A SERIES OF BRIEF DISCUSSIONS ARE GIVEN OF LANGUAGE LABORATORIES WITH RESPECT TO--(1) HOW STUDENTS USE THE FACILITIES, (2) COMPONENTS, (3) GROUP USE AND INDIVIDUAL STUDY, (4) SCHEDULING IN A CURRICULUM, (5) LOCATION IN THE SCHOOL, (6) DESIGN OF THE FACILITIES, (7) RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, AND (8) FUTURE PROJECTION. (JT)

INDIANA'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION HAS PREPARED A MANUAL OF GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING LANGUAGE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN INDIANA SCHOOLS. THE MANUAL CONTAINS CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS COVERING GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROVISIONS, THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROGRAM PREPARATION ROOM AND THE LABORATORY CONSOLE ROOM, AND EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE,…

THE KNOWLEDGE ACCUMULATED FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF INSTALLING MANY LANGUAGE LABORATORIES UNDER THE TITLE III, NDEA PROGRAM FORMS THE BASIS FOR THE GUIDELINES PRESENTED IN THIS BULLETIN. THE DOCUMENT INCLUDES A SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS DESIRABLE PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF A LABORATORY, SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH COMPONENT OF THE LAB, SPECIFICATIONS…

GUIDELINES OF DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING LANGUAGE LABORATORIES WERE REPORTED. THIS LIST WAS ASSEMBLED FROM SUGGESTIONS MADE BY 30 PARTICIPANTS AT TWO PLANNING CONFERENCES HELD IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1960. THE GUIDELINES REFER TO ANY INSTALLATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING EQUIPMENT. THIS DOCUMENT IS PART…

Students enrolled in the introductory physics laboratory at New Mexico State University participated in this study. A stated set of objectives, developed by Dr. John M. Fowler of the Commission on College Physics, was used in the laboratory. This study attempted to measure student achievement based on the use of these objectives as opposed to the…

In cooperation with the United States Navy, this project was undertaken to examine the feasibility of computer assisted instruction in clinical malaria recognition, to train a small group of Naval personnel in techniques of creating and presenting such material, and to evaluate the course by giving it to a representative sample of Naval medical…

In the fall of 1970 the LAMPS (Laboratory Approach to Mathematical Problem Solving) Program began to operate in three elementary schools. This field study deals with the procedure, problems, disappointments, and successes in developing the LAMPS Laboratories. It describes the efforts made to secure greater student involvement and achievement in…

The purpose of this report is to identify the various aspects of language laboratory operation and maintenance as they relate to the teacher and the administrator, and to suggest certain practices which will result in more effective utilization of the installation. Discussion of the language laboratory includes: (1) selection of personnel, (2)…

This manual is designed for use in the laboratory phase of courses dealing with microbial aspects of pollution. It attempts to cover the subject area broadly in four major categories: (1) microorganisms in clean and polluted waters, (2) carbonaceous pollutants, (3) nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, and sulfur as pollutants, and (4) sanitary…

Describes an experiment that demonstrates the following principles and reactions: amphoterism, oxidation-reduction, equilibrium dependence on pH, solubility, and polymerization. The experiment involves the oxidation of chromium and the precipitation of a chromate salt. (MLH)

Discusses the advantages of using color slides and accompanying objective questions to evaluate engineering laboratory students. (MLH)

Describes a procedure which utilizes a laser beam and an interferometer to determine the stability of a holography system. Equipment set-up, operation, and interpretation of results provided. (CP)

A guided/open-ended format for general chemistry laboratories is used at the University of Oklahoma. This format is much more reflective of the scientific enquiry processes than the traditional verification format, and it allows students to investigate chemistry at a level consistent with their level of intellectual development. (BB)

Two experiments are presented which help to illustrate a modular approach to electrochemical instrument design, but which are readily understandable to students with a limited electronics background. The experiments are coulometric titration and controlled potential coulometry.