A curriculum for preschoolers in music education is presented. It consists of three sections: Introduction, General Teaching Suggestions, and Materials and Activities. The Introduction outlines the objectives of the program and presents ideas relating to scheduling, planning and selection of materials, as well as the use of music in fostering…

A COMPUTER SIMULATION OF A CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SCHOOL THAT PERMITS STUDENTS TO SCHEDULE THEMSELVES FOR COURSE WORK ON AN AUTONOMOUS BASIS WAS CONSTRUCTED AND TESTED. THE SYSTEM WAS SET UP TO FREE THE STUDENT FROM THE DISADVANTAGES OF TRADITIONAL PROGRESSION BY ALLOWING HIM TO WORK IN OTHER COURSES WHILE WAITING FOR TEACHING ASSISTANCE IN ANOTHER.…

To examine use of antecedent cues to complete a sequence of vocational tasks, five mildly to moderately mentally retarded students (aged 16-19) served as subjects. Written and pictorial prompts, introduced in a least intrusive manner, enabled the students to learn and maintain a sequenced time-based schedule that changed daily. (Author/JDD)

Oral and documentary sources describe the buildings, enrollment, academic classes, vocational training, and the networks of social relations comprising the reality of boarding school life for students at Chilocco Indian Agricultural School from 1920-1940. Five former students discuss their impressions of discipline and daily schedules. (NEC)

This document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report "Sustaining the Skill Base of Technical and Further Education Institutes: TAFE Managers' Perspectives" [ED495199], and is an added resource for further information. The original report examined the approaches managers and leaders in 16 TAFE institutes have undertaken…

This analysis reviews the data on two types of extended school programs--those that extend the number of hours per day students spend in school, and those that extend the school year. Proponents of extending the school day or the school year frequently cite examples from outside the United States, where the average school year is often longer, and…

This report provides a summary of K-12 educational services offered by Corporation for Public Broadcasting-supported television stations from CPB's annual Station Activities Survey. Stations are broken into cohorts by license type and budget size. The 1997 Station Activities Survey asked public television stations whether they provided…

This report describes a program for the exploration of block scheduling. The targeted population consists of high school students in a growing, middle-class community, located in a suburban setting of a large mid-western city. The historical background of block scheduling is documented through data gathered using attendance reports, student…

A key task for schools is to ensure that the conditions in which learning is to take place address the biological needs of the learners. This book examines sleep needs of adolescents and discusses the implications of these needs for school starting times. This book is a collection of five articles that appeared in a special section of the Phi…

This document reports that many community colleges are considering changes in their traditional semester calendars. In California, the most common question facing colleges is whether to switch from the traditional (in California) 18-week semester to a 16-week one. This paper details the results of a student and faculty survey conducted at…

This document explores ways in which time can be used as an education resource. It opens with an overview of studies that indicate that American students trail their counterparts in other leading industrialized nations in academic achievement. It discusses research on the relationship between time and learning, explores the limitations of existing…

A nationally representative sample of eighth-graders were first surveyed in the spring of 1988. A sample of these respondents were then resurveyed through four follow-ups in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 2000. On the questionnaire, students reported on a range of topics including: school, work, and home experiences; educational resources and support; the…

Modular scheduling requires that teachers be prepared for all lessons, be available for shop activities, and devote greater attention to checking student progress. (SB)

Results of a survey of colleges offering innovative programs for college credit include information on the types of instruction and credit offered and evaluation of problems and solutions found in program administration. Among these issues are finance, determination of appropriate credit, scheduling, transcripts, catalog descriptions, and…

Discusses preparation of secondary school biology teachers in China. Topics addressed include admission, orientation of prospective teachers, scheduling, teacher preparation curriculum, and inservice education. (JN)