Successful implementation of Public Law 94-142 demands that teachers have the skills necessary to plan an objective-based, individualized program. Research supports the use of individualized instruction in mainstreamed physical education classes. The concept of learning time gives teachers a way to evaluate their own teaching and their teaching…

An idea for hands-on activities for families to use in discovering the outdoors together when visiting parks is described. Family packs contain discovery and natural history cards, thermometers, magnifiers, insect boxes, photographs of animals and plants, a pencil, and a feedback form. (SA)

When Chinese adults tried to name the color of characters which represented conflicting color words, they showed greater interference than did English speaking readers of the same task in English. This effect cannot be attributed to bilingualism. There may be fundamental differences in the perceptual demands of reading Chinese and English.…

The psychological and active recreation benefits of a residential park near a university were examined. Although the enjoyment of a natural environment was rated highly by respondents, the importance of the park's recreation and social benefits surpassed those of other more costly facilities. (JN)

The need for student part-time employment to defray educational expenses led to the establishment of the Job Locator and Development program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Goals of the program are: to identify and develop off-campus part-time employment, and to assist students in securing employment. (MLW)

Residency programs in six medical specialties were surveyed to examine the frequency and kinds of psychosocial support offered to residents. Family practice and psychiatry programs are more likely to offer the 10 types of support surveyed, including counseling, seminars, support groups, child care, and part-time programs. (Author/JMD)

Classroom interaction patterns between male and female students perceived as either high or low achievers were examined in the fall, winter, and spring. Expectation and sex results were consistent with previous findings. Results suggest that teachers make major socialization efforts early in the year. (Author/GDC)

The data results and the findings on tenure for all of the four major Carnegie Classifications of institutions combined are summarized. Data on current tenure policies and practices are reported from 42 percent of the institutions participating in a College and University Personnel Association study. (MLW)

Data on current tenure policies and practices at comprehensive universities and colleges are reported and analyzed, including information on: governance roles in the tenuring process; relationship of tenure to funding sources; relationships of faculty ranks and tenure; and the relationship of tenure and promotion decisions. (MLW)

A study of fifth-grade students showed high achieving students spent less time interacting with teachers, so their instructional cost was lower. Lower achieving students demanded more teacher and aide time, resulting in higher instructional cost. A measure of instructional cost based on productive use of time is proposed. (JAC)

A study designed to collect data on the daily activities of trainees on a medical ward and to test the diary method of obtaining data is described. The data were compared with findings from a faculty survey to establish whether the training program conformed to desired standards. (Author/MLW)

Education majors preparing to be secondary school teachers could participate in a pre-student teacher field experience teaching project. Project participants had higher self-concepts at the end of student teaching than their nonparticipating counterparts. Field experience was not related to higher ratings of student teaching performance. (GDC)

Since the Medical College of Pennsylvania, formerly for women, became coeducational, there has been a continued effort to maintain its commitment to women in medicine. Programs relevant to women include the Summer Premedical Program, the Summer Health Policy Program, a Part-Time Residencies project, a child care project, and special resources.…

Information for a 1978-79 survey of compensation of faculty members at U.S. medical schools was provided by 117 medical schools participating in the 14th annual faculty salaries survey conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Sources of faculty compensation examined include (1) base/guaranteed component and (2) supplement income.…

Recognizes the benefits and problems of the utilization of part-time instructors. Considers recruitment, orientation and training, accessibility, supervision and communication, evaluation, and consideration of faculty needs as issues of importance in part-time instructor management. (AYC)