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N EW A N D F ORTHCOMIN G  AT RE F ERE N CE 
Compiled by 

Gladys I. Dratch and Deborah S. Garson 

Barron, Anne E. and Gary W. Orwig. New Technologies for 
Education: A Beginner 's Guide. 2nd ed. Englewood, Colo. :  
Libraries Unlimited, 1 99 5 .  276p. I S B N  1 -5 6308-340 .  
OCLC#32012340. $32.50. 

Provides an overview of compact disc technologies, 
videodiscs, digital audio, digital video, hypermedia, local area 
networks, telecommunications, and teleconferencing. Chapters 
review the educational applications, the advantages and 
disadvantages of the particular technology, and contain 
recommended reading, glossaries, and resources,  such as 
hardware and software companies. 

Block, Cathy Collins and Jo Ann Zinke. Creating a Cultumlly 
Enriched Curriculum for Grades K-6. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 
1995 . 255p. ISBN 0-205-14691-0. OCLC#30892756. $29.95 . 

Provides a multicultural curriculum in thirty units which 
contain quotations, lists of selections from children's literature, 
and activities. Units were field tested by 54 teachers. Includes 
thirty-nine blackline masters with high-quality graphics to be 
used with the units. 

Campbell, David R. and Mary Campbell. The Student's Guide 
to Doing Research on the Internet. Reading, MA: Addison­
Wesley Pub . ,  1 996.  349p . ISBN 0-20 1 -489 1 6- 3 .  
OCLC#32350041 .  $ 13 .45 . 

Initial chapters discuss the tools to access the Internet, such 
as FTP, gophers, veronica,jughead, WAIS, and World Wide Web. 
The greater portion of the book is devoted to subject resources 
ranging from the humanities, education, geography and travel, 
history and political science to legal resources, medicine and 
health, science and mathematics. Computer screen examples 
clearly reproduced. Chapters include "tip" sections for additional 
information. 

Cassidy, Daniel J. Dan Cassidy's Worldwide Graduate Scholarship 
Directory. 4th ed. Franklin Lakes, N.J.: Career Press, 1995. 
295p. ISBN 1-56414-209-4. OCLC#33142356. $26.99. 

Provides scholarship and award entries based on field of 
study, including a "general" category. Contains sections for 
helpful publications, related organizations, and indexes fot fields 
of study and awards targeted for particular eligibility 
requirements. 

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Characteristics of A m erican Indian and A laska Native 
Education: Results from the 1990-91 Schools and Staffing Survey. 
Michael Pavel et al. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Education, 
Office ofEducational Research and Improvement, National Center 
for Education Statistics; For sale by the U.S. G.P. 0., Supt. of Docs., 
1995 . 223p. ISBN 0- 16045-559-6. OCLC#325 1 8856. $15 .00. 

Examines the characteristics of schools and students, 
administrators, and teachers. Reviews the issues of the work 
force, compensation, attitudes and perceptions, and the supply, 
demand, and shortages of teachers. Provides numerous graphs 
and tables as well as an appendix of technical notes with 
additional tables. 

Davis, Jeffrey. Children's Television, 1947-1990: Over 200 

Series, Games and Variety Shows, Cartoons, Educational 
Programs and Specials. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 1995. 285p. 
ISBN 0-89950-911-8. OCLC#30073773. $42.50. 

Each chapter, organized by type of show, describes the specific 
shows along with the cast of characters and pertinent factual 
information. Contains a chapter on "puppets, marionettes, and 
dummies." Appendixes for awards and citations, landmarks in 
children's television, and children's series appearing in prime time. 

Day, Reed B .  Legal Issues Surrounding Safe Schools. Topeka, 
Kan. : National Organization on Legal Problems of Education, 
1 994. 90p. ISBN 1 -56534-066-3. OCLC#3 1792695. $29.95. 

Reviews legal issues of student safety, such as search and 
seizure, student discipline, gangs, and drugs. Includes sections on 
adoption of a student safety policy and a sample policy on weapons 
and metal detectors. Table of cases and selected references. 

Farrell, Michael et al. The Blackwell Handbook of Education. 
Oxford, U.K. : Cambridge, Ma: Blackwell Publishers, 1995 . 
333p. ISBN 0-63 1 - 19279-4. OCLC#30778553. $56.95. 

Focuses on education in England and Wales with emphasis 
on primary and secondary education. In the first section 
descriptive entries for topics are alphabetically arranged, 
followed by a section of acronyms and abbreviations and a 
directory of organizations. The final section provides entries for 
reports and legislation in chronological order from the mid­
nineteenth century for England and Wales and for the periQ<l 1960-
1980 for Scotland. Contains a classified list of A to Z entries. 

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Grand, Gail L. Free (And Almost Free) Adventures for Teenagers. 
New York: J. Wiley, 1 995.  270p . ISB N 0-47 1 - 1 1 3 5 1 -4.  
OCLC#3 1 936365. $ 14.95. 

A guide to free and very-low-cost educational enrichment 
programs. The majority of the programs are residential. Two 
sections cover summer adventures and school year adventures. 
Each adventure listing provides information about the host 
school, program's focus, duration, dates, housing, qualifications, 
and contact. Indexes include programs by state and region, by 
subject, and programs for special populations. 

Handbook of Parenting. Marc H. Bornstein, ed. Mahwah, N.J.: 
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1995. 4 vols. ISBN 0-8058- 1085-
4 (set). OCLC #32703772. $459.95. 

Four volumes review the nature of parenting, the theories, 
themes of studies and the variations found in ideas and practices. 
Many authors have contributed to the chapters organized into 
the four broad topics by volume : children and parenting; biology 
and ecology of parenting; status and social conditions of 
parenting; applied and practical parenting. Individual chapters 
provide historical background, major issues and theory, a review 
of the research and likely future directions. Contains extensive 
chapter references, author and subject indexes. 

HW and AIDS in the Public Schools: A Handbook for Curriculum 
Development, Teacher Education, and the Placement of Affected 
Students; With a Directory of Resources. A. Odasuo Alali, ed. 
Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 1995. 202p. 
ISBN 0-7864-0135-4. OCLC#32275333.  $38.50. 

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Sixteen essays are organized into two parts: "Understanding 
the Challenge," and "Facing the Challenge." The first section 
examines the topic in a variety of school contexts and settings. 
The second section focuses on ways to improve AIDS education 
with respect to instructional materials and policy-making. 
Includes specific recommendations, guidelines, and criteria for 
selecting and evaluating AIDS curriculum. Contains a directory 
of resources and a bibliography. 

ID EAAAS:  Sourcebook for Science, Mathematics, and 
Technology Education . Barbara Walthall, ed. Washington, D.C.:  
American Association for the Advancement of Science; Armonk, 
NY: The Learning Team, 1 995 . 235p. ISBN 0-87168-545-0. 
OCLC# 3 1950462. $24.95.  

A resource guide for locating 10,000 activities, materials and 
programs within 80 different categories and seven different 
disciplines. Information gathered from a survey sent to 1600 
organizations in the fall and winter of 1993. Contains three guides: 
a resources/activities guide organized by categories such as 
activities for students; a discipline guide; and a print and non-print 
guide. A resource section contains listings for 1400 organizations, 
including national organizations and programs, scientific and 
education organizations, curriculum developers, and media 
production companies. Includes name and organization indexes. 

The International Education Quotations Encyclopaedia. Keith 
Allan Noble, comp. Buckingham (England);Pbiladelphia: Open 
University Press,  1 9 95 . 3 82p.  ISBN 0- 3 3 5 - 1 9 3 94- 3 .  
OCLC#3 120701 1 .  $50.00. 

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Contains nearly 2700 education related quotations from over 
1300 people. The quotations are listed alphabetically by author, 
or by source if there is no known author. With each quotation 
the common names of the author are given; additional or real 
names appear in parentheses. 

Kennard, Toni Hodge. The Handbook of Historically Black 
Colleges & Universities: Comprehensive Profiles and Photos 
of Black Colleges and Universities. 2nd ed.  1 995-97.  
Wilmington, DE:  Jireh & Associates, 1 995 . 107p. ISBN 0-
9632669- 1 -8 .  OCLC#328 19539. $26.95. 

Profiles 1 17 historically Black colleges and universities 
based on the College Board annual survey of the College Data 
Base. Profiles include graduation information, special interest 
information and notable alumni. Contains a short glossary, an 
alphabetical listing of the schools, and a listing of the schools 
by religious affiliation. 

The Literacy Dictionary: The Vocabulary of Reading and 
Writing. Theodore L. Harris, Richard E. Hodges, editors. Newark, 
Del: International Reading Association, 1995. 3 1 8p. 
ISBN 0-87207- 13 8-3. OCLC#32666702. 

A resource to help educational practitioners, researchers, 
and others to understand terms used in contemporary and 
historical writings about literacy. The dictionary is directed 
toward a defined professional audience such as those involved 
in graduate study, research, college teaching, or advanced 
independent study. Includes the Wordex, an index to more than 
650 important terms that are not main entries, and editorial and 
invited essays. 

Matthay, Eileen R. Counseling for College: A Professional's 
Guide to Motivating, Advising, and Preparing Students for 
Higher Education . Revised, 2nd ed. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's 
1995. 446p. ISBN 1 -56079-534-4. OCLC#32347747. $29.95. 

Offers a detailed curriculum for advising about college 
selection and admissions processes, and specific strategies for 
working with special populations. Divided into seven sections 
including the college selection process, the college admission 
process, professional development, and a college advising model 
plan. Chapters list additional readings and resources. Appendixes 
contain sample criteri a for college sele ction, teacher 
recommendation form, selected contests and competitions, and 
statement on recruitment and admission of student athletes. 

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee for the Study of 
Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States. Research­
Doctorate Programs in the United States: Continuity and 
Change. Marvin L. Goldberger et al., eds. ;  Committee for the 
Study of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States; 
sponsored by the Conference Board of Associated Research 
Councils; and conducted by Studies and Surveys Unit, Office of 
Scientific and Engineering Personnel, National Research 
Council. Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1995. 
740p. ISBN 0-309-05094-4. OCLC#32893466. $64.00. 

This publication updates the 1 982 assessment. Covers 41 
fields of study, excluding education, for potential graduate 

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students, administrators, institutional planners, and policymakers. 
Provides numerous tabulations and graphs regarding ratings on 
program quality. Extensive appendixes rank research doctorate 
programs by institution. Contains an executive summary, the history 
and context of the 1993 study, the study and selected findings. 

Nowicki, Joseph and Kerry F. Meehan. The Collaborative Social 
Studies Classroom: A Resource for Teachers, Grades 7-12 .  

Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1996. 286p. ISBN 0-205- 17391 -8. 
OCLC#323 12343. $26.95. 

Written by two teachers, this resource contains over one 

hundred activities based on particular strategies for a wide variety 
of topics. Chapters focus on the strategies of the interview, the 
demonstration, the trial , and the theory building, with 
accompanying lesson descriptions to include the skills and 
concepts, grade level, and timetable. Appendix provides some 
planning and student evaluation forms. 

On the Brink: Report on the Use and Management of Information 
Technology atAASCU Institutions . Washington, D.C.: American 

Association of State Colleges and Universities, 1 995. 24p. 
OCLC#33030427. $7.50. Companion volume: 1994 Directory 
of Information Technology Profiles at Member Institutions . 
Washington, D.C. : American Association of State Colleges and 
Universities, 1 995. 

Reports on the survey response by 230 institutions, about 
two-thirds of the AASCU membership. The findings, with 
accompanying tables, are described in the first part of the report, 
On the Brink. The companion volume provides examples by 
subject area of technology efforts at these institutions. 

Peterson, Kenneth D. Teacher Evaluation: A Comprehensive 
Guide to New Directions and Practices. Thousand Oaks, CA: 
Corwin Press,  1 995 . 3 04p. ISBN 0-33 5 - 1 0 3 94-3 . 
OCLC#3231426. $ 18.00. 

The topic is organized into five parts which cover the principles 
and problems of teacher evaluation, the data sources, the tools for 
evaluation improvement, the evaluation of other educators, and 
school district responsibilities and activities. Chapters contain 
references to books and journal articles, which may be lengthy 
discussions of the selected literature. A summary list of these 
references is provided, as well as a list of legal cases cited. 

Spafford, Carol S. Dyslexia: Research and Resource Guide. 
Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1996. 340p. ISBN 0-205-1 5907-9. 
OCLC#32272290. $34.00. 

An overview of dyslexia intended for professionals 
including diagnosticians, researchers, teachers, college students, 
and others interested in the problem. Ten chapters cover issues 
such as placement, definition, and controversial theories. Chapter 
1 0  has resource listings for private agencies, specific 
organizations, professional associations, and journals. Includes 
a glossary and index. 

State Comparisons of Education Statistics: 1969-70 to 1993-
94. Thomas D. Snyder, Charlene M. Hoffman. Washington, D.C.: 

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U.S. Dept of Education, Office of Educational Research and 
Improvement, National Center for Education Statistics; For Sale 
by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Office, 1995. 232p. ISBN 
0- 16048- 128-7.0CLC#33069903. $ 1 6.00. 

A report designed to meet the needs of state and local 
education officials and analysts. Information on elementary and 
secondary schools and institutions of higher education aggregated 
at a state level. Statistical data ranges from enrollments and 
enrollment ratios to teacher salaries and institutional finances. 
New material for this report includes expenditures per student 

in elementary and secondary schools, size of public school 
districts, and average public college tuition compared to per 
capita income. 

Sylwester, Robert. A Celebration of Neurons: an Educator's 
Guide to the Human Brain. Alexandria, Va. :  Association of 
Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1995. 167p. ISBN 
0-87120-243-3. OCLC#324321 09. 

A nontechnical book with a functional introduction to 
cognitive sciences. The focus is on understanding the brain and 
its processes. Chapters include appropriate and effective 
educational applications of this knowledge. Text and chapter 
notes recommend additional nontechnical books and articles. 

The Teacher Educator's Handbook: Building a Knowledge Base 
for the Preparation of Teachers. Frank B .  Murray, ed. San 
Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1996. 757p. ISBN 0-7879-
0121-0. OCLC#32590037. $75.00. 

Scholarly articles address a range of issues, ideas, and 
research findings in the field of teacher education. Five sections 
include need for a knowledge base, subject matter knowledge, 
discipline of education, program structures and design, and 
teacher education faculty and their work. Within sections 
individual chapters intend to provide general guidance on various 
topics. Includes chapter references. 

Who Took the GED?: GED 1994 Statistical Report . Janet 
Baldwin, ed. Washington, D .C. : GED Testing Service, The 
Center for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials, American 
Council on Education, 1 995. 43p. $24.00. 

Presents tabulations of the numbers and percents of all 
persons who took and passed the GED tests in a calendar year 
within jurisdictions. Most tables summarize information for the 
U.S. and Territories, Canada, GED Testing Service, and Program 
Total. Data provided includes number tested, number completing 
tests, people tested and credentials issued by age groups, special 
test editions and testing accommodations, and trends in 
participation. Changes to the 1 994 statistical report include the 
addition of a new indicator: the number of persons completing 
the entire GED Battery of all five tests. 

Gladys I. Dratch is Collection Development Librarian and 
Deborah S. Garson is H ead of Reference Services at 
Monroe C. G utman Library, Harvard University, Graduate 
School of Education.  

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