An induction program set up by the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University (England) in 1977 for new members of the technology faculty is described and evaluated. Two principles were followed in the program: (1) documentation should be carefully selected so as not to overload the participants; and activity-based experiences are…

A personal account of an English instructor's experiences with poetry therapy--the use of poetry to help people get in touch with, and begin dealing with, their problems and feelings--is provided in this paper. Among the topics dealt with are the following: the scope of poetry therapy, the instructor's early dissatisfactions with traditional…

IN 1966-67, LIBRARY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMS OF SIX UNITS OR MORE WERE OFFERED AT 17 CALIFORNIA JUNIOR COLLEGES. AT 15 COLLEGES INSTRUCTION IN LIBRARY USAGE WAS OFFERED WITHOUT A VOCATIONAL EMPHASIS. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND CURRICULUM PATTERNS WERE REPRODUCED FROM THE CATALOGS OF ALL COLLEGES OFFERING LIBRARY PROGRAMS. CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION…

This document is a course outline for an 18 week course in literature of and about Mexico designed to give community college students the experience of studying a variety of literary forms, such as the epic, the lyric, the short story and the novel, in a foreign and exotic setting such as Mexico. Further, the course is intended to help the student…

Describes a six-week, six-credit, field-based physical and historical geology course offered by Lehigh University (Pennsylvania) in conjunction with its standard summer field studies program. Stresses the advantages of integrating physical and historical geology concepts in a field setting. (TW)

Presents the syllabus for a course which surveys aspects of American economic growth from the end of the 18th century to the early 20th century through the perspectives offered by the discipline of the history of technology. Describes format, readings, evaluation, materials, course organization, and a field trip. (CW)

A seminar was developed to increase students' learning opportunities in respiratory disease and to identify common problem areas in hospital medical care. It provided practice in clinical diagnosis and patient management by promoting dialog, faculty feedback, and self-evaluation. Specific case studies are used for discussion. (MSE)

An introductory course required of all new doctoral students in higher education at the University of Pittsburgh is a two-term, multiple-credit course that involves 50 students and 25 faculty annually. The seminar's purposes, instruction, and organization are described and related to substantive issues of program curriculum. (Author/MSE)

Discusses a program outline for French language instruction covering the first four years of study and five levels. The GLAFLL program (Graded Levels of Achievement in Foreign Language Learning), under study at the Education Center of Edinburgh, is based on the communicative competence approach and stresses student participation. (MES)

Describes a year-long collaboration to teach legal research and writing alongside civil procedure. In fall, civil procedure topics were used for writing assignments, in combination with simulation and demonstration exercises based on that case. In spring, students wrote briefs on motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment in a second case…

Stresses that not enough attention has been given to the need to teach computer skills to school administrators. Lists five basic competencies for a computer literate school administrator. Suggests 12 topics to be taught in the administrator course. (MVL)

Argues that a capstone course in college-level sociology should focus on synthesizing information gained from a sequentially integrated curriculum. Discusses the course organization and content of the sociology capstone course at the U.S. Military Academy. Describes a six-chapter student project that comprises the major course assignment. (CFR)

Provides general design suggestions for developing a Web-based online course for distance education in higher education. Highlights include faculty training and preparation; course structure; course outline for students; weekly modules; fostering a community of learners; required papers; and testing. (LRW)

Offering a course across an international border, where students and faculty physically travel to both countries throughout the term, raises a host of pedagogical, cartographic, logistic, and cultural challenges. At the same time, two initial classes find the experience rewarding and evaluate the course positively. This paper reviews the offering…

Developed and put together by the Department of Humanities at Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg, Oregon, this booklet is intended to clarify (for students, faculty, staff, advisers, and community) the specific function and scope of the writing courses offered in the department. The booklet offers an overview of the department's general…