Five computer-oriented classroom activities are suggested. They include: Logo programming to help students develop estimation, logic and spatial skills; creating flow charts; inputting data; making snowflakes using Logo; and developing and using a database management program. (JN)

Described is a mini-investigation model, which elementary social studies teachers can use to help students acquire and process information when writing reports. In their investigation of a topic, students must ask the right questions, list possible resources, and develop a product, e.g., poster, news article. (RM)

Offers several strategies for increasing reading rate without descreasing comprehension. (FL)

Patterns and directions are given for making bulletin boards that teach language arts and mathematics skills through hands-on student involvement. The boards help teach multiplication tables, word contractions, letter sounds, homonyms, compound words, alphabetization, and other skills. (PP)

Micro-peer teaching is an important step in preservice teacher education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. A three-lesson sequence used in a secondary methods course for physical education teachers is outlined. (PP)

Evaluated the relative effectiveness of observation-feedback (OF) and skill-based (SB) training methods, as well as sequences of training on the acquisition of structuring and relationship skills. Concluded that the OF-SB sequence showed significant gains in the acquisition of relationship skills. Discussed implications for the training of family…

Describes comprehensive "Program for More Effective Teaching" based on research into teacher behaviors conducive to learning. Emphasis is placed on assessing levels of difficulty, monitoring student progress, adjusting strategies, and practical application of learning principles. (TE)

Described are the pros and cons of group activity and independent study for secondary students and a three week unit on the processes of socialization. Eleven activities such as field trips, seminars, readings, and surveys are outlined. For journal availability, see SO 505 192. (Author/DB)

A review of the literature in social sciences instruction which deals with developing student competence and increasing student motivation is presented. Tables identifying four teacher and student behavior models are included. (Author/DB)

Identifies teaching techniques for implementing social participation skills among elementary school students. Problems of perception and decision making among young children are discussed. (Author/DB)

Described are four techniques for improving student reading skills, particularly comprehension and vocabulary expansion, in ethnic studies classes. The techniques involve the use of oral research reports, diagrams, cartoons, and multisensory demonstrations. (Author/DB)

A student teacher, rather than passively observing classroom techniques, would benefit from becoming actively immersed in learning along with the pupils. (JD)

Suggests that the behavioral sciences often seem to fail in their teaching mission because they do not provide that information which can be converted into specific clinical skills that are useful in solving specific clinical problems. (Author/AM)

Citing the needs of a society moving into a post-industrial era, the author calls upon administrators to develop a new, organized curriculum which would provide experiential education in personal development and interpersonal relations. Current methodologies in human development training are reviewed and form the basis for the suggested…

Described is a social studies methods course in teacher education at the University of Georgia. Based upon a system of performance based teacher education modules, the course involves 12 hours of work per week per student in an elementary school and participation in an on-campus instructional module in concept development. (Author/DB)