A research project sought to develop means of measuring children's attention to instructional films. Groups of five educable mentally handicapped (EMH) students watched films; observers noted their attention or inattention to the screen at five-second intervals. Data for the groups were then compiled via time series analysis procedures to yield a…

This report provides a description of an innovative ECE program which uses a diagnostic-prescriptive approach. The program is based on a comprehensive developmental model in which cognitive growth proceeds through motor, perceptual, integrative, and symbolic phases. It is emphasized that the basic developmental processes must be assessed so that…

This report describes the Tucson Early Education Psychological Services (TEEPS) program during its third year of operation. TEEPS is based on the position that the quality of psychological services in the public schools can be increased by establishing educational systems in which the functions of psychology in education are embodied in system…

Reported is a study to evaluate the outcomes of a combined content and methods course in terms of the previously stated objectives. The objectives for the combined course were placed into categories under the headings of content knowledge, valence factors (including motivation, confidence, and positive attitude toward science), and teaching…

This student guide is part of a protocol learning module on the use of emphasis as an effective verbal teaching behavior. The complete module consists of the student guide, a protocol film, and testing materials. The student guide contains (a) an introduction to protocol modules and instruction in their use; (b) a discussion of the concept of…

This student guide is part of protocol learning module on the use of verbal encouragement as an effective teaching technique for increasing student achievement. The module was developed as part of the Utah State University Protocol Materials Project and consists of this guide, a protocol film, and testing materials. The student guide contains (a)…

This student guide is part of a protocol learning module designed to teach the concept and use of clarity in classroom verbal interactions. The entire module consists of this guide, a protocol film, and testing materials. The student guide contains (a) instruction in the use of protocol modules; (b) a discussion of clarity and the techniques used…

Four applications of ordering theory analysis in the formative evaluation of an instructional program which is being developed for retarded children are described. Data from the pilot-testing of this program demonstrated two uses of ordering theory directly related to the formative evaluation of instruction: the testing of hypothesized…

To determine if a relationship exists between peer selection and success in the basic oral interpretation class, 98 subjects from eight introductory classes of oral interpretation were asked during a testing period to rank each other on the criterion of "Who would you like to work with on the next project in this class?" The ranking was…

Some States (notably New York, Pennsylvania, and Oregon) collect information which provides evidence or indicators that their school programs are doing what they are intended to do. For example, finding out how many college preparatory students are still in college and how many vocational students are gainfully employed in the vocation for which…

This notebook was designed to provide general guidelines for beginning teachers who are establishing a Latin program. Prepared by Latin teachers in independent schools, the notebook offers suggestions and information on the following: (1) reasons for studying Latin, (2) the age for beginning Latin study, (3) methodology, (4) testing, (5)…

Journal writing can motivate students to write frequently, thereby creating content which can later be properly structured. Students who keep journals tend to write better than those who do not. To help students explore certain ideas in journals further, teachers should ask questions or make statements that relate to the students' ideas. Sometimes…

This newsletter begins with an editorial comment on the current progress of foreign language individualization. Other items included are: "Practical First Steps for Individualizing--Suggestions for Teachers Who Must Start from Scratch" (Ronald Gougher); "A Statement on Skills and Feelings: The Dimension of 'Depth' in Individualization" (Earl…

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if self-instructional data analysis sessions could be used effectively as traditional college laboratories to reinforce students' understanding of certain principles of mechanics. The secondary purpose was to determine whether any of the 140 college physics students involved had a dependence on…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of electric calculators offered an effective remedy for the lack of success and the corresponding negative attitude of the low achiever in mathematics. Two hundred and one low achievers were randomly scheduled into one of five control sections or into one of five experimental sections.…