This document explores the field of social network theory (with particular emphasis given to Australian research literature) by identifying and evaluating the major explanatory models in use--which have origins in such diverse disciplines as anthropology, sociology, social psychology, and social psychiatry--and by summarizing important findings;…

This teachers' guide is meant to be used in developing individualized programs for pre-kindergarten children or for children of elementary school age who have not developed pre-kindergarten competencies. The guide outlines concepts and skills that many preschool children master before entering kindergarten or first grade. Contents concern six…

This review of the effective schools literature focuses on six teaching factors: the nature of instructional materials, lower versus higher order skills, classroom reinforcement practices, teacher selection, teacher training, and individual versus whole-group instruction. Different from earlier studies, the review concentrates on specific…

The use of value-added assessment to improve undergraduate education at Rhode Island College is described, with attention to how the process evolved, problems encountered, and future plans. Value-added assessment is used in the development of student educational plans, curriculum evaluation and revision, and assessment of the interaction of work…

Factors that influenced applicants' decisions to attend Tufts University, a private institution in Massachusetts, were studied based on a 1985 survey. Enrollment decisions were examined for the following groups: matriculants and nonmatriculants, liberal arts and engineering applicants, applicants from each of seven geographic regions, applicants…

Designed to be used in conjunction with an early childhood guide entitled "Beginnings," this resource guide presents a variety of learning activities for children in preschool through second grade. The guide aims to encourage and reinforce the use of a variety of concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract activities meeting the developmental…

Developed by a speech-language pathologist, this oral language program for students in grades K-2 contains more than 200 field-tested activities designed for whole-class use. Listening and speaking activities are arranged in developmental order and grouped according to the following 12 areas: vocabulary, concepts, listening, giving and following…

A survey of former students of the Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) wood technics programs and employers in woodworking industries was conducted during spring of 1985. General objectives were to determine job classifications, types of businesses, and relative importance of tasks or duties in various woodworking-related…

Over 100 annotated entries are listed in this bibliography, which cites books, chapters in books, and articles pertaining to Indian women--past and present--living in what are now the United States and Canada. Sources from the last two decades are emphasized, particularly those that speak to the political concerns of the period. Entries are listed…

The objective of this project was to develop computer literacy and a working knowledge of microprocessor applications and digital circuits for teachers in selected vocational subject areas. Twenty-four vocational trade and industry teachers completed 16 hours of training in microprocessor skills for computerized instruction and curriculum update.…

This student learning guide contains one module for completing a course in building maintenance. It is designed especially for use in secondary schools in Palm Beach County, Florida. The module covers one task, and consists of a purpose, performance objective, enabling objectives, learning activities keyed to resources, information sheets, student…

This set of curriculum materials geared to Oneida, Sioux, and Winnebago cultures represents a response to a need to modify the Chicago public school curriculum for use with Indian children as more American Indian groups moved to the city, and is designed to integrate specific cultural content into language arts and social studies curricula.…

The bibliography lists 610 creative works, written by Mexicans and their descendents living or having lived in what is now the United States, published as books, unpublished dissertations of book length, periodical titles that include both creative and critical literary writings on the Chicano experience, and video and sound recordings. The…

Over 2,000 research resources, most of which were published during the 1960's and 1970's, are listed in this annotated bibliography for students, teachers, librarians, researchers, and others interested in interdisciplinary resources on Latin America. Although there is a section listing materials for teaching children and young adults, the bulk of…

The mathematics and experimental science courses in the programs of the upper secondary school in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) are discussed. The paper addresses: (1) the two "secondary levels" within the FRG school system, indicating that the Secondary I-Level (SI) comprises grades 5 through 9 or 10 while the Secondary II-Level…