Education & Pedagogy

This document, produced by a committee of teachers in health education, includes a program description with pertinent extracts from the school district philosophy, as well as major goals and objectives. Curricular objectives state what a student should know, demonstrate, or be able to do in that study area. The sequence of goals and objectives represents two levels of standards: graduation standards for all students, and desirable standards for those students wishing to further their education in technical or vocational studies. (VT)

The paper addresses the recommendations of the First Caribbean Conference in Mental Retardation held in Jamaica (1970) which have not been implemented in most territories. Focus is placed on adaptation of existing curricula in teacher education to include course work and practica opportunities in special education. Attention is also given to the packaging of multi-media materials which could be produced in the region by local personnel for use in public information programs. (Author/SBH)

During l977-78, teacher training and available services for mainstreaming special education students were investigated in Latin America (Costa Rica and Honduras), Israel, and the West Bank. Comparisons were made with existing programs in Vermont, and workshop training and consultation were provided. Findings indicated prevalence of categorical special education and little, if any, mainstreaming or education in the least restrictive environment, as conceived under P.L. 94-l42 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act). (Author/SBH)

Instructional media appropriate to school occupational education programs for primary through senior high school grade levels are described in this advisory list. Entries included on the list were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Entries are arranged by type of media: books, film loops, films, filmstrips, and kits. Information for each item includes citation, price if available, grade level, and annotation. (Author/KP)

This issue, number 33 in the series, is divided into the sections of: (1) British science education activities, and (2) overseas and international science education activities. Presented in a newsletter format, topics include the following: teacher education projects, teaching science to less motivated pupils, college science curriculum, out of school science activities, use of electronic calculators in school mathematics, and news of various mathematical and science associations throughout the world. (SL)

The topic of this book is movement education. The book encourages children to explore and use such basic movements as walking, running, jumping, hopping, bending, and stretching. The children are asked to do the various movements in as many ways as possible. Poems about jumping, hopping, and dancing are included to encourage the children to move to the rhythms. There is a section for teachers and parents that discusses the book and gives additional activities for the children to do. (RC)

A discussion of the problem of providing multidisciplinary education in transportation and a means for educators to communicate their approaches and experiences provided the purpose of the conference. Among the areas discussed were the comprehensiveness of transportation education, societal issues, systems aspects, transportation research, professional education in urban public transportation, content problems, societal contexts, and the shifting emphasis in engineering evaluation. (JMF)

This booklet presents many ideas for involving students in family life education programs. Designed primarily for use by family life educators, it includes such topics as the use of cognitive and affective objectives in family life education, organizing family studies content by generalizations, and focusing on the student as an active learner. It offers both philosophical background and concrete techniques for involving students in the curriculum. Selected references are appended to each section. (HMV)

This monograph is an outgrowth of an in-service workshop for vocational educators, special educators and administrators. The workshop staff developed it with the intent of providing guidelines for educators in the design of vocational education programs for special education students. Specific suggestions concerning program development, identification of work and jobs, cooperation among agencies and personnel, evaluative functions, proposal preparation, and obtaining funds are given. (SJL)

The inservice teacher education course described is for the use of elementary and secondary school teachers interested in understanding measurement and evaluation through Individually Guided Education. The scope of the instructional model and sequencing of topics are outlined. Activities and resources involved in using the modules contained in the program are described. Ordering information and a critique of the program are included. (JD)

The inservice teacher education course described is designed for special education teachers of reading at the elementary level. The contents and scope of the module are outlined, and the activities and resources involved in the use of the materials are described. Ordering information is included and a critique of the unit is provided. (JD)

The inservice teacher education program described is for the use of elementary special education teachers who wish to improve their diagnostic skills in assessing student instructional reading levels. Included in this informative report is an outline of the contents of the program and a description of the activities and resources involved. Ordering information and a critique of the program are provided. (JD)

Described is the Biomedical Instrument Package (BIP) and its use. The BIP was developed for use in understanding colorimetry, sound, electricity, and bioelectric phenomena. It can also be used in a wide range of measurements such as current, voltage, resistance, temperature, and pH. Though it was developed primarily for use in biomedical science curricula, it is also useful in general electronics, physics, or biology laboratories. (Author/RE)

This instructional module on sex stereotyping and its effect on mathematics education is composed of four transparency masters, two handouts, and a bibliography and is designed to accompany a 25-minute tape. The four transparencies are stereotyping sample mathematics problems, sex differences in mathematical skills, and mathematics courses and job choices. The two handouts illustrate sex stereotyping in mathematics word problems and indicate things to do to combat sex stereotyping in mathematics. (MP)

This text contains three suggested driver education curriculum units and is intended for use in a bilingual education setting. Each unit is in Spanish and English. The three units are: (1) "Procedures in Driving," (2) "Car Maintenance," and (3) "Tires." Each unit contains information for the teacher, explanations and illustrations of relevant material, worksheets, and tests. A biblography concludes the volume. (AMH)