Assumptions frequently made about learning disabled children are discussed, with many teaching suggestions provided. (MN)

Economic education and research in Zaire should relate to the needs of a developing nation. Zairian authorities must devote financial and human resources to development research. For journal availability, see SO 506 378. (Author/DB)

Describes a college-level ethnic studies course which helps students understand cultural pluralism by involving them in learning activities such as interviewing immigrants, role playing, and eating an ethnic meal. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Stresses the need for death education programs in schools and colleges. Suggests a rationale for teaching about death and dying, community projects for students, social issues for classroom debate, language arts activities, and ways for teachers to help children who have recently experienced death in their families. (AV)

Instructional strategies related to the teaching of measurement scales are provided. Examples of nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio scales are included. (CP)

The aim of this article is to identify the natural relationships that exist between using computer programming in BASIC, and some particular mathematical concepts. Specific examples are given for use by the mathematics teacher who has the necessary facilities available. (MN)

Described are methods for making Cartesian divers for explaining atomic models utilizing a city planning analogy, a game for reviewing subject matter, the construction of a cell model, an improved diffusion demonstration, and uses of inexpensive glass cutters. (SL)

Suggests improvements which secondary vocational-technical schools in the Soviet Union can make to help students understand social processes and technical skills. Improvements include utilization of an interdisciplinary approach, programmed learning, and better dissemination of innovative ideas and materials among vocational schools. (Author/DB)

Investigates the relationship between evaluations of the teaching effectiveness of discussion group leaders and (1) teaching status (undergraduate or graduate), (2) sex of section leader, and (3) sex-typing. Results show that undergraduate teaching assistants are respected and successful section leaders, possibly because of their closeness in age…

Describes a project to help students understand the changing roles of work throughout history. Entitled the "World of Work Project", the program developed curriculum materials based upon the museum collection at Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts. (Author/DB)

The fourth year of federal court desegregation (1977-78) promised stability and continuity to the Boston public schools. Instead it brought confusion, frustration and anger, although there have been no serious disruptions inside the schools for the first time since desegregation began in 1974. (Author/AM)

An important component of the school desegregation methods of Lansing, Michigan, was the Cluster Plan, which is described and evaluated in this article. (Author/AM)

Examples of the many ways in which educational media can be used in minority studies, in improving relations between races, and in improving the education of the disadvantaged are cited in order to indicate the value of educational media in these areas. (Author/AM)

Reports the results of a two year survey of 300 teachers in four Southeastern states who taught some form of science fiction in their classroom instruction. The survey considered (1) disciplinary areas utilizing science fiction and the basic purposes for using it; (2) basic themes of science fiction; and (3) teachers' comments about science…

Suggests that in the secondary school the use of descriptive ethnography can be a very useful tool in the examination of teacher effectiveness. Stresses the role of the ethnographic researcher as one who is a participant observer taking part in everyday school life. (Author/RK)