College honors courses provide an opportunity to tackle controversial topics in an atmosphere that encourages active learning, critical thinking, and open discussion. This venue is particularly appropriate for examining the debate about teaching intelligent design (ID) in public school science classes. A one-credit honors enrichment seminar taught…

This two-part series describes the structure of the stoichiometry course at North Carolina State University. The course had a variety of learning objectives, and several nontraditional pedagogies were used in the course delivery. The first paper outlined the course structure and policies, the preparation given to the teaching assistants who played…

Theorists have usurped English composition. They have banished great literature as the residual oppression of dead white males. They control groups like the NCTE and MLA, which announce that exercises in grammar and the mechanics of writing are "deleterious" for students tantamount to "malpractice." Nan Miller reminds those…

In this article, the author describes how UNC Chapel Hill addresses the underlying conflicts between faith and reason in the wake of violence. In an effort to seek ways to improve the potential for respectful exchange of ideas on campus, the author, who works with faculty council, leaders, and colleagues, proposes a multifaceted strategy for…

This document outlines the content standards for mathematics in the state of North Carolina. It is organized into four sets of grade levels: K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and high school courses. This guide establishes competency goals and objectives for the teaching and learning of mathematics in North Carolina. Outlines of the state position on such topics as…

Activities for gifted math students at North Carolina's Governor's School East are described, including college-level coursework in linear algebra, group theory, probability, and computer programing; guest speakers; small group work; competitive events; committee work; and completion of a challenge course at a nearby camp. (JDD)

The justice studies program at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is designed to produce a new breed of justice practitioners whose understanding of justice and its administration is broadened to include the political, social, economic, and cultural conditions within which issues of crime and punishment are pursued and addressed. While it…

Discusses the changes made by the North Carolina General Assembly in the state school system with the Basic Education Plan (BEP). The plan focuses on curriculum, class size, spiral curriculum, and competency examinations. Reports that the BEP views the arts as basic to education. (GG)

Describes steps taken to standardize seven sections of a beginning newswriting course and includes the basic grading scale used, with explanations. (CRH)

A study was conducted among deans of instruction in North Carolina community colleges and technical institutes and faculty members and students at Gaston College to determine the need for a study-technique course. Three questionnaires were constructed and distributed to the three groups. The questionnaires elicited information as to the need for…

One reason for a lack of religious literacy among undergraduates and members of society at large is the virtual absence of religion in high school textbooks. Thirty high school textbooks approved for use in North Carolina in the fields of United States and world history, economics, home economics, and biology were reviewed. The review revealed the…

This curriculum guide presents a course description for teaching North Carolina state history and heritage to eighth grade students. A general topical outline, a list of resource materials, and 10 learning objectives are provided. Specific course topics, suggested class activities, and references to designated pages within the selected resource…

Developed by the North Carolina Curriculum Study Taskforce to meet every student's need to be technologically literate, this technology education course guide outlines a media communications systems course for grades 11-12. After a brief explanation outlining the use of the curriculum guide in an instructional system involving the teacher,…

This guide is intended for curriculum planning for social studies in North Carolina. Questions to guide each area of curriculum planning and assessment are included. Sample rubrics for evaluation, sample activities, and numerous suggestions for curriculum planning are contained in this document. Sections of this paper include: (1)…