Because of their enormous memory banks, computers can be of great help in planning curriculum and instruction. After a teacher has determined the subject and objectives of a course unit, computers can retrieve a list of resources appropriate to the particular subject matter and to the students (e.g., materials, activities, teaching procedures, and…

The several practices described in this volume represent attempts by classroom teachers of Nevada to solve some of the educational problems with which they are confronted. These practices are discussed under the following headings: Helping Teachers to Help Children Learn and Use Phonics; Teaching the Alphabet in the Kindergarten; Teaching Blends…

This compilation of commentaries underscores the belief that the essence of individualized instruction lies in the implementation of a variety of alternative structures activated by shared teaching roles. The remarks focus on several topics which include a description of a self-instructional course in Japanese, computer-assisted instruction in…

This is one of a series of individualized instructional packets designed to help students and teachers as they cooperatively plan secondary social studies objectives, evaluate learning, and develop curriculum. The learning packet is designed for the intermediate student and includes: a pre- and post test; three lessons with major generalizations…

The instructor's guide for the leadership course developed for the United States Naval Academy for the Westinghouse Learning Corporation describes the course structure, the student's role in various parts of the course, course administration, and the instructor's role through the course. EM 010 418 through EM 010 447 and EM 010 451 through EM 010…

The management aspects of the self-paced, individualized course on psychology and leadership prepared for the United States Naval Academy by the Westinghouse Learning Corporation are described in this report. Included are the instructor role, the administrator role, the use of the instructional materials, and the course description. EM 010 418…

This paper provides educational and lay groups in the local community with background information and a good comprehensive review of the literature. The aim is to facilitate investigations into the complex issues involved in the consideration of extended school year scheduling. The review begins with a sketch of a simple model of the school…

The document reproduces the eleven keynote addresses given at a conference on special education. The presentations centered on such topics and issues as accountability, relevance, integration of subsystems, individualized instruction, diagnostic-prescriptive teaching, systems analysis, instructional technology, differentiated staffing, creativity…

Courses and facilities of the Saskatchewan Newstart program are discussed as they pertain to human resource development. In addition, materials available for conducting 17 courses related to human resource development are listed, briefly annotated, and the price for each is given. The Saskatchewan Newstart Social Invention Centre is discussed…

This paper presents the designs underlying an IPI approach to ninth grade science implemented in the Jamesville-DeWitt schools in New York State. Briefly described are the generalizable instructional model, evaluation systems for assessing individual performance and the effectiveness of the instructional program and the support systems which make…

Intended primarily as a college text for media specialists, librarians, audiovisual specialists, and others who will assume positions of leadership in the field of educational media, this book begins with an analysis of the place of the media program in the total educational system--its relationship to instructional development and the nature and…

The Report of the First Working Committee of the 1972 Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages focuses on the interrelationship of culture and language. A discussion on teaching another culture and on sociocultural aspects of foreign-language study comprises the first major section of the "Report." The second part presents short…

Kindergarten age children were screened at pre-registration through extensive diagnostic procedures for placement in a class designed for normal children with developmental delays staffed by a Special Education teacher and language therapist. Instruction was prescriptive and individualized. Of the twelve children who were high risk failures at the…

Although it deals with both years of the program, this report is primarily concerned with the second year of Project ORDER. The program's objectives were to improve the general school atmosphere, including teacher, student, and parent attitudes toward the school; to show continued significant improvement in pupil behavior; and to substantially…

Emphasis in the 1975-76 Omaha Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I program for disadvantaged youth was on reading activities. The High Intensity Learning Centers for Reading for grades three through twelve continued their operations. Development of Primary High Intensity Centers in reading was continued to provide a supportive reading skill…