Discusses the value of learning centers and other open education techniques in early education programs for young Native Americans. (BD)

A description of a teacher designed classroom research project which focused on individual and group responses to open and closed teaching techniques. The article encourages teachers to develop and use classroom research to enhance their teaching skills. (BD)

A discussion of the findings of a recent follow-up study of children who had participated in one of fourteen infant or preschool experimental programs during the 1960's. (BD)

This article discusses the concept of mainstreaming, the integration of children with special needs into the regular classroom, and attempts to answer a series of specific questions concerning the organization and implementation of mainstreaming programs. (BD)

Presents a list of general questions a teacher might ask concerning the value and implementation of mainstreaming. (BD)

Explores some of the methodological issues and problems involved in studies of black mother-child interactions, and presents alternatives to previously-used methods of selecting tasks, instructing subjects, and collecting data in the home. (BD)

This article presents ideas for introducing multiethnic foods in the preschool classroom. American Indian, Mexican, Black American and Oriental methods of food preparation, ingredients, and recipes are presented and discussed as part of America's cultural heritage. (BD)

Discusses six hypothetical phases through which students progress during their student teaching experiences. These phases are described in terms of the students' feelings concerning their own performance and teaching in general. Implications for teacher education are presented. (BD)

Describes the Brookline Early Education Project, a program designed for parents of preschool children. Operating as part of the public school system, the program offers home and center-based school, health, parent education and parent support programs to parents from time of their child's birth until the child's entry into kindergarten. (BD)

Discusses the issue of informal versus structured programs for preschool children. Reviews the development of and rationale behind traditional child-centered programs and suggests that more research on informal education is necessary. (BD)

This report attempts to clarify the position of the Office of Child Development (OCD) in the recently announced reorganization of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. (BD)

Presents an interview with Blandina Cardenas, Commissioner of the newly formed Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF). Dr. Cardenas presents her views on policies affecting children and on the potential role of ACYF. (BD)

Discusses the problems, advantages and strategies involved in forming coalitions to support the needs and rights of children, youth and families. (BD)

A comparison of various types of day care services with the care children receive in their own homes. (BD)

A description of the language curriculum at the Harrisville School in New Hampshire, a school for children age 4-7. Language use is encouraged as part of the children's natural interaction with other children, materials, and teachers. (BD)