Primarily intended to serve as a reference for in-service teacher coordinators, this document provides an overview of key points regarding the development and operation of cooperative vocational education programs. Written from the perspective of the teacher-coordinator, the discussion centers around the broad topics of planning, coordinating, and…

In this document, performance-oriented general objectives intended as guidelines for writing specific objectives for vocational and technical teacher education curricula are presented. These general objectives result from an extensive enumeration and analysis of important pedagogical performance requirements for teachers of conventional programs…

This document proposes a detailed foundation for curriculum planning in grades 1, 2, and 3 in the Argentine elementary schools. The book covers such topics as curriculum objectives, contents and activities, personalization and individualization, socialization and regionalization, quality, organization, and suggestions for subject matter and…

In keeping with the Department of Education's course content in physical education, this supplement to the Physical Education Course of Study was prepared. Suggestions for teaching and organizing classes in 16 "Self to Nature" activities are outlined. Activities are: backpacking, bicycling, boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, hebertisme (an…

This is an executive summary of the interim report on National Home Start Evaluation. Home Start, a federally-funded 3-year (1972-1975) home-based demonstration program for low-income families with 3- to 5-year-old children was designed to enhance a mother's skills in dealing with her own children and to provide comprehensive social-emotional,…

The College Entrance Examination Board has prepared this publication to help secondary school teachers develop Advanced Placement (AP) courses in music. The discussion of strategy recommendations, reading materials, and record collections should be adapted to suit local preferences and individual skills. An opening section of general remarks…

This study, in the form of a research review, is designed to aid adult educators as they work in curriculum development and materials selection activities. Its purpose is to provide a guide for evaluation by providing recommended guidelines for the analysis of learning material, a suggested instrument for evaluation, and how to use the instrument.…

This document consists of 12 chapters pertaining to the role, scope, and functions of the Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System in regulating Texas public junior colleges, and presents the Board rules and regulations regarding junior college program development and operations. Chapters include: (1) statutory authority of…

This manual outlines the goals, guidelines, and requirements of Y.M.C.A. Latch Key Child Development Programs, which provide before- and after-school day care services for children who otherwise might be at home with no adult supervision. Included is information on how to begin a program, enrollment procedures, facilities, space utilization, daily…

The spiraling cost of higher education has led to questions of accountability and cost effectiveness and called more attention to budgetary and financial structures. This shift in decision-making responsibilities is closely tied to recent changes in enrollment growth that has reached a static or declining stage. In view of this trend,…

This study presents an overview of collected literature relevant to school buildings, or building in general, in disaster-prone areas, together with some discussion of the role that school buildings, as a universally present community asset, may play in situations of crisis. The natural disasters referred to in this study include cyclones and…

Designed for school administrators, teachers, advisory councils, and architects, this guide may be used in the planning or constructing of new comprehensive vocational facilities or in adding to and remodeling existing facilities. The guide contains information about general and specialized planning. The general planning information covers the…

Addressing the underlying tension that generally exists between school-level autonomy and systemwide uniformity, the author's nine commandments include recognizing the school as the key organizational unit in public education, selecting and nurturing first-rate principals, and granting more budgetary authority to the school level. (JBM)

"Viewpoints" is a multimedia package containing two audio CDs and a short, informative booklet. This volume of "Viewpoints" focuses on using scientifically based practices to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness. The audio CDs provide the voices, or viewpoints, of various leaders from the education field who have worked closely…

If a campus has students who are deaf or hard of hearing, its Public Safety department needs to become aware of some basic information about deafness in order to serve those students well. Public Safety officers may interact with deaf students in a variety of situations: (1) Reporting a theft; (2) Emergency medical situations; (3) Reporting items…