Role taking ability is important for learning resource specialists in public schools who wish to expand their roles to include instructional development. (STS)

This bibliography is a result of a survey undertaken by the International Bureau of Education (IBE) to disseminate information on existing bibliographical tools which may be useful to educational documentation and information officers. It was mainly based on the reference collection of the IBE Documentation Center. The materials included in the…

Five criteria are discussed for selecting curriculum materials for Bicentennial celebration and study that will encourage valuing and inquiry and enrich historical perspective. Several bibliographies and sources for other instructional materials are included. (MM)

Four musical encounters that will really work with your kids. These experimental approaches use junkyard finds to create Bottlephones and Pot Chimes, and suggest some unusual forms of musical notation. (Editor)

Discusses the role of instructional leaders and suggests resources that can aid leaders in enhancing learning. (JG)

Examines the experience of instructors using one major CAD (computer-assisted design) system, VersaCAD. The author provides an overview of the variety of training, funding, and curriculum opportunities available to those teaching CAD. (CT)

The directory of technology resources for the disabled lists 15 information clearinghouses, 11 publications, 147 commercial vendors, and 13 conferences. (DB)

Presents some guidelines for software evaluation. These involve locating software packages, matching software and hardware, placing orders for software, designing an evaluation guide, reading accompanying documentation, running the program, and selecting software. Guidelines for developing a software evaluation form are included. (CT)

Highlights eight resources available from ERIC for teaching about the U.S. Constitution. (Author/BSR)

High school language laboratories have been modernized and redefined to become "Language Resource Centers" which should serve not only as language laboratories but also as resource centers, the focal point for all language instruction, and as a clearinghouse for multiple, flexible instructional approaches. (Author/CB)

Northwestern University strives to balance quantitative and qualitative approaches in its graduate sociology program. The program is student-centered and emphasizes student participation in the definition of intellectual and career objectives. The program's core is concentrated in the first year to enable development of student research interests…

Discusses the need for counselor training on the use of computers, potential benefits of training, development of counselor training resources, the content of counselor training, training alternatives (preservice training, inservice training workshops, onsite inservice training, technological training resources), and factors influencing the future…

Describes recent materials useful for secondary classes in economic education available through the National Specialized Economic Education Center for Business Education. (CH)

The author looks at learning theory and the elements of a training workshop that encourage involvement and lead to application so that organizational and participant needs are satisfied and results are achieved. The article covers structuring the workshop flow, designing exercises, creating insight, and using resources and evaluations. (CT)

Describes how public television and radio can be utilized to help students prepare for forensic competition. (PD)