The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of verbal and perceptual aspects of learner aptitude, in relation to inspection behaviors performed while learning from written materials containing two modes of instructional content. Science instructional materials containing both text and diagrams were modified by (1) inserting questions that…

This guide provides teachers, authors, and editors with a fuller knowledge of economics textbook alternatives. The guide consists of four parts which provide information on 41 college economic texts published 1970-72. Part 1 is a guide to text identification through such objective factors as approach, length, price, rigor, publisher, title,…

Most social studies methods course textbooks concentrate on planning, assuming the teacher will operate as his own curriculum developer and packager. Curriculum development projects prepackage materials and often include specific instructions on how to use them. Only a few textbooks and projects incorporate selecting/adapting skill development the…

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the currently taught methods of paragraph development are actually used in contemporary expository writing. Composition textbooks published since 1960 were examined to ascertain which methods of development are being taught. To discover the types of paragraph development found in…

This booklet was prepared to assist teachers of elementary school mathematics in the effective use of the basic and supplementary state-adopted textbooks. Within each grade level, four categories of basic skills and understandings were developed. These were (1) number systems and numeration systems, (2) fundamental operations, (3) measurement, and…

The study of language arts is too large a topic for both elementary pupil and teacher, while the study of language skills--reading, writing, speaking, listening--is feasible. However, two main hurdles to teaching language skills well are the separation of reading as a lone subject and the ignoring of speaking and listening skills in many…

Eighty-eight secondary school biology textbooks published between 1900 and 1968 were examined to determine the extent that forty-four topics related to the concept of evolution were emphasized. Prior to 1960 there was a cursory, non-controversial treatment, with a gradual increasing emphasis up to 1950. In the 1950's this trend reversed slightly.…

The objectives of this study were two-fold: (1) evaluating the conservation content in the elementary, intermediate, and secondary grade textbooks used in 13 western states, and (2) researching, recording, and reviewing the textbook selection procedures. Part I indicates that textbooks are selected either by a state agency or the local school…

Teacher editions of four basal reading series used in the first, fourth, and sixth grades were analyzed to determine the extent of inclusion and explanation of the levels of questioning. Questions from the first two, middle two, and last two stories in each of the teacher editions were analyzed. All teacher editions examined recognized the…

Argues that textbooks used in foreign language instruction should be free of cultural and political biases. The semantic content of grammar drills and exercises should be as objective as possible. Cliches, however, should not be neglected but introduced to learners in appropriate contexts. (Text is in German.) (TL)

General chemistry courses and texts seemed to be geared to students who are going to be chemistry majors. This may relate to the trend of declining interest and knowledge of chemistry. A course is proposed which concentrates only on the most essential facts and fundamental laws and theories. (BB)

Presents a conceptual approach to the legislative process which includes coverage of the role of the media. Major texts are reviewed in terms of their coverage of the media topic. Suggestions are made for ways in which the role of the media can be more appropriately presented and emphasized in political science courses. (Author)

Describes six texts designed for use in language arts methods courses for elementary school teachers. (DD)