This is a brief summary of the activities of a NDEA Institute concerning teaching experiences using the biography approach in intermediate grade American History. (SBE)

A 3-week summer institute was conducted for 84 cooperating teachers, half of them elementary and half secondary teachers, 85 percent of them from the DeKalb area. Objectives were to develop their desire to work with student teachers and their concern for quality student teaching and to develop technical and human relations skills necessary for…

This is the NSF 1970 Summer Institute Participant Questionnaire, consisting of seven sections with a total of 105 items, and its covering letter. (For related documents, see TM 002 379, 382.) (DB)

This study examines the first two years of the Higher Education Act (HEA) Title II-B Institute Program, 1968 and 1969. The primary objective is to describe the institutes and provide a data base for the program. The data base includes Division of Library Programs records, final evaluative reports, "plans of operation," and information on…

Based on the characteristic of gifted children to master content quickly and on needs of classroom teachers to provide differentiated instruction in content areas, the teacher institute emphasized the role of the content specialist. The highly significant gain from pre- to posttest suggests the institute curriculum was effective. (Author/CL)

A review of the history of Michigan State University's annual Farmer's Week shows attendance declining as the number of farmers in the State declines, continued high interest in school and commercial displays, and a drop-off in "classroom" attendance. Subject matter meetings no longer draw; well-known speakers still attract audiences,…

Ten-week courses in industrial information and documentation were organized in 1970, '71 and '72. The theoretical and practical program of the courses and other cultural activities are described. (Author/SJ)

The author discusses various problems related to the increased use of cable and introduces the complexity of the issues involved. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503073 and 503075 through 503084.) (SJ)

A short lecture is presented on how librarians can incorporate their programing into that of existing and future cable television stations. The lecture was followed by a question/answer period. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503076 and 503078 through 503084.) (SM)

Current controls, and how they came about, are discussed briefly. Needed regulations are also mentioned. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503078 and LI 503080 through LI 503084.) (SM)

The study attempted to determine the extent to which selected training programs are recognized by participants as sources of information about educational innovations and as sources of information contributing to the adoption of innovations. (Author)

The general theme of the institute was to innovate learning environments through counseling activities, thus assisting inner city youth in reaching their potential. Staff and consultants, weaknesses of the institute, and observations and recommendations are included. (CG)

The Creative Education Foundation and Buffalo State University College will sponsor a program emphasizing creative methods and approaches. (CK)

Efforts of youths to solve problems related to waste are discussed. (CK)