The article outlines the need to eliminate rote-learning and pure imitative strategies in second language learning, particularly in the areas of syntax and semantics. Theoretical foundations for this need are discussed, with reference to the coding hypothesis for memory functions in language learning. Results of experimental investigations are…

The paper proposes to clarify the role of the learner's native language in the acquisition of new words in foreign language learning for adults. Specifically, the relative effectiveness of monolingual and bilingual glossaries is explored by means of experimentation, showing that bilingual glossaries yield superior results. Related research is…

Teaching method used in case study in which students could begin to confront the implications of their beliefs about the political and social system, and its results. (Author/ND)

Survey of historical evidence concerning role of teaching among American political scientists, emphasizing teaching of college undergraduates with students' sociopolitical perspectives foremost in mind. (Author/ND)

To be an effective counselor, it is important to be familiar with job requirements, evaluate a student's school work but also look outside the class to his ability on the job, and be aware that time spent in any honorable field of endeavor will only enrich the total person. (AG)

The article describes one approach to preparing a diverse group of 15 individuals representing seven different agencies in Chicago-Cook County's criminal justice system, to assume the responsibility for planning, administering, and delivering training within their respective agencies. (Author/BP)

This article expresses the need in foreign language instruction to narrow the gap between the study of literature and language studies. It suggests presenting literature not only in the written form, but by means of other semiotic systems. The literature specifically dealt with is that of the song-poem. (CLK)

Presents two perspectives bearing on the concept of social competence, the motivational and the socio-cultural; the author was a member of a panel of black experts convened to review, from a black perspective, the lists of outcomes and measures which Rand plans to use to evaluate Head Start. (JM)

Discusses a series of workshops run by The Early Childhood Resource Bank in London, Ontario, desgned to enable adults to live more joyously with children through an increased understanding of themselves, their children, social pressures, and lastly, through the development of real practical skills which in turn will make for freedom to develop…

The relative value of reading and listening as techniques of instruction to facilitate comprehension of social studies material was explored through sixth graders grouped by intelligence level, reading ability, and sex, who read or listened to identical material and were tested on their comprehension of it. (Editor)

By helping to produce a monthly school newsletter, senior-age trainable retarded students' cognitive, language and social skills are enhanced. (CL)

Described is a machine for teaching basic visual discrimination and reading skills to severely physically handicapped children. (CL)