Two studies compared the process of authoring non-linear or linear stories with HyperCard by inner-city primary school students. Found that, with minimal support, primary school students were capable of constructing hypermedia stories with complex non-linear structures and that the use of non-linear structures appeared to encourage the integration…

Teachers received guidance and direction from elementary-education university students for using telecommunications to allow third and fourth graders to practice literacy skills in authentic contexts. As a result of the project, the university students gained insight into teaching and learning, and the elementary students enjoyed reading and…

A series of computer tutorials provide opportunities for education students in an elementary-mathematics-methods course to explore a topic in depth. Tutorials cover content discussed in class and offer classroom situations for student response and reflection. At the end of each tutorial, students have a choice of assignments to complete in…

Two studies determined nutrition practices of informal child caregivers and assessed the feasibility of providing a public-health nutrition-education program for these caregivers. Responses quantified interest in nutrition and feeding topics and preferred formats and times for such a program. (DLH)

This qualitative study provides insights into the meanings and experiences of time for 15 married fathers with at least one child in day care. The findings show that work continues to dominate, that within the family children wield considerable control over a father's time, and that fathers want to move closer to a model of shared parenting. (DLH)

This study identified students with dependent care responsibilities and assessed their characteristics, the stresses they experience, and ways they juggle child care, work, and study. Responses to phone interviews conducted periodically from entry into university until graduation indicated that students struggle constantly to fulfill their roles…

Suggests that aboriginal child-care needs relate to educational, social, and cultural requirements, as well as parental workforce participation. Contends that research is needed to test the validity of findings from mainstream societies when applied to indigenous communities. Presents examples of child-care problems and solutions to needs from…

The Early Years Project examined the half-day kindergarten and half-day child-care system in Canada from the perspectives of parents, kindergarten teachers, and child-care staff. Findings indicated that parents support university-educated staff in early-childhood programs; were interested in new, coordinated program models; and, along with…

The Ottawa, Canada, Emergency Child Care Research Project examined the impact of emergency child-care service on individuals, families, and an Ottawa-based consortium; the effectiveness of emergency child-care service; and features and practices of consortium models in developing and providing human services. Findings indicated that emergency…

Explores two fundamental concerns reflected in the articles in this journal issue: (1) promoting a healthy balance of paid work and family responsibilities; and (2) developing new models to ensure that all families can receive appropriate child-care services in their communities. (Author/DLH)

Reviews the historical evolution of fatherhood and reflective consideration of men's and women's states of well-being. Reports that the Prosperes Project, a consortium of university, institutional, and community organizations in the Montreal region designed to improve paternal involvement, has suggestions for sustaining, enhancing, and reinforcing…

Calls for review of research on best practices in phonemic awareness training and direct-instruction reading programs. Suggests that a more effective approach to reading instruction is to integrate skills instruction with meaningful literacy experiences and to use writing to help children learn about written language, including phonemic awareness.…

Describes Louisell and Descamps's book as a resource to help teachers develop a philosophy of teaching. Considers organization and detail on topics to be adequate for reader engagement. Concludes that substantive omissions seriously limit value for preservice teachers and identifies as the volume's largest weakness its lack of current theory and…

Regards Poole's book for inservice and preservice teachers addressing questions about how, why, and when to use educational technology as well-organized and comprehensive. Notes a contradiction about the teacher's relationship to technology and pedagogy; highlights Poole's suggestions for addressing, on site, teachers' lack of knowledge about…

Reviews book on perspectives of social cognition and intergroup relations that extracts key elements of a successful remedy to prejudice and discrimination and offers recommendations for schools seeking to improve intergroup relations. Recommends Aboud's work as a supplemental text for students, researchers, and program designers to reduce…