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Hall, Perry A. – Journal of Negro Education, 1984
Presents a framework for developing principles to clarify the intellectual problems and materials that constitute the core concerns of Black Studies. Defines two key concepts: "systematicity" (transformation and historical periodism) and "thematicity" (duality and pre-generic quest-myth of freedom and literacy. (Author/KH)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Course Content, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
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Dollinger, Stephen J. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1989
Describes variation on role plays used in counselor education classes that teach lessons about the counseling process. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Course Content, Perspective Taking, Role Playing
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Wall, Nancy – Economics, 1986
Discusses the content of the 'A' level (first year of college) economics course. Concludes that instructors must resist teaching more theory than students can absorb. Contends that greater depth on certain topics may be necessary, requiring other content to be shifted to later courses in the economics degree. (JDH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Economics Education, Foreign Countries
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Colon, Alan K. – Journal of Negro Education, 1984
Examines the historical continuity, definition, institutionalization and legitimacy, and expansions of Black Studies as a discipline. Draws data from interviews conducted during 1978-79 with directors of Black Studies programs at 10 major universities. (KH)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Course Content, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
Kendall, John S.; Rode, Lisa; Snyder, Chris – Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning, 2004
This publication provides a list of history standards and benchmarks embodying content that is highly valued nationally and in the Central Region states (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming). It is intended to assist curriculum directors, social studies coordinators, and others who seek to identify…
Descriptors: State Standards, History Instruction, Benchmarking, Quality Control
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du Feu, Chris – Teaching Statistics, 1996
This article evaluates the pros and cons of allowing a student to use a computer for assessed statistics coursework. Four frequently raised objections to using computers are stated and then followed by an examination of both the learning issues and the assessment issues. (AIM)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Course Content, Secondary Education
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Kosberg, Jordan I.; Mangum, Wiley P. – Educational Gerontology, 1992
A gerontology course on moral and ethical issues in aging must choose between advocacy or scientific objectivity, relative orientation or absolute standards, theoretical intellectual versus applied/personal orientation, and age-specific or age-irrelevant viewpoint. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making, Ethics
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Hohenshil, Thomas H. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1993
Presents an overview of the issues, trends, and rationale for teaching the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition, Revised (DSM-III-R) in counselor education programs. Also presents foundation for other articles in this issue that deal with techniques for teaching counselors how to use the DSM-III-R effectively.…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Course Content, Diagnostic Tests, Graduate Study
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Kilpatrick, Retha H. – Journal of Education for Business, 1986
Discusses the construction of validation examinations used to certify that students claiming transfer credit for a required course possess the required level of competency. Covers test specifications, writing test items, pretesting items, and formatting considerations. (CH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
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Boggs, Joseph F.; Chatfield, James – Journal of Extension, 1995
The point-counterpoint technique adapted from "60 Minutes" is a way to examine multifaceted issues in depth. It demonstrates that there is often more than one correct answer, encourages creative problem solving, and establishes a highly interactive learning environment. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Debate
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Seeds, Michael A. – Mercury, 1996
Describes the evolution of an introductory astronomy course from fact driven to concept driven. Presents a rationale for a course designed to engage students in considering answers to the questions "what are we?" and "how do we know what we know?" (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Course Content
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Heimlich, Joe E.; Braus, Judy; Olivolo, Betty; McKeown-Ice, Rosalyn; Barringer-Smith, Liz – Journal of Environmental Education, 2004
A national study of colleges and universities offering teacher-preparation programs was undertaken to ascertain how environmental education (EE) might be better incorporated into their curricula. Six questions guided the descriptive, explorative mail survery relating to satisfaction and fit into EE with current program offerings, what…
Descriptors: Course Content, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teachers, Environmental Education
Ekachai, Daradirek – 1994
Public relations practice in Thailand has developed from a primarily persuasive, one-way communication in the 1930s toward a two-way communication in the 1990s, with practitioners making increased use of management and research skills. Public relations education in Thailand began in 1965 at Chulalongkorn University. Currently, public relations…
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
Moore, Robert A. – Creation/Evolution, 1983
A direct and definitive response to the creationist Noah's ark arguments is presented in this publication. Although the Bible is used as a constant reference point, the author does not engage in biblical criticism. The critique is rather directed at the leading creationist books and experimental studies that seek to scientifically prove that the…
Descriptors: Animals, Biblical Literature, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism
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Wright, Robert; Stanbrook, Peter – Economics, 1986
This article summarizes some of the testing changes which have taken place in the 'A' level economics course and briefly discusses the current role of the essay paper. States that the essay exam has been particularly effective in measuring higher order thinking skills and discriminating between more and less able students. (JDH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Economics Education, Essay Tests
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