Learning to read foreign technical texts requires (a) a minimum vocabulary and (b) effective drill. The following are suggested: translation, question-answer method, definition exercises, exercises to develop skill in the use of reference works, schematic presentations and tables, annotating and making reports and summaries. (Text is in German.)…

Suggests several specific examples of ways in which one can teach from wall-pictures in ESL classes. The stages of teaching from these pictures are given as presentation, repetition, question and answer, and practice. (RM)

Suggests, with examples, these types of drill to induce response in Russian to statements in the mother tongue: (1) substitution, (2) transformation, (3) substitution requiring simultaneous transformation, (4) complementing, and (5) extending. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Using as an example indirect discourse in English, the article shows in detail how the introduction of "pragma-linguistic dimensions" requires a different approach from that of the traditional pedagogy, for teaching FL with communicative ability as the chief goal. Concrete teaching suggestions are given. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Criticizing the existing system of using a single mark or grade to describe a person's accomplishments, the author also indicates where alternatives should possibly be implemented. In testing, a question should be judged solely upon performance against a set of previously specified criteria. No more pass marks per se. (EB)

Describes the specialized techniques required for teaching science to deaf students. Emphasis is placed on the use of the program, Me Now, developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study Group as a science course for use with young deaf children or verbally less able children. (EB)

Describes an arrangement of a laboratory course in biochemistry designed to teach currently used biochemical techniques and then have students apply the procedures in a real research program so as to give students a better understanding of biochemistry. (BR)

This testimony, before the May 1974 public hearings of the New York City Commission on Human Rights by the Administrator, Urban-Suburban Transfer Program and Inter district Transfer Program, West Irondequoit School District, New York, reviews a program which began with 25 minority group youngsters from one racially-imbalanced Rochester school…

Reports on a behavior modification study conducted at Stanford University in California nearly 10 years ago. Details the project and provides follow-up data eight years later. (EJT)

Analyzes the relationships between four sets of ratings given to college students while in a preparation program for teaching credentials. Ratings by 1) college and public school supervisors, 2) college classroom instructors, 3) student-peer groups, and by 4) students themselves via self-ratings are evaluated for significant relationship patterns.…

An integration of human geography concepts and physical geography concepts into one course is proposed; and the conceptual framework, teaching strategies and materials, and difficulties of introducing an innovative course are discussed. (ND)

The regional differences in 19th century Ohio house designs are analyzed and labeled. (DE)

Integrating content about women into the regular social studies curriculum is a method suggested for eliminating sexual stereotypes in education. A conceptual model and a sample lesson of women and politics are presented to show how women can be incorporated into the existing curriculum of political reform. (JR)

An explanatory model of evaluation research is presented from a psychological perspective that incorporates concepts of internal and external validity, formative and summative evaluation and points toward the roles in which psychologists trained in more traditional areas can contribute to this enterprise. While the classical experimental approach…

Chosen by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for a 1974 Case Study, Sullivan County Community College (New York) established five committees to conduct institutional research in preparation for visitation by association representatives. The activities of the governance committee and the benefits of combined internal…