Mind mapping, which challenges the right side of the brain, is recommended as a technique for designing classroom work and stimulating more effective and efficient comprehension. (MSE)

A study of the effectiveness of course objectives and pre- and postquestions in increasing social work student recall found that both instructional objectives and postinstruction questions were powerful teaching aids. (MSE)

Suggestions for implementing learning activity centers for basic business. (HD)

Encourages professors to become aware of and improve teaching skills through developing staff communication, writing effective learning objectives, constructing better tests and measures, and recognizing states of student intellectual development. (JD)

It is proposed that a course on the Freedom of Information Act of 1966 is shaped largely by one question: how does the rhetoric behind the law match the reality of its operation? Issues such a course can address are identified, and possible course formats and teaching materials are discussed. (MSE)

Classroom techniques associated with conflict management and the six stages in the Managing Interpersonal Conflict (MIC) technique that can be used in basic interpersonal communication courses are outlined in this paper. Before presenting information on the MIC technique, the paper discusses the use of Jay Hall's Conflict Management Survey (which…

The management of competency-based vocational education curriculum in the classroom is first described by following one student's progress through the system. Then helpful hints on monitoring, planning, and organizational procedures are suggested for good management. (BM)

A course teaching the skills used by business lawyers uses role-playing and discussion to give students exposure to essential functions including interviewing, report-writing, procedures, planning, and coping with the individuals involved. (MSE)

Classroom teaching techniques are offered which will help the office education teacher become a more efficient manager of clerical tasks in orderto free more time and energy for "real" teaching. Planning and organization of students' learning activities are the keys. (Author/AJ)

Designed for personnel assigned as instructors in Marine Corps formal schools, the 4-week course described is characterized by a closely knit peer and faculty operation which leaves little chance for the student to falter. (Editor/HD)

Designed chiefly for the growing number of technical and business writing teachers in two year colleges, this collection of articles helps teachers understand technology and business students so that they can teach courses that satisfy the writing needs of those students. Written by practicing teachers or writers, the articles offer viewpoints on…

A group of papers concerning English language syllabus design for general education curricula developed for a symposium on that topic includes an introduction on the definition and function of syllabuses by Christopher Brumfit, and a paper providing a review and discussion of terminology, background to the discussion, and current views on the…

This anthology contains 21 articles on teaching methods and assignments in technical writing. The anthology is divided into three major sections. The first section, "Courses," presents plans for alternative approaches to the teaching of technical writing. The second section, "Components," offers a variety of activities for major segments within a…

The design, materials, and content of a college-level course in the civilization of Quebec Province are described. The course covers aspects of the culture, including politics, and emphasizes oral skills for the discussion of issues. (MSE)

Some aspects of planning second language programs along communicative lines are examined, and a framework for planning communicative classroom activities is described. The problem of determining whether to start planning with methodology and materials or overall curriculum design is discussed at length. A practical solution, a teacher's handbook…