This four-part guide outlines suggestions for the integration of minority studies into the curriculum of Kansas schools. Part 1, a discussion of how materials by and about minorities failed to be included in past curriculums, is presented with a plea for their inclusion in the future. Guidelines for incorporating minority studies into existing…

This booklet outlines guidelines for choosing a teaching technique and describes a wide variety of techniques. It is intended as an aid to teachers of all subject matters. The first chapter develops a number of principles for choosing a teaching technique appropriate to a given situation, and divides techniques into three categories: 1) real-life,…

The handbook on work-study programs for educable mentally retarded (EMR) students in California public schools explains the nature and scope of educational-vocational programs. Information and guidelines offered are intended to help schools prepare EMR students more effectively and realistically for work, constructive citizenship, and active…

In this paper guidelines which provide direction toward the development and structure of a course in social foundations of education are outlined. A systems approach to organization of the course is used as both a content and process guide. The construct of the parts of this education system defines four operational functions: 1) development of…

Two authors analyze the problems facing aid to nonpublic school education and review relevant court decisions, emphasizing the latest Supreme Court decisions on the subject. Charles M. Whelan provides an analytical framework for determining the constitutionality of various assistance forms. He suggests that each program should be submitted to…

Guidelines are derived from analysis of the program policies and practices employed by administrators and coordinators of work study programs for educable mentally retarded high school students in Ohio. Described are different phases of work experience programs which allow students to explore possible vocational choices, to be trained in a…

This teacher proficiency module is composed of a sequence of activities designed to develop competencies in writing lesson plans for teaching social studies skills in primary and intermediate grades. Four skills that are a major responsibility of social studies teachers are noted: 1) reading social studies materials; 2) applying problem solving…

These guidelines contain suggestions for the planning and development of a career information center, specifically relating to staffing, budgeting, resource utilization, ordering supplies and equipment, and evaluation procedures. Several photographs illustrate the text, which was developed by a task force of vocational counselors and coordinators…

Intended for use by Texas school administrators in developing and operating programs to better meet the vocational education needs of their handicapped students, this guide first examines the need for a clearly developed program design with specific objectives as the foundation on which program evaluation is based. Following this examination is a…

This Sociology Collection contains 32 objectives which are organized into the following sections: 1) The Method of Sociology; 2) Social Organization; and 3) Social Processes and Social Change. Limited to basic concepts and major terminology in the field and stated in operational terms, the objectives are classified for Grades 4-9. Three elements…

Presented is the experimental edition of Unit I: Exploring My Environment, which consists of 29 life science curriculum activities intended for the 13-to-15-year-old educable mentally retarded child. The curriculum guide is being used in the final field test prior to revision. Stressed throughout the program are ecological themes, inquiry skills,…

Presented is the experimental edition of Unit II: Me as a Habitat, which consists of 19 life science curriculum activities intended for the 13-to-15-year-old educable mentally retarded child. The curriculum guide is being used in the final field test prior to revision. Stressed throughout the program are ecological themes, inquiry skills, problem…

Presented is the experimental edition of Unit III: Energy Relationships in My Environment, which consists of 25 life science curriculum activities intended for the 13-to-15-year-old educable mentally retarded child. The curriculum guide is being used in the final field test prior to revision. Stressed throughout the program are ecological themes,…

Presented is the experimental edition of Unit IV: Transfer and Cycling of Materials in My Environment, which consists of 29 life science curriculum activities intended for the 13-to-15-year-old educable mentally retarded child. The curriculum guide is being used in the final field test prior to revision. Stressed throughout the program are…

This pamphlet provides guidelines for the development of community-based comprehensive service programs to meet the needs of pregnant adolescents living at home. According to the report, the three basic service components of such programs are (1) early and consistent prenatal care, (2) continuing education on a classroom basis, and (3) counseling…