers to focus on important aspects. (FMW)

A case study of a beginning teacher's acculturation into the school mathematics tradition shows that the explanations and strategies that a teacher employs to cope with the tensions and contradictions that underlie the beliefs and practices of the school tradition can actually help sustain the tradition. (MKR)