Teacher to Teacher

TEACHER TO TEACHER Lloyd Andersen Editor, Teacher to Teacher The descriptions that follow represent a variety of instructional resources and techniques that have been used successfully in educational programs serving the hearing impaired and have been recommended by the users. For purposes of sharing this information with other professionals, educators throughout the country are encouraged to write in. The instructions for submission of information follow the reviews. duplicating supplementary materials. Can be used for tests. AU sheets are classified according to topic or concept. Just pull out a master sheet from the file, make as many copies as desired, and return the master to the file. Has been and continues to be used extensively by teachers in the mathematics departments at Gallaudet." —Rudolph C. Hines For more information, contact Rudolph Hines, School of Preparatory Studies, Gallaudet College, 1640 Kalmia Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20011. Tel (202) 722-5812. Contributing Editor Catherine Finneran Andersen Chairperson, Department of Communication and Developmental Studies School of Preparatory Studies Gallaudet College Washington, DC Elementary Algebra IBM Disk Series, Vol. 1-13 Subject: Elementary Algebra Age range of students who used the materials: 17-21 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Postsecondary Software aimed at drill and practice of basic algebra operations . It includes hints and repetitions for inappropriate responses . "Students like them because they contain minimal verbal explanations along with good graphics. Feedback on performance is good since it stresses positive reinforcement. Testing disk is also included for diagnostics and in-progress testing." —Frances Croft For more information, contact Courses by Computers, P.O. Box 830, State College, PA 16801. This information was submitted by Frances Croft, Alternative Jjearning Center, School of Preparatory Studies, Gallaudet College, Washington, DC. Math Masters Unpublished, 700 sheets Subject: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra Age range of students who used the materials: 15-21 + Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Grades 9-12 Set of approximately 700 masters with concepts from arithmetic and elementary and intermediate algebra. Used by teacher to supplement materials in textbook. Easily accessible for use on a copying machine. Plenty of workspace; easily corrected and returned to students. No set of answers provided. Indexed. Sets now in Gallaudet math department and learning/tutorial center, also in SPS math department and ALC. "Saves the teacher a great deal of time searching for and Sex Education and Paperback Book Drug Abuse Subject: Health Education Age range of students who used the materials: High school and postsecondary Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Postsecondary Written in notetaking form, with study questions and vocabulary . Teachers' manual is same as students, but also has tests, quizzes, and keys. "Saves a lot of time in class during videotapes, discussions , and lectures since notes and lectures are already in print. Students can concentrate on the lecturer instead of getting lost while trying to take notes. " —Sharon Davis For more information, contact Gallaudet College Bookstore, 800 Florida Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002 This information was submitted by Sharon Davis, School of Preparatory Studies, Gallaudet College, Washington, DC. Student Health Manual Study Guide/Workbook Subject: Health: Sex Education/Drug Abuse Age range of students who used the materials: 17-21 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Precollege and college Student study guide/workbook developed specifically for postsecondary students who have not had a health course and/or have failed the health waiver test in the areas of sex education and drug abuse. "Based on students' comments on the manual, it was extremely beneficial to them (easily comprehendible with practical applications provided throughout). By using this text in health courses, there were less student failures in courses than there were previously." —Maria T. Waters For more information, contact Sharon Davis, School of Preparatory Studies, Gallaudet College, 1640 Kalmia Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20011. This information was submitted by Maria T. Waters, School of Preparatory Studies, Gallaudet College, Washington, DC. A.A.O. /July 1986 203 Teacher to Teacher Deaf Heritage: Paperback Book A Student Text and Workbook Subject: Communication Class, Unit on Deaf Culture Age range of students who used the materials: 17-23 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: First year...