An eight-step teaching guide to help elementary students become familiar with electronic calculators. (Author/SJL)

The author suggests that the substitute teacher prepare a portable collection of materials and lesson plans that can be adapted to each new class. She details the types of materials such a briefcase file should contain. "Sub Center" is a new monthly column for substitute teachers. (SJL)

The authors describe the development and use of the lesson guides prepared to accompany captioned films for the deaf. Six suggestions, including presentation of workshops by media specialists, are made for promoting use of the lesson guides. (CL)

Describes an activity in which students develop personal units of measurement to compare standard and nonstandard measurements. (YDS)

Lists 10 basic texts, manuals, and lesson planning guides on cooperative learning, including works by E. Aronson, S. Ellis, D.W. and R.T. Johnson, S. Kagan, and R.E. Slavin. (MLH)

With practice, creativity, and the incentive to want to cause learning, the accounting teacher can develop lesson plans that will challenge students, give practical experiences, and make students want to learn. (JOW)

Encourages teachers to try to introduce a new novel or two into their curriculum. Gives four specific ways that teachers can relieve pressure on themselves as they prepare to work with a new novel and four specific ways to prepare for introducing a new novel. Provides approaches to introductory activities in the classroom. (TB)

Summarizes a lesson plan which uses W. S. Merwin's prose poem "Make This Simple Test" to introduce the ethical consequences of what technical writers do as well as to emphasize other aspects of technical writing. (SR)

Provides a sample whole language matrix that systematically organizes the multitude of activities and strategies of an integrated curriculum. Discusses how this matrix may be helpful for teacher planning and documentation for administrators and parents. (MG)

Reviews the TRIED Series (Teaching Resources in the ERIC Database) published by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills. (MG)

Presents annotations of 11 conference papers, books, and other material (published between 1988 and 1992) that focus on theoretical, rhetorical, curricular, and classroom issues of professional writing. (RS)

Introduces an algebra lesson plan on two people saving money over the course of a week and the problems they encounter for early elementary school students. (YDS)

Describes a structured method for writing and formatting lessons on using computers. Steps include applying the whole-part-whole model, selecting illustrations, and using clear, accurate instructions. (JOW)

Lesson study requires teachers to discuss the essential concepts that the students need to learn, compare the concepts with curriculums and consider the present knowledge of students. The various examples and experiences of teachers performing lesson study are presented.

High quality induction for novice teachers has reduced the attrition rates for many states. The methods of implementation, components of the induction, and quality of the induction vary from district to district. The purpose of this research was to examine the components of novice teacher induction which may have a positive impact on novice…