Tailoring classroom to learning styles experiment in Syracuse
In Syracuse at Roosevelt Junior High School 70 percent black 30 white seventh grade classes use open classroom ideas to respect diverse learning styles. Amy Beam teaches by guiding students with flexible seating clusters and a central command post while monitoring progress and mastery rather than numeric scores.
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Roosevelt Junior High School
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Syracuse University
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Winter blues prompt self analysis and social activity
An article outlines mild winter malaise described as the winter blues. Psychiatrists advise against withdrawal and urge outside activity light fires and cheerful meals. They suggest self inquiry to identify causes and emphasize that mood dips are common in January and February, not unique to this season.
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New York
Virginia Sadock
American Psychiatric Association
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Carter appoints Navy secretary Carter appoints Navy secretary
WASHINGTON UPI Graham Claytor Jr of Norfolk Virginia has been named secretary of the Navy by President Carter. Claytor a World War II lieutenant commander is chairman and CEO of the Southern Railway System and a Harvard Law School graduate who commanded a submarine chaser and two other ships during the war.
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Washington
UPI
W. Graham Claytor Jr
Norfolk
Carter. Claytor
Southern Railway System
Harvard Law School
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