Computers have a place within the teaching of English. Specifically, the computer can promote collaborative talk and learning in the context of simulations, word processing, and information handling. (Author/CH)

Discusses use of computer simulations for instruction at the middle-school level, especially in history and geography. Reports on a case study of a large middle school's response to technology over a 3-year period. The study focuses on the simulation program "Mary Rose," a shipwreck salvaging simulation. (Author/CH)

Discussess the state of the art in computer science education for elementary and secondary students. Includes (1) teacher preparation, (2) hardware, and (3) software. (CH)

Discusses developments in preschool education including implications of its nonmandatory nature and explores the similarities and differences between preschool and compulsory education. (JOW)

One's aims must be the same for all stages of education including early childhood education, which covers compulsory and noncompulsory education at a variety of institutions. There is a case for making all the years of early education compulsory. (JOW)

Discusses a study of the play of Sikh children in a multi-ethnic nursery class and as individuals. Significant differences were found between the play of Sikh children and that of indigenous White children. (JOW)

Focuses on two aspects of dialog in preschool units: (1) suggests that language development is enhanced by learning through imitation, direct teaching, and opportunities to practice and experiment; and (2) suggests that staff can learn from child-child dialog and improve communication with and between children. (JOW)

Presents an analysis of the effects of different styles of teacher talk on the degrees of initiative and talkativeness shown by preschool children involved in conversation with teachers. Investigates the relationships between changes in teaching style and the level of cognitive sophistication shown by children in dialog. (Author)

Describes the development and evaluation of a method for introducing simple arithmetical symbolism to preschool children through the use of simple games. (JOW)

Discusses the role of intonation in language development in relation to the use a child makes of the concept of a story. Concludes that children express much meaning through intonation, that this system may be more developed than lexical or syntactic systems, and that complex literary competencies can be developed early in life. (JOW)

Describes the development of explanation in children's story telling which is compared with the level of comprehension revealed in responses to questions about events in the story. (JOW)

Discusses a model of inservice teacher education based on active participation of the teachers involved and their commitment to it; it depends upon a voluntary partnership with college and research staff and with teaching colleagues. (JOW)

This analysis of the trend toward community schooling in England, in terms of both community schools and community control, makes observations on levels of community involvement and reports tentative findings from a survey of six local education authorities. (SJL)

This is an exploratory study of interpersonal relationships in the sixth form class of a comprehensive secondary school. The focus is on the students' common room--a combination homeroom, lounge, and study hall--and how students interact there in cooperation and conflict. The data were derived from interviews. (Author/SJL)

In 1965, 126 new teachers were studied for psychological, biographical, and educational variables. In 1967, 1972, and 1977, they were surveyed on their satisfaction with teaching and rated for teaching ability. Overall trends and the ability of the 1965 data to predict 1977 teaching success and satisfaction are considered. (SJL)