Provides a detailed discussion of the qualities of glass membrane, solid state, liquid membrane, and other types of ion-sensing electrodes. (CP)

It is argued that research settings should be chosen with the whole experimental design in mind and that the availability of appropriate controls (groups or occasions for observation) should be as important as the suitability of the treatment group. (Author/AM)

Provides some suggestions for improving the quality of science education. (RK)

In an effort to "treat" the growing death concerns of many medical staffs, an experiential death and dying lab was created. Its evolution to meet changing needs is discussed, as well as future potential for work in this area. (Author)

Describes the reference books that are part of the new equipment in editing and reporting laboratories at the Indiana University School of Journalism. (KS)

Procedures are provided for a flame emission experiment which covers five areas in a single laboratory exercise. These areas are: (1) the flame emission technique; (2) calibration plots; (3) interferences; (4) indirect flame emission analysis; and (5) techniques of removing interferences. Typical results obtained are discussed. (JN)

The four BASIC programs described can be used to control experiments and facilitate classroom demonstrations and laboratory exercises in human memory, operant behavior, and visual discrimination. (RM)

Presents a heuristic to help writing laboratory directors implement a nonprescriptive, nondirective tutor training program which allows tutors to take an active role in their own training. The heuristic is divided into four parts: establishing rapport, exploring potential, discovering strategies, and on-going self-review. (RS)

Presents a monologue by a writing laboratory director aimed at English department chairs in order to familiarize the "boss" with the writing laboratory, to explain what the laboratory can offer the English department, and to describe how the laboratory works with students. (RS)

Highlights of the National Education Association's (NEA) annual meeting include endorsement of a "learning lab" plan whereby each state designates at least one school district as a learning laboratory where teachers can experiment and take the lead in reshaping public education. (MLF)

Fifty-three research studies on feedback timing and verbal learning underwent meta-analysis. Applied studies using actual classroom quizzes and real learning materials found immediate rather than delayed feedback to be more effective; experimental studies of acquisition of test content indicate the opposite. Laboratory studies of list learning…

Discusses the history of student injury litigation and various defenses that have been used against charges of teacher negligence. Presents 12 guidelines for student safety in vocational agriculture programs. (CH)

High school language laboratories have been modernized and redefined to become "Language Resource Centers" which should serve not only as language laboratories but also as resource centers, the focal point for all language instruction, and as a clearinghouse for multiple, flexible instructional approaches. (Author/CB)

Describes a satisfactory junction that can be easily fabricated. Discusses the specifications and applications of the junction. States that this junction is especially useful for microcells. (CW)

Described is an acid-leaching facility at Macquarie University in Australia for teaching paleontology. The facility is used for teaching both undergraduate and graduate students and for research by staff and graduate students. Drawings of the facility are included and courses are described. (Author/RH)