In addition to presenting background information on Mozambique's struggle for independence from Portugal, this module contains compare-and-contrast exercises and enrichment activities. The background discussion includes a historical sketch of political events prior to Mozambique's independence in 1975 and presents excerpts from the writings of two…

The Upperclassmen Look at High School Survey was administered in April 1975 to randomly selected junior classes, along with the Vocabulary section of the Iowa Test of Educational Development. This survey was administered, along with the freshman survey in October, as a check on student attitude toward the following: new educational concepts,…

This paper gives practical suggestions for the ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher who must prepare adult foreign students for academic life in the United States. The paper is based on activities carried out at the English Language Institute of the University of Pittsburgh. It is divided into three sections, according to language skills:…

A requirement of Arizona's Migrant Teacher Institutes was the preparation of instructional resource units. Development of these units was a key element in the three-stage recommendations related to individualizing instruction in both reading and oral language. This book consists of two parts: "Room Organization: Realistic Learning Centers" and…

This curriculum guide provides an introductory course for secondary students interested in health careers. The instruction is sequential and exposes the student to a core curriculum including interpersonal, vocational and practical skills basic to the health occupations cluster. The course objectives are to: (1) Identify jobs and job opportunities…

This ethnic heritage unit is about Lithuanians in the United States. The first section presents basic facts, such as a map of Lithuania, map of Eastern Europe, facts about Lithuania, principal dates in Lithuanian history, Lithuanian historical figures, bibliography about Lithuanians, and a list of Lithuanian organizations in the United States. The…

This ethnic heritage unit is about Ukrainians in the United States. The first section presents basic facts, such as a map of Ukraine, map of Eastern Europe, facts about Ukraine, principal dates in Ukrainian history, ten outstanding figures in modern Ukrainian history, milestones of Ukrainian communities in the United States, bibliography about…

Designed as a resource book which can be used to supplement the regular curriculum by integrating one or more career education activities into regularly taught courses, this volume for grades 6 through 9 is one of a series of three manuals, one each for the elementary (grades 1-6), junior high (grades 6-9), and senior high (grades 9-l2) levels. It…

One of seven similar project reports dealing with program development in career education for teacher, counselor, and administrator preparation, this report presents, in two sections, information on infusing career education content into elementary teacher education programs. The first section describes the results of the work done by the…

Examines the following issues pertaining to the health care of different Hispanic subpopulations: (1) utilization of the health services; (2) insurance coverage; (3) mean annual expenses, by source of payment; and (4) health status. Cubans, Mexicans, and Puerto Ricans have different health care practices. Policy implications are discussed. (BJV)

Explains the advantages to Wellington Junior High School (Colorado) of being a small school (250 students) in a large school district which includes Fort Collins, a city with a population of 80,000 and the home of Colorado State University. (MH)

"Higher Education Counts" is an annual accountability report on Connecticut's state system of higher education. As required under Connecticut General Statutes Section 10a-6a-b, each constituent unit of higher education must submit an accountability report to the Commissioner of Higher Education each year by January 1st. The Commissioner,…

The kindergarten year is quite unlike preschool and not like first grade, either. What should teaching practice look like for this critical year? This book offers a vivid picture of kindergarten children, perceptive discussion of the current kindergarten context and policy issues, and clear guidelines for teaching and assessing kindergartners.…

The Computer/Technology Standards of Learning identify and define the progressive development of essential knowledge and skills necessary for students to access, evaluate, use, and create information using technology. They provide a framework for technology literacy and demonstrate a progression from physical manipulation skills for the use of…

"Alabama Education News" is published monthly except for June, July, and December by the Alabama Department of Education. This publication, authorized by Section 16-2-4 of the "Code of Alabama", as recompiled in 1975, is a public service of the Alabama Department of Education designed to inform citizens and educators about…