This fourteenth in a series of twenty-nine learning modules on instructional execution is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers help in understanding the unique learning characteristics of different groups of students and in planning instruction so that the specific needs of slower and more capable learners can be…

This twenty-first in a series of twenty-nine learning modules on instructional execution is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers skill and experience in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits in the classroom. The terminal objective for the module is to prepare bulletin boards and exhibits in an actual school situation.…

This twenty-fourth in a series of twenty-nine learning modules on instructional execution is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers help in developing the competencies needed to operate filmstrip and slide equipment and to present information effectively by using filmstrips and slides. The terminal objective for the…

This twenty-fifth in a series of twenty-nine learning modules on instructional execution is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers help in developing the competencies needed to operate film equipment and to use films in presenting information in the classroom or laboratory. The terminal objective for the module is to…

This seventh in a series of nine learning modules on instructional management is designed to assist secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers in identifying and using classroom procedures to develop self-discipline in students, and in developing the type of environment which allows learning to take place. The terminal objective for the…

This eighth in a series of nine learning modules on instructional management is designed to assist secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers in becoming competent in organizing the vocational laboratory (including planning, designing, arranging, setting up, remodeling, renovating, and expanding the learning facility). Introductory sections…

This second in a series of eleven learning modules on program planning, development, and evaluation is designed to develop secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers' skills in conducting a community survey which will yield information needed for vocational education program planning to meet community labor requirements. Introductory sections…

Curricula for English as a second language geared toward youth and adults in correctional institutions are rare. Using the popular Parker Brothers game, "Monopoly," a learning unit was prepared combining high motivation and entertainment with practice in survival language and computational skills in a real-life situation. This unit is…

The document includes a teaching unit and a newsletter focusing on current trends in marriage, divorce, and cohabitation in the United States. The unit is designed for junior high school through college, requires one to two hours, and presents procedural suggestions and data sheets. Initial activities involve students in individually completing a…

The booklet is designed to aid social studies teachers in developing and implementing curriculum to help students understand other cultures and the dynamics of world affairs. Presented in nine chapters, the booklet stresses the importance of factual knowledge, questioning techniques, and selective curriculum content. Chapter I discusses how to…

The first part of this document presents an overview of a ninth grade social studies course. Included is a brief description of the five-unit course, a note to teachers about course content, a suggested time schedule, a comment on teaching controversial issues, a rationale and major goals of the course. The second part contains a unit on…

This unit on decision-making and discussion skills is the second of five units in a ninth grade social studies course (course described in SO 010 891). There are two major objectives: (1) given a problem, the student will make value judgments using decision-making skills; and (2) using proper discussion techniques, the student will analyze a…

This unit on economic decision-making is the third of five units in a ninth grade social studies course (see SO 010 891 for course description). Major objectives are to help students analyze alternative choices in consumer decision situations and defend the selections; evaluate information and make decisions about what to produce, how to produce,…

This paper provides information on working with parents of culturally different youth. Four topics are discussed: 1) general information on culturally different paretns, 2) parenting culturally different children during the preschool years, 3) parenting elementary school youth from culturally different homes, and 4) parenting culturally different…

This course in energy conservation is one of 16 courses in the Energy Conservation-and-Use Technology curriculum. Intended for use in two-year postsecondary technical institutions to prepare technicians for employment, the courses are also useful in industry for updating employees in company-sponsored training programs. Comprised of seven modules,…