A mountain park program for sixth-graders from Washington, D. C., is not only instructive but seems to kindle renewed zest for learning. (Editor)

Describes procedures for collecting and using cryptozoic invertebrates in introductory biology classes to develop interest in invertebrate ecology, behavior, physiology, morphology, and taxonomy. (PEB)

The items and minimum cost necessary for estimating a research laboratory are provided for the small college instructor, as well as a programmatic statement of procedure. (Author/KM)

A learning resources center has three roles: storage and retrieval of learning media, creation and production of learning materials, and instruction and advice in the utilization of the facilities available. The design, purpose, and staffing of a resources center are discussed in detail in this article. (DS)

This study investigates the educational consequences of utilizing listen-response-compare mode in a college level language laboratory. (Author)

Briefly describes a number of laboratory and instructional materials that are commerically available and of interest to engineering educators. (JR)

Discusses offering of a modular course designed to acquaint the student with methods of observing and quantitatively measuring the properties and reactions of chemicals. Included is a brief sketch of course content and requirements. (CC)

This document is an instructional module package prepared in objective form for use by an instructor familiar with pH, measurement of pH with a pH meter and maintenance of pH meter electrodes. Included are objectives, instructor guides, student handouts and transparency masters. This module considers the definition of pH, types of electrodes and…

This working paper of the Association of American Medical Colleges addresses four issues: the propriety of conducting industry-sponsored research in schools of medicine; necessary institutional safeguards; individual responsibilities of academic scientists; and the implementation and monitoring of the recommendations made herein. The paper was…

This training packet is intended to guide individuals who wish to conduct staff development workshops on the topic of school coordination and classroom management. The packet is organized into sections that focus in turn on three subtopics--individualizing instruction, learning centers, and classroom climate. Each section identifies a number of…

Stimulated recall methodology in which the student actively recalls thoughts and reactions to a teaching/learning experience provides analytical data which can be used by the researcher in the process of developing and improving an individualized teaching system. This paper describes the application of stimulated recall to the evaluation of a…

In an effort to obtain an accurate account of the evaluation processes used by learning assistance programs, a questionnaire was distributed to 231 institutions in the United States requesting information of the following types: type of program, population served, funding sources, evaluation rationale and methodology, information gained and…

Described is the Multi-Media Classroom Center for Survival Vocabulary through Speechreading and Auditory Training, a program for hearing impaired students (7 to 15 years old). The Learning Center is noted to consist of two media stations, each with a variety of stimuli which have been designed to actively involve the students in speechreading and…