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Scope and Contents This diary opens with thoughts on Nambe and how the children are asking less foolish questions. There are also sections specifically discussing "community-school relations," Mr. Angel's landlord and entrepreneurial projects. This teacher places a strong emphasis on speaking and writing, including translation projects. This teacher believes that Spanish is a "functional language" and that use of English is limited in the community. Boy Scouts and the Forest Service are mentioned in this diary....

Scope and Contents This short diary discusses crafts, art, and activities, in addition to specific information on the course, "Conservation of the Land and Water of the Southwest," and units on "Our National Resources" and international trade. A self evaluation is included. The diary closes with a discussion of children and how they have developed.

Scope and Contents This diary contains much information, largely indexed to be "school," "community," or "personal". There are excellent notes on interactions with students, projects, field trips, and public relations activities with community members. Also discussed are curriculum planning, student capabilities, and pan-American ideologies.

Scope and Contents This diary contains material on teaching units, including conservation and the "process of making paper from trees," "making books," "the watershed," . There are extensive notes on individual children and discussion of the opportunities for "individual growth," as well as organization of children into groups. There are also interesting notes on spoken English and difficulties learning certain sounds. Some writing assignments are included with this diary.

Scope and Contents This diary opens with an explanation of the reading groups (A, B, C) and their skill level. There is also some discussion of a pan-American unit to be implemented at a later date. The teacher is engaged in providing creative outlets for the students -- games, woodwork, projects, books, etc. -- and lists ways of making the classroom and teaching material more interesting for the students.