Analyzes six textbooks that were used in the public schools in the former German Democratic Republic from 1972 to 1990. The books are analyzed according to their pedagogical foundation, their content, and the socialist influence upon the content. (seven references) (JL)

Examines the effects of literature discussion approaches on preservice teachers' purpose in writing. Explores the viability of the instruments developed by D. Wiseman using responses from older students. Contends that a transactive criticism approach can be a valuable way of incorporating literary analysis without negating the reader's experience…

Analyzes three textbook series to find what meaningful learning experiences with fractions the books offer relative to modes of representation, pictorial models, qualitative reasoning, and students' informal knowledge of partitioning. Discusses implications for teacher use, including supplementation, teacher-support materials, alternative…

Reviews the history and development of "The Message of the Library," the journal of the Jordan Library Association. Discusses reasons for the journal's success in terms of economics, finance, intellect, and content. Concludes that library journals in developing countries can survive if there is effective management and support from the…

Percentages of mathematics content for 7 text series, grades 1-8, were compared with percentages on the Ohio Ninth Grade Proficiency Test. Ratios of text:test percentages were arithmetic (63:30), measurement (10:25), geometry (12:15), data analysis (11:15), and algebra (4:15). Implications are discussed. (MSD)

Explores the strengths and weaknesses of Crutcher's novels by comparing adults' and teenagers' responses to his work. Discusses how such young adult realism (which many reluctant readers read eagerly) can provide a springboard for consideration of literature that is more demanding and better crafted. (RS)

Discusses three novels that focus on the mother/son relationship: Bruce Books'"The Moves Make the Man," Chris Crutcher's "Stotan!" and Walter Dean Myers'"Fallen Angels." Notes that all three deal with forms of combat, both physical and mental, with competition, and with a struggle to survive--a struggle that each novelist turns into a metaphor for…

Examines the theoretical underpinnings of situation cognition and derives implications for the design of situated learning environments. Highlights include a discussion of the four basic issues of the conceptual framework of situation cognition; these include the role of content, context, facilitation, and assessment. A table summarizes the…

Discusses the results of a content analysis of fantasy books for children and young adults that was conducted to determine the similarities, if any, that exist among recent fantasy books. Characteristics examined include type of main character, type of conflict, setting, presence of magic or the supernatural, and point of view. (11 references)…

Reports on a content analysis study of 25 novels about youth facing death and dying to determine whether death and grieving are realistically portrayed in young adult literature. Describes the evaluative instruments developed and discusses findings, concluding that young people can be informed and comforted by these realistic novels. (38…

Reports on a study in which computer-mediated communication (CMC) messages obtained from two public access, educationally oriented electronic bulletin boards (BBSs) were categorized according to board type and intent and analyzed for structure, length, complexity, and readability. The potential for CMC in the educational environment is considered.…

Provides a knowledge representation frame for describing walking directions on a university campus. Directional and nondirectional content of messages that were sent by either electronic mail or voice messaging are examined; sublanguage techniques used to analyze messages are explained; and future work is discussed. (nine references) (LRW)

Finds clear patterns of differences in nature and number of commercials during children's programs on three different types of television channels: broadcast networks, independent stations, and cable networks. Examines themes/appeals employed in commercials, disclosures/disclaimers used, and other content attributes. (SR)

Outlines a theoretical framework to help students seek patterns in the diverse content and styles of American Indian literary works. Describes four elements: differentiation, or the "signs" of Indian culture; investigation, evoking the reader's sense of history and cosmos; affirmation of Native American identity and communal values; and…

This study compared the content categories listed in the ANSI/ISO (American National Standards Institute/International Organization for Standardization) abstracting standards to actual content found in 120 abstracts from the chemistry, psychology, and history literature. A lack of correlation between the standards and history literature was found.…