A former teacher of secondary talented and gifted (T.A.G.) students outlines principles and procedures of a seminar approach in which students assume the role of teachers. Procedures are seen to involve student interviews, student teacher conferences, and opportunities for independent work. Sample forms for the interview and project study aspects…

This paper is divided into two parts: (1) the drug abuse education activities being carried out by the various agencies that take responsibility in this area, and (2) an analysis of various kinds of efforts made in drug abuse education today and the resulting product. The definition of drug abuse education used by the author contains the following…

Presented is a guide to about 40 items of literature and materials concerned with the special education approach developed by Frank M. Hewett of the Santa Monica project. Major components of the approach are said to be the engineered classroom, the Madison school plan/learning center, and the train and trade program. Listings generally include…

THE MAJOR OBJECTIVE WAS TO DETERMINE THE RELATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF THREE METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING OF ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. QUESTIONNAIRES ASKING HOW MUCH PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT, ART QUALITY, UNIQUENESS, AND PRIDE WERE GENERATED BY EACH MOTIVATIONAL TREATMENT WERE COMPLETED BY OBSERVERS AND ART TEACHERS FOR 90 LESSONS. EACH…

Describes a variety of systematic instructional procedures and examines some of the controversy surrounding their use. (Author/SL)

The authors express their views on the teaching implications of positive myths, methods to demystify learning for students, and circumstances which enhance the magic of learning. (CL)

Describes the disciplinary role of comparative psychology and examines why comparative psychologists do not consider professional associations of psychology to be representative of the discipline's core. Reviews the treatment of comparative psychology in textbooks and emphasizes the view of comparative psychology on the nature of causation and…

This article describes how "Psychology Today" articles were used to increase the relevance of an introductory psychology course. The articles were selected to match the interests of various academic majors and career areas. Includes a sample list of articles and information on where to obtain the complete bibliography. (DH)

Ten principles of an educational program for gifted children are outlined and include employment of active methods and expressive techniques, differentiation of curriculum, physical education, education of the imagination and feelings, education of the will, and education in right human relations. (DB)

The characteristic features of RP (retinitis pigmentosa-an untreatable conditions usually resulting in night blindness) are discussed and functioning considerations in the classroom (including the use of protective devices and mobility aids) are noted. Classroom modifications such as darklined paper and black pens are suggested. (CL)

Discussed are approaches to the education of emotionally disturbed children including reality therapy, directive teaching, assessment, and the engineered classroom. (DB)

The author states that the full potential of educational technology has not been realized because educators and technologists have been concerned with the administrative aspects of media rather than its contribution to student teacher communicationl (GW)

Article reveals the different kinds of educational programs that are being used in Australia and New Zealand and suggests that England might implement some of them. (ML)

The author discusses talk across the classroom", talk and the teacher" and talk across the school day"; each of these categories excludes question and answer procedures in the classroom. Problems that informal discussion may pose are discussed. (MS)