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Peer reviewedKinghorn, Jon Rye; Benham, Barbara J. – Clearing House, 1973
Author presents the idea of short elective courses in different fields, related by a common theme, to replace semester-long team teaching.'' (SP)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Interdisciplinary Approach, Minicourses, Secondary School Curriculum
Peer reviewedDemetrulias, Diane Mayer – Clearing House, 1982
Proposes student-taught minicourses as a way of fostering self-directed learners while meeting the demands of an extensive and varied curriculum. Outlines a procedure for establishing such courses. (FL)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Learning Activities, Minicourses, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDiamond, Stanley C. – Clearing House, 1977
The mini-course offers unusual opportunities for teachers and schools that wish to experiment with new forms. Certain very significant characteristics have to be present in order for the mini-course to be productive and eight important ingredients are listed here. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Educational Experiments, Minicourses
Peer reviewedYoungren, Robert – Clearing House, 1972
Describes variety of one-day courses taught by high school faculty, students, and administration, resulting in high interest and enthusiasm on all sides. (SP)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Minicourses, Noncredit Courses, Secondary School Curriculum
Peer reviewedGuenther, John; Ridgway, Robert – Clearing House, 1973
Authors report on a recently completed study which measured the responses of students and teachers to mini-courses in the social studies. (Editor/CB)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Minicourses, Social Studies
Peer reviewedBoykin, Arsene – Clearing House, 1981
In two Chicago high schools, students taking the traditional 40-week course in United States history were compared to students taking 4 10-week minicourses. No significant differences were found in learning or student attitudes. (SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conventional Instruction, Course Evaluation, Elective Courses
Peer reviewedSteirer, Michael D. – Clearing House, 1973
Twenty four mini-elective courses utilizing mass media were organized to motivate students in English classes at Shuler Junior High School, Cleveland, Ohio. (DS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elective Courses, English Curriculum, English Instruction
Peer reviewedGudaitis, Donald J. – Clearing House, 1972
Describes the mini course program in operation at Westfield, New Jersey, High School. (MB)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Grades (Scholastic), Minicourses, Social Studies
