Establishing high standards for the teaching profession.

• Authors : Kelly, James A.

Subjects: *UNITED States education system; *EDUCATIONAL innovations; *EDUCATIONAL changeUNITED StatesKELLY, James

• Source: Vital Speeches of the Day. 4/1/91, Vol. 57 Issue 12, p378. 7p.

• Abstract: Presents a speech by James A. Kelly, given as the 1990 Peter Board Lecture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia., October 25, 1990. Effective teaching and learning environments in ...

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COLLABORATIVE AGENCIES EFFORTS: AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT FOR SUCCESSFUL SCIENCE PROGRAMS.

• Authors : Cole, Donna J.; Buehner-Brent, Linda; Dollhopf, William

Subjects: *SCIENCE education; *ACTIVITY programs in education; *EDUCATIONAL innovationsSPRINGFIELD (Ohio); OHIO; UNITED States

• Source: Education. Spring91, Vol. 111 Issue 3, p313-324. 12p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Details the success story of an Ohio mid-sized city school district's movement into the hands-on science program. It stresses the necessity for collaboration between school ...

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Background and Instructional Effects on Achievement in Eighth-Grade English and Social Studies.

• Authors : Gamoran, Adam¹; Nystrand, Martin¹

Subjects: *EFFECTIVE teaching; *ACADEMIC achievement; *SOCIAL sciences

• Source: Journal of Research on Adolescence (Lawrence Erlbaum). 1991, Vol. 1 Issue 3, p277-300. 24p.

• Abstract: This article examines the effects of instruction on achievement in eighth grade English and social studies. It is further concerned with ... Copyright of Journal of Research on Adolescence (Lawrence Erlbaum) is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or ...

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Public schools welcome students with disabilities as full members.

• Authors : Davern, L.; Schnorr, R.

Subjects: *SCHOOLS

• Source: Children Today. Mar/Apr91, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p21. 5p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Illustration.

• Abstract: Discusses how a growing number of schools and districts across the United States and Canada are moving in the direction of ...

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The change-over to computer-based technology in early childhood special education.

• Authors : Howard, Janice R.; Busch, J. Christian

Subjects: *EARLY childhood education

• Source: Journal of Research on Computing in Education. Summer91, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p530. 15p.

• Abstract: Discusses the change-over to computer-based technology in early childhood special education (ECSE). Technology problem of the 1990s; Old issues ECSE educators need to consider; ECSE ...

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Back in the classroom: Notes from a teacher educator.

• Authors : Bunting, Carolyn

Subjects: *SUBSTITUTE teachers; *ATTITUDE (Psychology)

• Source: Clearing House. Nov/Dec91, Vol. 65 Issue 2, p80. 3p.

• Abstract: Presents the author's experience as a substitute teacher in a middle school. Racial discrimination among students; The ...

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The academic library and social responsibility...

• Authors : Segal, Judith

Subjects: *AIDSUNITED States

• Source: Journal of Academic Librarianship. Sep91, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p224. 6p.

• Abstract: Calls for academics libraries and librarians to use their resources to fight Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) that cause needless suffering and death. Problems that ...

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CONVENTION ACTIVITIES.

Subjects: *READING -- Congresses; *CONFERENCES & conventionsLAS Vegas (Nev.); NEVADA; UNITED States

• Source: Reading Teacher. Jan91, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p54-137. 84p. 73 Black and White Photographs.

• Abstract: Presents schedule for activities that will be held during the 36th Annual International Reading Association (IRA) Convention, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada ...

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A TEACHING MODEL TO UNITE CLASSROOM AND FIELD.

• Authors : Vayda, Elaine¹; Bogo, Marion

Subjects: *SOCIAL work education; *CONTINUING education; *THEORY (Philosophy)

• Source: Journal of Social Work Education. Fall91, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p271-278. 8p.

• Abstract: Integration of theory and Practice is always an objective of professional education. In reality, social work students frequently experience a discontinuity ... Copyright of Journal of Social Work Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Reaching for science literacy.

• Authors : Steen, Lynn Arthur¹

Subjects: *SCIENCE education

• Source: Change. Jul/Aug91, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p10. 10p. 3 Illustrations.

• Abstract: Discusses ways in which United States higher education students can become more literate in both science and mathematics. Examples of methods ...

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