When Morris Dees was a young man in Alabama, the law said that black people couldn't drink from the same water fountain as white people, or sit at the same lunch counter. Back then, the government created and sanctioned divisions between human beings. The Civil Rights Movement changed all of that, of course, and ended state-mandated apartheid in…

To increase student's awareness of the need to conserve water and ways they can become personally involved in developing water-saving habits, a water conservation education program was established. The program described contains a series of activities to be presented in the form of discussions, games, and puzzles. Each activity involves the…

This manual has been prepared especially for those using "Live Language Lessons." It contains definite helps, however, for all teachers who would vitalize the language work of their schools. The book aims to show the natural, progressive way to train pupils effectively to express themselves in choice living language. The constructive…

This manual has been prepared especially for those using "Live Language Lessons." It contains definite helps, however, for all teachers who would vitalize the language work of their schools. The effort of the author has been to produce a practical guide book which points the natural, the progressive way to train pupils effectively to…

BASIC LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO HELP PREVENT INJURIES TO WORKERS ARE DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED IN THIS BULLETIN. TEACHING TECHNIQUES ARE SUGGESTED. ONE SECTION INCLUDES A "DO-IT-YOURSELF" PROJECT CONTAINING PLANS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BUILD A "HOW TO LIFT MODEL" WHICH CAN BE USED AS AN ECONOMICAL VISUAL TRAINING AID. PRINCIPLES OF SAFE LIFTING…

THIS BOOK OF MEDIEVAL POETRY FROM INDIA WAS PREPARED TO GIVE THE LANGUAGE STUDENT A GLIMPSE INTO BOTH A STYLE AND LANGUAGE NECESSARY FOR A WELL-ROUNDED KNOWLEDGE OF HINDI, AND INTO A CORPUS OF POETRY CONSIDERED TO BE MOST IMPORTANT IN THE HINDI TRADITION. THE FORMAT OF THE BOOK WITH TEXTS AND TRANSLATIONS ON FACING PAGES WAS DESIGNED FOR EASE IN…

An illustrative assignment is offered as an example of structuring lessons to create experiences with ideas and affording the reader the opportunity to experience the ideas of the article. (Author/CB)

Described is a possible usage plan which builds upon observation and dramatization to make its environmental point. (MM)

Article offers concrete suggestions for maintaining order in the classroom. (RW)

Language arts are at the forefront of education these days. Instructors at all levels are being encouraged to teach writing in their courses, even if those courses cover subjects other than English. Literature instructors have long used fiction to teach composition. But because the novel reflects a broad range of human experiences and historical…

Professional development is very important for new teachers as well as experienced teachers as it helps them face challenges in the classroom and broader school culture. The types of professional development, key considerations and the involvement and impact on the teachers are discussed.

This book, updated since initial publication in 1989, offers explanations, practical tips, and encouragement for teachers and families of preschool children facing the excitement--and stress--of separation. Topics discussed include ambivalence about separation and attachment, the comfort of routines, understanding the child perspective, supporting…

The Problems of the Week (PoWs) are creative, non-routine math challenges for elementary-, middle-, and high-school-level students. They are designed to stimulate student interest in problem solving and to encourage them to communicate their mathematical thinking. This Teacher's Guide describes program features and provides strategies for…