(1982). America's Heritage, People and Problems: Instructional Materials/Resources for Grade 8 Social Studies. Teachers of an eighth grade American history and government course are provided with a 4 unit curriculum guide. Following an introduction and course outline, Unit I, \Beginnings of America,\ contains 3 lessons covering exploration, colonization, and the American Revolution. The three lessons in Unit II examine the practical and humanistic aspects of democracy. Unit III explores the foundations of American democracy in lessons on law, criminal and civil justice, civil rights, and civic participation. The final unit includes four lessons focusing on the social problems of poverty, crime, alienation, and the environment. Lessons utilize a variety of teaching methods, including discussion, debate, editorials, role plays, skits, and collages. General teaching strategies, research guidelines, and Hawaii Social Studies Program objectives are appended. (LP)… [PDF]
(1979). For the Dignity of Humanity. 2nd Annual Commemoration of Black History. This booklet contains selected background materials, biographical information, anecdotes, and statements documenting contributions made by blacks to American history. Objectives are to call attention to information about blacks which has been systematically excluded from United States history books and to help people understand the life, heritage, culture, and problems of Americans of African descent. Organized in chronological order, the 22 sections focus on black individuals including Dred Scott, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Blanche K. Bruce, George H. White, Homer Plessy, W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, Ralph J. Bunche, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Percy L. Julian. For each biographical example, information is presented on personal data, the historical period in which the individual lived and worked, types of difficulties overcome by the individual in question, and major contributions. Major topics throughout the biographical sketches focus on the… [PDF]
(1970). Multicultural Education Guide for Grades 4, 5, and 8. This resource guide, prepared by teachers, is designed to incorporate minority group studies into the district's social studies curriculum at levels 4, 5, and 8 as a start toward goals specified in the state law. Introductory material discusses the California Education Code requirements, local district policy, and the work of the curriculum development committee. The goal of this course is to offer children more complete information about five minority groups in the United States: Afro-Americans, American Indians, Chinese-Americans, Japenese-Americans, and Mexican-Americans, with an additional unit on Prejudice. Each unit is concept oriented; various topics to be explored are outlined with the appropriate grade level indicated. Objectives for the unit are given; materials of instruction and learning activities are described. Some teaching techniques used are: observation, field trip experiences, dramatizations and role playing, individual research, small and large group activities,… [PDF]
(2014). Education's Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens. BCES Conference Books, Volume 12. Bulgarian Comparative Education Society This volume contains papers submitted to the 12th Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), held in Sofia and Nessebar, Bulgaria, in June 2014, and papers submitted to the 2nd International Partner Conference, organized by the International Research Centre 'Scientific Cooperation,' Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The volume also includes papers submitted to the International Symposium on Comparative Sciences, organized by the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society in Sofia, in October 2013. The 12th BCES Conference theme is "Education's Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens." The 2nd Partner Conference theme is "Contemporary Science and Education: New Challenges — New Decisions." The book consists of 103 papers, written by 167 authors and co-authors, and grouped into 7 parts. Parts 1-4 comprise papers submitted to the 12th BCES Conference, and Parts 5-7 comprise papers submitted to the 2nd Partner Conference. The 103… [PDF]
(2009). Arizona Academic Standards, Grade 5. Arizona Department of Education This publication contains an updated academic standards of Arizona public schools for grade 5. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006–Grade 5; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997–Foundations (Grades 4-8); (4) Reading Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Grade 5; (5) Writing Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 5; (6) Language Arts Standards 1996–Essentials (Grades 4-8), including Standard 3: Listening and Speaking; and Standard 4: Viewing and Presenting; (7) Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Grade 5; (8) Science Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 5; (9) Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2006–Grade 2; (10) Technology Standards 2000–Essentials (Grades 4-8); and (11) Workplace Skills Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8)…. [PDF]
(2009). Arizona Academic Standards, Grade 6. Arizona Department of Education This publication contains an updated academic standards of Arizona public schools for grade 6. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006–Grade 6; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (4) Reading Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Grade 6; (5) Writing Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 6; (6) Language Arts Standards 1996–Foundations (Grades 4-8), including Standard 3: Listening and Speaking; and Standard 4: Viewing and Presenting; (7) Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Grade 6; (8) Science Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 6; (9) Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2006–Grade 6; (10) Technology Standards 2000–Foundations (Grades 4-8); and (11) Workplace Skills Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8)…. [PDF]
(2009). Arizona Academic Standards, Grade 8. Arizona Department of Education This publication contains the updated academic standards of Arizona for Grade 8. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006–Grade 8; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (4) Reading Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Grade 8; (5) Writing Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 8; (6) Language Arts Standards 1996–Essentials (Grades 4-8), including Standard 3: Listening and Speaking; and Standard 4: Viewing and Presenting; (7) Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2008–Grade 8; (8) Science Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 8; (9) Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2006–Grade 8; (10) Technology Standards 2000–Essentials (Grades 4-8); and (11) Workplace Skills Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8)…. [PDF]
(2009). Arizona Academic Standards, High School. Arizona Department of Education This publication contains Arizona public schools' updated academic standards for high school. The contents of this document contain: (1) The Arts Standard 2006–High School; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997–Proficiency and Distinction (Grades 9-12); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997–Proficiency and Distinction (Grades 9-12); (4) Reading Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–High School; (5) Writing Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–High School; (6) Language Arts Standards 1996–Proficiency and Distinction (Grades 9-12), including Standard 3: Listening and Speaking; and Standard 4: Viewing and Presenting; (7) Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2008–High School (Grades 9 and 10) and College Work Readiness (Grades 11 and 12); (8) Science Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–High School; (9) Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2006–High School; (10) Technology Standards 2000–Proficiency and… [PDF]
(2009). Arizona Academic Standards: Grade 7. Arizona Department of Education This document contains the Arizona academic standards for Grade 7. The following 11 standards are reviewed: (1) The Arts Standard 2006 –Grade 7; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8); (4) Reading Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Grade 7; (5) Writing Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 7; (6) Language Arts Standards 1996–Essentials (Grades 4-8), including Standard 3: Listening and Speaking; and Standard 4: Viewing and Presenting; (7) Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2008–Grade 7; (8) Science Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Grade 7; (9) Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2006–Grade 7; (10) Technology Standards 2000–Essentials (Grades 4-8); and (11) Workplace Skills Standards 1997–Essentials (Grades 4-8)…. [PDF]
(2009). Arizona Academic Standards: Kindergarten. Arizona Department of Education This publication contains Arizona public schools' academic standards for kindergarten. The contents of this document include the following: (1) The Arts Standard 2006–Kindergarten; (2) Comprehensive Health Education/Physical Activity Standards 1997–Readiness (Kindergarten); (3) Foreign and Native Language Standards 1997–Readiness (Kindergarten); (4) Reading Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2003–Kindergarten; (5) Writing Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Kindergarten; (6) Language Arts Standards 1996–Readiness (Kindergarten), including Standard 3: Listening and Speaking; and Standard 4: Viewing and Presenting; (7) Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2008–Kindergarten; (8) Science Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2004–Kindergarten; (9) Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level 2006–Kindergarten; (10) Technology Standards 2000–Readiness (Kindergarten); and (11) Workplace Skills Standards 1997–Readiness (Kindergarten)…. [PDF]
(1974). Wisconsin Maternity Leave and Fringe Benefits: Policies, Practices and Problems. The study examines the economic implications in Wisconsin of the 1972 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guideline which requires employers to treat maternity leave as a temporary disability. First, the static cost of the maternity leave guideline to employers is estimated for the State of Wisconsin. Second, some examination of the economic response to this cost is attempted. Finally, the relationships between maternity leave and other fringe benefits, wages, and the age distribution of employed females are examined using hospital data. The total cost of the maternity leave guideline for Wisconsin ranges from $4.4 million to $12.8 million annually. Although this cost is not excessive, it may add 3-11 percent to the cost of providing compensated temporary disability plans. Data for hospitals in Wisconsin were examined for realtionships between maternity leave, other fringe benefits, age distribution of employed females, and wages. It was found that the proportion of nurses ages… [PDF]
(2000). Services for Older Adults. Reference Book [and] Student Activity Book. This student activity book and reference book, which are part of a family and consumer sciences education series focusing on a broad range of employment opportunities, are intended for use in 1- and 2- programs preparing Texas high school students for employment in occupations related to providing services for older adults. The reference book provides information needed by employees in this occupational area. Each chapter includes the following components: (1) a list of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that are discussed in the chapter; (2) a list of chapter vocabulary; (3) italicized, bold-faced vocabulary terms with definitions or explanations; (4) illustrations of equipment and procedures used in the industry today; (5) boxes posing "essential questions" about the materials presented; and (6) chapter highlights. Concluding the reference book are a 9-item reference list and an index. The student activity book provides a variety of pencil-and-paper activities…
(1969). Differential Predictive Validity of Specified Selection Techniques Within Designated Subgroups of Applicants for Civil Service Positions: Longitudinal Phase. Final Technical Report. The longitudinal study was Phase 2 of a study designed to determine the relationship between selection techniques (used by the State of Colorado Civil Service Commission and the Career Service Authority of the city and county of Denver) and on-the-job performance in specified job classifications for personnel classified as (1) Negro, (2) Spanish-surname, or (3) White. Jobs included in the longitudinal analysis were (1) Hospital Attendant at Denver General Hospital; (2) Intermediate Clerk Typist; (3) Clerk Stenographer, Intermediate Clerk Stenographer, and Senior Clerk Stenographer; (4) Clerk Typist, Senior Clerk Typist, and Dictation Machine Operator (all in various State office settings); and (5) Resident Supervisor Trainee at Lookout Mountain School for Boys. Results are presented in graphical and statistical form and indicate no difference in job performance among the 3 ethnic groups. Also, on the paper-and-pencil tests used, the White groups scored consistently higher but mean… [PDF]