In an epilogue to the 1967 research report, "Transformational Sentence-Combining" (See ED 018 405.), John Mellon considers the significance of the sentence-combining experience and answers the charges of critics--Wayne O'Neil, James Moffett, and Francis Christensen--regarding his original research findings. Mellon points out, for example, that…

This study investigated the attitudes and understanding of participants and nonparticipants toward a program to improve the quality of instruction by Ohio Cooperative Extension Service personnel. Using a questionnaire and rating scales, data were obtained on personal background, teaching methods and techniques, and educational aids and practices,…

The testing plans, procedures, and results of an experiment are revealed concerning the thermal performance and variable factors of unvented double windows, their heat transmission and inner surface temperature. Data are given to help improve the design and development of standards for the thermal performance of windows. Building humidity, window…

This annotated bibliography, the fourth of a series of five reports of selected literature included in the ERIC system, carries a short review on the history and operation of the Neighborhood Youth Corps. The 21 items in the list have the following breakdown: (1) program descriptions; (2) characteristics of participants; (3) evaluation reports;…

Trainees in a Public Service Employment program may find work training as paraprofessional aides in manpower agencies, social services, and human services. The work experience is valuable for the trainees. However, the actual structure of their training needs close attention. Supervisors are likely to rate the effectiveness of on-the-job training…

This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course designed to familiarize the student with manipulative skills and theoretical knowledge concerning aircraft instrument systems like major flight and engine instruments; fire protection and fire fighting systems; warning systems and navigation systems; aircraft cabin control systems, such as…

This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course designed to help students become employable with skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values necessary for performing the required service of the automotive trim and glass mechanic. The course of study includes an orientation to the course, service tools and bench skills development, and a study…

The purpose of this curriculum guide is to help the economics teacher in his endeavor to fulfill his teaching responsbilities. Space is provided for teachers' additions, deletions, notes, and criticisms which will be useful when the guide is revised. The guide is arranged in vertical columns relating the consumer economics curriculum concepts to:…

The purpose of this curriculum guide is to help the teacher in his endeavor to fulfill his teaching responsibilities. Space is provided for teachers' additions, deletions, notes and criticisms which will be useful when the guide is revised. The one quarter course guide is arranged in vertical columns relating the curriculum concepts to: curriculum…

The guide is arranged in vertical columns relating curriculum concepts in economics to curriculum performance objectives, career concepts and career performance objectives, suggested teaching methods, and resource materials. The two quarter course also presents occupational information on 31 different occupations including job duties, educational…

The guide is arranged in vertical columns relating the chemistry curriculum concepts to curriculum performance objectives, career concepts and career performance objectives, suggested teaching methods, and resource materials. Occupational information for 40 different occupations includes job duties, educational requirements, salary range, and…

The guide is arranged in vertical columns relating curriculum concepts in English to curriculum performance objectives, career concepts and career performance objectives, suggested teaching methods, and resource materials. State concepts for eighth grade English, as outlined in the Texas Education Agency "Bulletin 615" for instruction,…

The guide is arranged in vertical columns relating the sociology curriculum concepts to curriculum performance objectives, career concepts and career performance objectives, suggested teaching methods, and resource materials. Career information on twenty occupations includes comments on what a person in the occupation does, the level of education…

The fourth in a series of leaflets designed for dissemination of information on school building, this publication describes a caseworks subsystem consisting of storage systems, surface systems, plumbing and electrical services, and seating. The technical performance specifications for this subsystem and nine others were developed as a product of…

This sourcebook is designed to be useful to school administrators, teacher association representatives, and school board members, in that it presents in a systematic fashion current selected sources of information on conducting negotiations in education. The citations are according to: (1) governmental and education association sponsored economic…