This discussion of the development of children's competency in nonverbal communication is divided into three major sections; (1) review of literature, (2) methodological concerns, (3) implications for teachers. The review of literature focuses on post-1970 studies using non-institutionalized children. Findings are organized according to…

The purpose of the New Hampshire Vocational English as a Second Language Project was to develop and disseminate a model program to serve limited English speaking individuals in New Hampshire's Vocational Education programs. Phase 1 identified the target population of students in grades K-12 through teacher surveys, and of out-of-school populations…

Intended for instructional personnel working with rural handicapped and nonhandicapped children (birth through 5 years), the documents provide English and Spanish versions of a checklist of behaviors to record an individual child's developmental progress, a card file listing possible methods of teaching these behaviors, and a manual of direction.…

Goals and objectives, student activities, and a detailed course evaluation are provided in this guide for an English unit in which a rock climb serves as the basis for learning about different forms of literature and improving written and oral communication skills. The unit, designed to give below-average students an opportunity for success in…

THIS PUBLICATION PRESENTS SELECTED PAPERS FROM THE UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION'S 15TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, MARCH 13, 1965. PAPERS ARE--(1) "S IS TO TURN" BY PAUL V. CARLSON, (2) "CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF THE FETUS IN UTERO" BY FORREST H. ADAMS, (3) "ENCEPHALITIS--COMMON CAUSES AND AFTER EFFECTS"…

A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR TESTING AND EVALUATING MATERIALS DEVELOPED AT THE HAWAII CURRICULUM CENTER WAS CARRIED OUT IN JUNE AND JULY, 1967, AT THE UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL IN HONOLULU. THE PRIMARY GRADES LANGUAGE CLASS, USING FIRST-YEAR LANGUAGE MATERIALS WHICH STRESSED AURAL-ORAL SKILLS, READING, AND WRITING, ALSO TRIED OUT NEW METHODS IN…

THE TRAINING OF GERMAN TEACHERS TODAY LEAVES SO MUCH TO BE DESIRED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THEM EMPLOYED AND CERTIFIED TO TEACH GERMAN IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS ARE UNQUALIFIED TO DO SO BY ANY PROFESSIONAL STANDARD. THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS THE PREMISE OF THIS POSITION PAPER WHICH OUTLINES IN DETAIL WHAT IS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. THE MOST…

THIS FINAL REPORT OF THE EUCLID ENGLISH DEMONSTRATION CENTER DESCRIBES THE CREATION OF A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH PROGRAM IN LITERATURE, LANGUAGE, AND COMPOSITION. PART 1 OF THE REPORT DISCUSSES (1) THE PRODUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION OF 31 THEMATICALLY-DEVELOPED TEACHING UNITS, (2) A SERIES OF SHORT, CONCEPT-CENTERED CONFERENCES TO EDUCATE…

EXAMINATIONS USED IN AWARDING EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES TO STUDENTS IN ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN 1968 ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. IT IS WRITTEN PRIMARILY FOR HEADS OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THE PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATIONS IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS. EXAMINATIONS MAY BE TAKEN AT THE ORDINARY…

OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO PERFORM IN ORDER TO MEASURE UP TO STANDARDS SET BY OTHERS RATHER THAN TO LEARN PERSONALLY, TO CHANGE THEMSELVES AND THEIR BEHAVIOR AS THEY EXPAND THEIR OWN CONCEPT OF REALITY. SUCH AFFECTIVE LEARNING, FAR MORE DIFFICULT TO PERCEIVE AND EVALUATE THAN COGNITIVE LEARNING, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A MAJOR…

PROJECT 64-1, AN ENRICHMENT PROJECT IN THE HARTFORD, CONN., SCHOOLS WHICH IS EVALUATED HERE, IS A MODIFIED HIGHER HORIZONS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES INCREASED SPECIAL SERVICES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN 14 ELEMENTARY AND TWO HIGH SCHOOLS. THE ULTIMATE GOALS OF THE PROJECT ARE TO HELP THESE YOUTH DEVELOP A SELF-IMAGE WHICH WILL…

Learning activities and teaching methods based on the social science disciplines and language arts skills are presented to aid classroom teachers in grades one through three as they develop and implement social studies education programs. Major objectives of the handbook are to identify social studies concepts which are within the realm of…

The All Indian Pueblo Council and the University of New Mexico (AIPCUNM) jointly developed a program of on-site instruction, counseling, and advisement for Pueblo adults pursuing the Associate of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. The expectation was that Native American children would learn more and feel…

This review of research literature written from 1971 to 1979 on Maori education integrates and highlights findings in the following areas: historical studies, language studies, scholastic achievement studies, methodological issues, and general issues. Historical studies suggest that there is no comprehensive social history of the relationships…

This module on meat grades and classes is the first of three (CE 028 291-293) in the meat cutting course of a bilingual skills training program. The course is designed to furnish theoretical and laboratory experience in the cutting of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and mutton. Module objectives are for students to develop trade-related Spanish/English…