After a critique of the standard literacy practice in primary school, the article develops a Vygotskian view on literacy that defines literate activity as a generalised ability of using sign systems for personal and interpersonal use within specific cultural practices. Narrative competence is seen as one specific form of this literate activity.…

To generate motivation and promote the development of written communication skills, students in a freshman-level anatomy and physiology course for nonmajors created group webpages describing historically important diseases. After the groups had been formed, each individual was assigned specific components of the disease (e.g., causes or…

THIS REPORT BY A COMMITTEE OF THE FACULTIES OF THE LOS ANGELES JUNIOR COLLEGES OFFERS SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS FOR EDUCATING THE DISADVANTAGED STUDENT. INSTRUCTORS MUST APPRECIATE THE DIFFICULTIES OF REACHING THE NON-ACHIEVER, WITH HIS FRUSTRATION, APATHY, AND REBELLION AGAINST EDUCATION, AND THEY MUST UNDERSTAND THE NECESSITY OF ENCOURAGING HIM TO…

Reviews six principles for effective developmental education teaching, including commitment to teaching underprepared students, command of the subject matter, and ability to teach a diverse student population. Integrates research findings from successful developmental education programs and general principles for effective teaching in…

Clinical supervision is the construction of individualized learning plans for supervisees working with clients. The systematic manner in which supervision is applied is called a "model." Three types of models are discussed in this digest; they are: developmental models; integrated models (discriminant model); and orientation-specific…

Evaluating strategies for assessing instructional goals of developmental programs in early education are suggested. (Editor)

The Central School, Field Local School District, which is located in rural Brimfield, Ohio, has been participating since 1980 in an ongoing demonstration project featuring all-day kindergartens. The school contains only kindergarten classrooms (7 classrooms with approximately 210 children). Central School has implemented a "Strategies in…

A draft report, designed to provide direction for reference service, prepared by the Standards Committee, American Library Association. (PF)

A survey of faculty development activities reveals more plans than programs, but examples from several institutions illustrate how programs can be implemented. (Editor)

Reprinted from the Fall 1968 issue of "Daedalus.

This booklet identifies basic techniques and methodologies for evaluating training and development programs. It also examines a selected number of methodologies that appear to be applicable to evaluating the results of program performance and achievement in many social and economic programs. Section 1 provides general information on evaluation and…

This paper describes the emerging role of fathers in a society that presents obstacles to men who seek active involvement in fatherhood. A developmental, psycho/educational model is presented, which enables expectant and new fathers to gain support, knowledge, and skills in their new role, and confidence in themselves. (Author)

Provides an overview and definition of local authority and town planning in New Zealand. Demonstrates the relevance of planning matters to the teaching of geography. Reviews objectives of geography and specific planning methods used in several districts. (BR)

Provides an overview of technology education. Defines the field, identifies opportunities within the field, and comments on the role of the International Technology Education Association. (CH)