A model for register description is suggested that can be interactive with the study of language function in certain literary texts. Pupils at several levels can appreciate the nature of literary discourse more fully and make stylistic evaluation when encouraged to recognize situational determinants in language use. (Author)

Teachers play an important role in disadvantaged Black children's development of language and language usage. For the best results in reading instruction, teachers must (1) create a warm environment, (2) understand the potential for different interpretations of written materials by disadvantaged Black students, and (3) use the children's language…

Discusses several models of a teacher education program for social studies teachers of culturally different children. Each model includes four components: knowledge, value development, seminars, and practicum. (GC)

Discusses classroom uses of scientific CD-ROMs. Highlights include the effect on students, including stimulating interest and promoting scientific thinking; compact disc technology; sources of CD-ROMs, including NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration); obtaining CD-ROM data using the Internet; and an example of elementary students…

Describes the process of creating recordable CD-ROMs for faculty classroom multimedia presentations that combine the benefits of traditional overhead transparencies with the benefits of multimedia. Highlights include hardware; software, including presentation software, media integrators, and authoring software; image databases; file management…