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From: hrubin@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Herman Rubin)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Miseducation again!  Was: Re: Interdisciplinary Units
Date: 10 Oct 92 18:28:53 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Statistics Department

In article <1992Oct10.131620.9138@swvgs.vak12ed.edu> laltizer@swvgs.vak12ed.edu (Larry W.Altizer) writes:
>     The 8th grade teachers of the Enterprise Team at Pulaski
>Middle School are seeking ideas to develop into new
>interdisciplinary units.  We would also share our ideas with
>other teachers as well.  Our units include the Holocaust,
>travel, toothpick bridges, mousetrap cars, recycling, the
>metric system and others.

The projects listed go from what should be essentially elective
art (toothpick bridges and mousetrap cars) to topics which should
take a few days at most for competent students (the metric system;
one hour is too long for someone with reasonable understanding;
a week or so for recycling, discussing the economics of the situation,
which is reasonably objective, and barely mentioning the sociological
points, which cannot be done properly without indoctrination), to a
very vague topic (travel; what do you mean?), and something which can
only be done poorly (the Holocaust, to be done properly, requires an
understanding of religion, religious discrimination, racism, political
movements, etc., definitely not available at this level.  At least
require an understanding of world history and European history, not
usually done).

In other words, what is suggested is to put in topics to teach special
items which either are straightforward and do not require a full topic,
or for which the basic material has not been given, and cannot be given
in the time allotted.  

>Please respond by writing to:  The Enterprise Team
>                               Pulaski Middle School
>                               500 Pico Terrace
>                               Pulaski, VA   24301
>
>or email: laltizer@swvgs.vak12ed.edu
>
>This request should be removed by Oct. 25, 1992.
>
>Thank you.  Larry W. Altizer


-- 
Herman Rubin, Dept. of Statistics, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette IN47907-1399
Phone: (317)494-6054
hrubin@snap.stat.purdue.edu (Internet, bitnet)  
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From: pasc1961@altair.selu.edu
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: PLEASE READ THIS!!!
Date: 13 Oct 92 08:15:23 GMT
Article-I.D.: altair.1992Oct13.141523.846
Distribution: world
Organization: Southeastern Louisiana University

In article <1992Oct13.141237.845@altair.selu.edu>, pasc1961@altair.selu.edu writes:
> 
> 	I need help with an interpretation of William Carlos Williams' "The Red
> Wheel Barrow".  I would like to hear other impressions on the form, rhetoric,
> imagery, and meaning as well as personal responses on the value and excellence
> of this work.  I apologize for not having a copy of the poem to post as it is
> very brief and would not take long to read.  If you are familiar with this
> work, I would very much appreciate a reply.  Please send replies directly to
> me.  Thank you for your help.
> 					Christopher K. Gilbert
> 					pasc1961@altair.selu.edu

> 
Newsgroups: misc.education
From: dal3@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (dale.e.parson)
Subject: Re: LOGO, does it still exist?
Keywords: LOGO
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 15:41:51 GMT

In article <1992Oct13.013514.7472@athena.cs.uga.edu> dehaseth@athena.cs.uga.edu (James A de Haseth) writes:
>In the local school here they still use Apple LOGO as a teaching program.
>My daughter loves it and I would like to buy a copy for a PC.  Is it
>still available?  All the local vendors (including Atlanta) _believe_

I've emailed the 'comp.lang.logo' draft FAQ for this request, check
there for more info. comp.lang.logo got started this summer.


Dale Parson, Bell Labs, dale@mhcnet.att.com

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From: mye3349@cuphub.cup.edu
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Re: Need help on Resch Paper
Date: 9 Oct 92 02:40:34 GMT
Organization: California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

My Name is Adina Bottita, and I need some help finding some information.  I
need some "reliable resources" on Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Catholic Confermations.
Our library here at California University has  limited  resources on both these
topics. The paper I am doing is for a World Relgions class on "Rites of
Passage." The paper is due Nov. 6, 1992, so I would need the information
A.S.A.P. Thank you for your help.
From: amccullo@elli.une.edu.au (Alistair McCullough)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Uninterupted Sustained Silent Reading
Date: 10 Oct 92 06:04:00 GMT
Organization: University of New England - Northern Rivers (Lismore)

My wife is currently undertaking action research into

UNINTERUPTED SUSTAINED SILENT READING (USSR) with

Primary (Elementary) school children and is seeking

some input from other practitioners.

She writes;

I have regarded USSR as a practice which has the

capability of empowering children through their

individual selection of reading material.

I am now concerned with the choice of reading material

made by children where such material is primarily the

work of one author or the material is written in a

formula style or a closed text or the influence of

gender preference.

I would appreciate comment/opinions from anyone exposed to the

USSR concept. Please post repiles to this bulletin board.
From: cmp0135@sys.uea.ac.uk (A. Anderson)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Computer Aided Learning and Mathematics.
Date: 12 Oct 92 11:07:44 GMT
Organization: UEA School of Information Systems, Norwich, UK.

Hi, my name is Andy and I'm in the third (and final) year of my degree in 
Applied Computing.  For my final year project I am writing a program to teach
Geometry as used in a computer graphics course.  The program must teach
a wide range of subject from basics to advanced 3-D geometry.  I am still in
the planning stage at the moment, and I would be very grateful if anyone who
knows of any books or papers on the subject of CAL and mathematics for pupils
aged 16+ could post me the referance.  Thanks in advance
                            Andy Anderson.
                          Post - CMP0135@uk.ac.uea.sys
From: pasc1961@altair.selu.edu
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: 1237
Summary: poetry
Date: 13 Oct 92 08:12:37 GMT
Article-I.D.: altair.1992Oct13.141237.845
Reply-To: pasc1961@altair.selu.edu
Distribution: world
Organization: Southeastern Louisiana University


	I need help with an interpretation of William Carlos Williams' "The Red
Wheel Barrow".  I would like to hear other impressions on the form, rhetoric,
imagery, and meaning as well as personal responses on the value and excellence
of this work.  I apologize for not having a copy of the poem to post as it is
very brief and would not take long to read.  If you are familiar with this
work, I would very much appreciate a reply.  Please send replies directly to
me.  Thank you for your help.
					Christopher K. Gilbert
					pasc1961@altair.selu.edu
From: lippsjj@ucunix.san.uc.edu (John J Lipps)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Myan History
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:06:41 GMT
Article-I.D.: ucunix.Bw2nn6.ArL
Organization: University of Cincinnati


  Is there anyone out there who would like to learn about the Myan past
while helping a Myan write about there past history and civilization?
 

         Write to: Jose Fco. Marquez Ferraez
                   Calle 11 Pte. No. 205
                   Unidad Morelos
                   Merida Yuc, Mex.
    
  He is also interested in Coming to the US to lecture on the Myan past.
From: hrubin@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Herman Rubin)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Re: SAT's
Date: 7 Oct 92 18:53:38 GMT
Article-I.D.: mentor.BvrLtF.55I
Organization: Purdue University Statistics Department

In article <1992Oct6.230716.28433@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> cah5d@curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU (Craig Andrew Herring) writes:
>bel3a@poe.acc.Virginia.EDU  writes:
>> ai686@cleveland.Freenet.Edu  writes:

			..........................

>Although it has been proven that SAT's are culturally biased,
>what other standard can colleges use for admission.  Obviously,
>a 3.7 gpa in one school is not equivalent to another.
>Similiarly, recommendations and admission essays can not be a
>comprehensive measure of all subjects.  I happen to believe
>that the test is not completely bad but just needs some
>improvement to become a more useful and STANDARD test.  I
>welcome your comments.  cah5d@virginia.edu

This statement is nonsense, unless one ASSUMES that those of different
cultural groups have equal genetic makeup and equal preparation.  There
is no good reason to assume either.  Anybody who understands probability
knows that any two groups, no matter how carefully selected to be "equal,"
will differ somewhat in ONE generation.  

As for the preparation, as long as those who think that all children in
a given age group must get essentially the same learning, only those in
a community which is education driven, like the Asian immigrants, or who
are lucky enough to be in a school system where there are few weak or
uninterested students, will learn much of anything.  Fortunately for
the SAT, it does not require much knowledge, and is an attempt, although
I consider it poor, to be an ability examination.  There seems to be
little objection on the part of these educationally motivated immigrant
groups to compain of cultural disadvantage, although it is clearly there.

While the SAT stinks, the other pieces of information we have at this 
time are odoriferous beyond compare.  NO "objective" test is going to
be a good measure.  If we want to do something sensible at the university
level, put in honest courses (the best schools do not have the courage to
do this now), put in remedial courses on the assumption that the stuff
was not even reasonably presented, not that the student was not good 
enough to get it, and let those who want TRY.  This also means getting
rid of grades as part of a transcript, and doing honest testing instead
of pandering to the brain-damaged students.

-- 
Herman Rubin, Dept. of Statistics, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette IN47907-1399
Phone: (317)494-6054
hrubin@snap.stat.purdue.edu (Internet, bitnet)  
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Newsgroups: misc.education,k12.chat.teacher,sci.edu,alt.activism
From: Nigel.Allen@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Nigel Allen)
Subject: National Institute for Literacy to Announce $3.2 Million in Grants
Organization: NDA
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 10:04:21 GMT

Here is a press release from the National Institute for Literacy.

 National Institute for Literacy to Announce $3.2 Million in Grants
 To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor, Education Writer
 Contact: Marybeth Farrell, 202-835-8813, or
          Kirk Monroe, 202-835-8846, both for the
          National Institute for Literacy

   News Advisory:

   Event:   The National Institute for Literacy will name the
            District of Columbia Public Library, Wider
            Opportunities for Women Inc., Association for
            Community-Based Education, Correctional Education
            Association, and Fairfax County Public Schools
            in the institute's first grant awards program

   When:    10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8

   Where:   National Press Club
            First Amendment Room
            529 14th Street, N.W.
            Washington, D.C.

   Details:
   The National Institute for Literacy will announce the awarding
of $3.2 million in grant funds for research and demonstration
projects that support innovation in literacy programs.  Nationally,
35 public and private non-profit institutions, agencies,
organizations, and one individual, from 19 states and the District
of Columbia were selected for funding.  The announcement marks the
institute's first grant awards program for research and
demonstration studies on literacy in the United States.
   Illiteracy is a debilitating problem affecting nearly 30 million
Americans.  The institute's grant awards program focuses on
research and demonstration projects that will help build a solid
knowledge base for the development and implementation of adult
literacy programs, including the areas of workplace and family
literacy, as well as the use of technology to deliver literacy
services.
   State-by-state information on recipients will be available.
A teleconference with Institute Interim Director Dr. Franmarie
Kennedy-Keel to follow press conference at 11:15 a.m. E.D.T.  Call
Kirk Monroe at 202-835-8846 or Marybeth Farrell at 202-835-8813 if
you would like to participate.
 -30-

--
   The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the University of
     North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Campus Office for Information
        Technology, or the Experimental Bulletin Board Service.
           internet:  bbs.oit.unc.edu or 152.2.22.80
From: leet@acsu.buffalo.edu (Brian D. Leet)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: 2-2-2 Architecture programs
Date: 13 Oct 92 00:41:07 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: UB

I am interested in hearing from anyone out there who has first or second
hand experience with the process of choosing a school for the second 
two years of a 2-2-2 architecture program.  In particular I am interested
in hearing actual experiences with transferring into an architectural
college after two years of general undergraduate studies.  Information on 
the ease or difficulty with which transfers between two Universities (as 
opposed to within a single institution) is especially helpful.
  I am looking for a school offering a B.P.S. in architecture that also
has strong programs in computer science and good net access.  I decided that
the net would be a good supplement to my other searches.  
  If anyone has successfully transferred into a five year program in 
architecture after one or two years of undergraduate study I would be inter-
ested in hearing from you as well.  Did you have previous study experience?
Did the program you moved into de-emphasize study during the first few 
semesters?  Have you had to play a lot of catch-up or give up most of your
credits?
  Any information from people who have actually gone through this process 
would be most welcome.  Thank you for your attention.
						Brian Leet
Newsgroups: misc.education,k12.chat.teacher
From: dash@fylz.wa.com (Mike Dash)
Subject: Seattle Teachers seek Exchange in New Zealand
Organization: FYL
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1992 21:02:09 GMT

[This is posted for friends who don't have net access.]

We are two elementary scheool teachers in the beautiful city of
Seattle, Washington (USA). We seek an exchange for either or both of
us for the 1993-1994 school year (approx. Sept 1993 to June 1994).

We prefer New Zealand and would consider an exchange in England also.

One of us teaches grade 5 (ages 10-11) and the other teaches
kindergarten (ages 5-6). We are both excellent teachers with more than
10 years' experience and excellent references. Also, we have a 5-year
old son.

Exchange of automobile and house is possible. Write to R. Katz, 910
32nd Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 U.S.A. or telephone (206) 323-1941.
From: carolyn@allen.com (Carolyn Allen)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Re: GRADES
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 92 09:20:41 EDT
Organization: Allen Marketing Group - Raleigh, NC

>                 Bob Barger
>                 Professor of Education
>                 Eastern Illinois University
> 

I noticed in your message that you are a professor of education.  I am a 
relatively new publisher of educational materials and would love to 
receive some feedback about a recent mailing I did...(at least some 
speculation, if you would be so kind.)  I published a book and 
implementation kit about In-School Suspension Programs...based on a 
4-year program that was acknowledged as the best in our state.  I 
marketed the book and kit to high school principals, v-prin in charge of 
special programs, and drop out prevention coordinators. We received a 
good reception from these professionals.  I also did a mailing to more 
than 100 department chairs of teaching colleges...and did not receive 
even one inquiry.

My question is, how do teaching colleges learn of new techniques and 
materals that they can inform their students about?  Are they open to 
direct mail, or are other channels exclusively relied upon? Since there 
were no other comprehensive ISS programs described in books in print, I 
assumed there might be at least some curiosity by the trainers of 
teachers.  Could you enlighten me?

Thanks, Carolyn Allen
Newsgroups: misc.education
From: luden@lehigh.edu (Dean E. Nelson)
Newsgroups: misc.education
Subject: Re: Computer Aided Learning and Mathematics.
Date: 12 Oct 92 20:39:45 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University Computing Center

In article <cmp0135.718888064@oxygen.sys.uea.ac.uk> cmp0135@sys.uea.ac.uk (A. Anderson) writes:
>From: cmp0135@sys.uea.ac.uk (A. Anderson)
>Subject: Computer Aided Learning and Mathematics.
>Date: 12 Oct 92 11:07:44 GMT

>Hi, my name is Andy and I'm in the third (and final) year of my degree in 
>Applied Computing.  For my final year project I am writing a program to teach
>Geometry as used in a computer graphics course.  The program must teach
>a wide range of subject from basics to advanced 3-D geometry.  I am still in
>the planning stage at the moment, and I would be very grateful if anyone who
>knows of any books or papers on the subject of CAL and mathematics for pupils
>aged 16+ could post me the referance.  Thanks in advance
>                            Andy Anderson.
>                          Post - CMP0135@uk.ac.uea.sys
Look at Seymour Papert's Mind Storms (Isn't that the name of it?).  He 
developed a language called LOGO which allows students to explore geometry.

Dean Nelson den0@lehigh.edu
Newsgroups: co.ads,boulder.general
From: schramb@ucsu.Colorado.EDU (Brian Schram)
Subject: anyone have a motorcycle forsale?
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1992 18:43:13 GMT

I'm considering purchasing a motorcycle and was wondering if anyone
is looking to get rid of one.
requirements:
must be under $1000
must have more than 549 cc of displacement (prefer more than 699)
must not have more than 18,000 miles
must not be older than 1980

reply to schramb@ucsu.colorado.edu
thanks
-brian


Newsgroups: boulder.general,co.general
From: timothy@eddie.rmNUG.org
Subject: October rmNUG meeting
Followup-To: timothy@eddie.rmnug.org
Organization: Rocky Mountain NeXT Users' Group
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 16:16:54 GMT


WHAT:	ROCKY MOUNTAIN NeXT USERS GROUP MEETING
WHEN:	Wednesday, 14 October 1992 7:00 PM 
WHERE:	University of Colorado Boulder
	Engineering Center Room CR2-28

We would like you to join us for the October gathering of the Rocky  
Mountain NeXT User's Group. It will be held at the Engineering Center  
on the CU-Boulder Campus in room CR2-28 October 14th at 7:00pm. The  
meeting will feature DOOR PRIZES and software demonstrations from:

Appsoft,Inc. - The people who brought you WriteNow and Draw, will be  
demonstrating IMAGE. The first Photo Editing and Image Processing  
program for NeXTSTEP. 

Directions:
>From Hwy36/Denver, after the baseline exit, turn left at the first  
stop light which is Colorado. Turn left again on Regent. Park on the  
left side of Regent and the Engineering Center is on the right side  
of Regent. The room is located on the west side of the building -  
find the elevators in the center of the building and go to the 2nd  
floor.  There will be signs from the elevator.


-- 
[] Tim Miller  []  MS-IS Student  []  CU Boulder []
[] NeXTmail: timothy@eddie.rmNUG.org []
[] Life is a lattice, we only model it as a hierarchy. []
Newsgroups: boulder.general,co.general
From: nexus@ylum.cgd.ucar.edu (Jeff Berry)
Subject: Auditions
Summary: Duchess of Malfi
Organization: Climate and Global Dynamics Division/NCAR, Boulder, CO
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 16:05:51 GMT


	The Upstart Crow will be holding auditions for _The Duchess
of Malfi_ by John Webster Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, at 7 pm at the
Upstart Crow Studio, 2131 Arapahoe, Boulder, Colo.  Actors should bring a
resume and prepare a one minute selection in verse from Webster or a
Shakespearian tragedy.  For more information, or to schedule an audition
at a different time, call the director, Richard Bell at (303)442-1415.

More information may also be obtained from Jeff Berry, nexus@ncar.ucar.edu

	Please, feel free to reproduce this and distribute it to anyone who
might be interested.
Newsgroups: boulder.general,cu.cs.grads
From: lgibes@teal.csn.org (Lawrence R. Gibes)
Subject: Libertarian meeting this week
Organization: Colorado SuperNet, Inc.
Distribution: co
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 15:08:36 GMT

     This is your  chance to find  out how Libertarians  differ from the
  other political parties.

> There are only 4 presidential candidates on the ballot in all 50 states and
>DC, and the press only seems to acknowledge 3 of them. If you are tired of
>Perot, Clinton, and Bush, come and hear about the other alternative,
>Andre Marrou.
>
>The Boulder County Libertarian Party holds an outreach meeting for the general
>public, as well as Libertarians, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm
>at the James Pub and Grill, 1922 13th. Street, which is just off the Pearl
>Street Mall on 13th. The October meeting will be held next Wednesday,
>October 14th.
>
> This month we will show a video tape of LP presidential candidate Andre
>Marrou, taken at a rally in Denver on September 4th. In addition, after the
>tape there will be time for people to socialize and discuss libertarian ideas
>with people active in the LP. We will also have free literature availible
>describing the philosophy of the LP, in addition to books, bumper stickers,
>etc., that you may purchase.
>
>  We urge any Libertarians out there to come even if you already feel you
>understand our philosophy. It is a chance for you to meet people in the local
>group, and consider getting involved with us. In addition to being an outreach
>meeting, this is currently also serves as the only meeting for the general
>Boulder LP community. The more people that come to these meetings, the more
>likely new people are to come back. So please consider coming to these
>meetings for the same reasons you are going to vote Libertarian.
> The Boulder group is relatively new, and we are still trying to build a
>critical mass of people in order to make an impact on local Boulder, and
>Colorado politics.
>
>
>Bryan
>bwg@csn.org
Newsgroups: boulder.general,co.general,misc.forsale