Mentions NCTE/ERIC products available and of interest to teachers of English teachers: bibliographies, state-of-the-art papers, informational brochures; describes "Research in Education and "Current Index to Journals in Education, ERIC index-journals. (RD)

Offers advice to sufferers of "textbookitis:" (1) writing textbooks are not necessary for high school classes; (2) the best language textbook is a dictionary--money not spent on a writing textbook could be spent on sets of dictionaries; and (3) literature anthologies can be useful additions to the writing classroom. (RL)

Analyzes problems faced by substitute teachers and suggests some possible remedies. (WD)

This article examines the Joint Council on Economic Education through a look at its reasons for existence; the goals, basic operating principles, and organizational patterns of the Council network; and how the Council network provides materials and programs for business educators. (CT)

Outlines the expansion since 1966 in the size, accessibility, and utilization of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a national, computerized educational database. Describes four typical cases in which ERIC searches proved useful to clients of the San Mateo (California) Educational Resources Center, an agency offering ERIC search…

Describes activities and resources that mix fun with scholarship in a secondary, elective ornithology course: all-day and class-period field trips; use of field guides, textbooks, periodicals, films, puzzles, records, correspondence courses; bird-banding operations; wildlife rehabilitation centers; Federation of New York State Bird Clubs; New York…

Guidelines for selecting good educational software are presented and based on general principles that are relevant to a wide variety of teaching programs, topics, students, and computer systems. (MP)

A comprehensive assessment of the needs for and sources of parenting information was conducted. Results showed that parents preferred to use pediatricians, teachers, counselors, and other parents as their sources of advice on parenting. Expectant parents expressed a high need for information for age-specific items. (CT)

A list of truisms concerning adult learning are listed and explained. They cover the areas of (1) motivation to learn, (2) curriculum design, and (3) classroom experience. Also included is an annotated list of resources on adult learning. (CT)

Introduces an annotated bibliography of English-German contrastive studies which are directly or indirectly relevant to foreign language teaching, in an attempt to acquaint language teachers with available linguistic resources. Usefulness of the works to teachers being one of the main selection criteria, it omits highly abstract or theoretical…

Describes services offered by the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouse on Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation (ERIC/TM) in the area of minimum competency testing; identifies the ERIC descriptors to use when searching documents on that subject; notes relevant services offered by other ERIC clearinghouses; and lists some applicable…

This is a directory of societies throughout the world that are interested in the various aspects of geology. The societies are primarily professional organizations but state geologic surveys are also included. (SA)

A survey of music programs at residential and nursing homes for the aged in Maryland was conducted. The findings are described and implications for developing successful music programs for older adults are discussed. Resources are listed. (KC)

Indicates possibilities for growth in English teacher education, as discussed in a number of materials in the ERIC system. (GT)