The rise of persuasive agitation within the past decade has led to the development of courses in contemporary dissent and a reexamination of persuasive practices in society. This study examines the issues raised by these courses and proposes a detailed approach to the teaching of communication and contemporary dissent. Special recommendations are…

Recognizing the integral relationship of language and culture, this article outlines a guide for teachers of Indonesian who wish to supplement their language instruction with cultural concepts. Remarks and linguistic examples are presented for three language learning levels. An appendix contains an outline of the suggested scope and sequence of…

One of a series of experimental units for preschool children, this unit deals with basic number concepts. The booklet includes a short discussion of mathematical background, an outline of the unit, a discussion of the objectives, and sequences of learning activities for the children. The appendices contain worksheets used in the unit. For other…

This experimental unit concerned with geometric concepts is one of a series being developed for preschool students. In this unit, children are to learn to predict shapes which could be the projections of other shapes. Five lessons are provided and detailed directions are specified; materials for a test on the subject matter are also included. For…

One of a series of experimental units for children at the preschool level, this booklet deals with geometric concepts. A unit on volume and a unit on linear measurement are covered; for each unit a discussion of mathematical objectives, a list of materials needed, and a sequence of learning activities are provided. Directions are specified for the…

Part of a series of experimental units for students at the preschool level, this unit is designed to develop number concepts through counting. A short discussion of the mathematical background, an outline of the unit, a discussion of the objectives, a list of materials needed, and sequences of learning activities for the children are included. The…

The purpose of this course of study is to serve as a guide for providing newly employed vocational rehabilitation agency personnel with educational experiences that better prepare the trainees to serve themselves, their clients, their agency, and their community. The course reflects the belief that generic educational material and experiences are…

This curriculum guide is designed to provide a basic framework of skills and activities useful to elementary and secondary teachers in the teaching of literature. The first section discusses activities to facilitate elementary school students' appreciation and understanding of literature. Activities are discussed for grades K-3 and grades 4-6…

This publication on the hows and whys of automobile insurance is designed as a module for one of a series of consumer education courses in New York high schools. The course is planned to help students understand how the insurance system works, the costs involved, proposed legislation, and changes in automobile design. After completing the course…

This course outline proposes that an examination of the heritage and contributions of ethnic and minority groups will help students better understand American culture. It also suggests that investigations into historical immigrations, geographic settlements, literature, fine arts, and music will reduce prejudice and discrimination. The subject…

The curriculum guide presents a developmental sequence of learning activities to achieve specific goals for primary, intermediate, and secondary age level trainable mentally retarded students. Six major areas of learning are covered: self care (bathroom, grooming, food, clothing, safety), body usage (gross motor, health, fitness, eye-hand…

The curriculum guide is intended to prepare disadvantaged and handicapped, primarily educable mentally retarded, students for holding productive jobs. Emphasis is on developing in students the values and attitudes that are basic to the success of any worker. The guide is divided into five sections: pre-primary, primary, intermediate, junior high,…

Part of a series of various Model Programs which informs educators about successful ongoing programs, the report describes the Fresno, California, preschool program that began as a pilot project serving 45 preschool, disadvantaged children during the 1964-65 academic year, and which during the 1969-70 academic year served 750 students at 19…

To assist States in implementing Highway Safety Program Standard 18, "Accident Investigation and Reporting", the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funded an instructor training program for a new occupational field in highway safety, accident investigation technician. The Center for Vocational and Technical Education executed this…

General guidelines for teaching reading in content area classrooms and specific suggestions for a number of content areas are included. The general guidelines are intended to familiarize personnel with critical areas in which they can help in developing reading skills. They suggest that teachers be masters of content subject matter, be aware of…