In this instructional manual for secondary school students, contemporary concerns of women are addressed. Suggested lesson plans and activities are presented under five headings. In "The Way It Is, The Way It Was," changes in women's images in the media in the U.S. and women's roles in other countries are among the topics for discussion. In a…

This guide provides the teacher of multi-ethnic students with information and teaching resources on Cubans in order to enhance the multicultural awareness of the total school population. The guide was designed for use in the Detroit, Michigan public schools. An historical overview of Cuba from pre-Columbian times to the present outlines Cuba's…

This is a curriculum guide to the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the Detroit, Michigan public schools. Contained in the guide are sections on pronunciation, grammar, handwriting, and the special learning problems of specific language groups. Twelve teaching units that stress skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and…

This short course in plastering was adapted from military curriculum materials for use in vocational education. The course is designed to teach students to mix mortar for plastering by using the six-cubic-foot mortar mixer and learn plastering techniques by completing assigned plastering projects. Course materials are provided for both classroom…

An increasing number of researchers have contended that the process of teaching is composed of thoughts as well as actions and that a complete understanding of teaching cannot be achieved if research is limited to observable teacher performance alone. A study was designed to examine: (1) the nature of teacher thoughts before and during lessons;…

This paper presents a training model for the acquisition of helping skills, which stresses that participants be themselves and develop a personal facilitative style of helping. The model, originally designed for a master's- level counseling pre-practicum, utilizes a continuous flow of feedback among participants, their peers and instructors. The…

These materials illustrate the ideas presented in the "Guide for Foreign Languages in Utah." Learning activities, materials, and evaluation procedures have been written to help the language teacher who has never had a methods course, as well as the experienced teacher who is searching for new ideas. The materials begin with a basic unit similar to…

This paper presents an alcohol-traffic safety education module which suggests a variety of teaching approaches to help students make responsible decisions about alcohol usage and driving. This instructor's guide contains a set of instructional materials designed to assist driver education instructors in making alcohol education relevant and…

This guide for establishing a program to instruct adult refugees in English as a second language (ESL) emphasizes the organization of volunteers. The first step in setting up a volunteer program is information gathering, including the identification of needs, resources, students, and volunteers. Procedures are set forth for hiring, screening, and…

This learning activity packet on kitchen safety is one of three (see note) intended for special needs (handicapped and disadvantaged) learners. Its objective is for the student to learn 24 safety rules for working in a kitchen. Contents include a source guide that provides the behavioral objective and lesson plan, pre-test, supplementary lesson…

This trainer manual is a collection of student activities adapted or adopted from numerous exemplary, nationwide projects focusing on the problem of sex bias and sex role stereotyping. The materials are designed to assist school personnel in the development of sex equity programs or the infusion of such programs into existing subject areas. The…

These materials illustrate the concepts presented in "The Guide for Foreign Languages in Utah." Three model lessons, in elementary, intermediate, and advanced placement Spanish, are presented as a means of illustrating the practical application of the teaching goals and techniques outlined in the Utah "Course of Study for Foreign Languages." The…

This manual, one of a series of manuals developed for the Foster Parent Training Project at Eastern Michigan University, was designed to assist instructors in presenting course content to foster parents on how to deal with destructive behavior in their foster children. The introductory section presents information for the instructor on aspects of…

Utilizing the local cemetery as a resource for the study of local history, this outdoor education resource packet is multidisciplinary and is designed to be adapted to different age and class groups. The resource materials presented in this packet include the following: suggestions for pre-trip activities (social studies and history discussions,…

Designed to take advantage of the spring season, this resource packet on maple products centers upon a field lesson in harvesting and making maple syrup. The resources in this packet include: a narrative on the origins of maple sugar; an illustrated description of "old time maple sugarin'"; suggestions for pre-trip activities (history of…