Seductive details are highly interesting information tangential to course objectives. The inclusion of seductive details generally harms performance on recall tests, but few studies have used multimedia training or investigated effects on performance on recognition tests or transfer tasks. We conducted two studies using computer-based training,…

Discusses a survey of ways to improve continuing education courses in accounting. Concludes that the course should be directed to small businesses, should teach basic accounting, and should emphasize examples and case studies. (JOW)

In this essay, the authors argue that linked-course learning communities serve students at nonresidential metropolitan public universities by increasing their academic achievement, reducing their attrition, and engaging them in the project of public education. They use a winter 2004 research project to argue that linked courses create supportive…

A description is provided of "Emergency Nursing," an undergraduate nursing course designed to provide a concentrated learning experience in emergency care. The description first provides information on the curriculum placement of the course, allotment of class time, and the targeted student population, followed by a glossary of relevant…

Response Article Nr.2 on a special topic: "The Means-Ends Problem of Education in the Humanities. See AA 502 148 and AA 502 149 for the main article and the first response article, respectively.

Presents a conceptual framework for planning and conducting the first session of an adult education program. Indicates that the purpose, expectations, roles, and content of the course should be presented to the students at the beginning. (JOW)

Lists the objectives and instructional procedures of a required business communication course. (RL)

Provided are 23 course syllabi representing a broad range of courses taught in the fields of history of technology and technological studies. The collection falls into two major categories. The first section outlines courses dealing primarily with the history of technology, including courses dealing with the history of technology in a Western or…

A description is presented of "Intrapartum Perinatology," an undergraduate nursing course which focuses on the various functions and responsibilities of nurses during the labor and birth processes. First, a course description is provided which includes the criteria for students taking the course and assignments of time for lecture and…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia course, entitled "An Introduction to Commercial Security," which is intended to provide an introduction and analysis of the security administration function. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose for the course notes the rapid growth of the security…

The purpose of Moraine Valley's newspaper course is to provide an instructional delivery system for a large audience of nonstudents in the district, utilizing a familiar education resource (newspaper). (Author)

"The Community Junior College" is a graduate education course designed to give an understanding of the junior college program and to provide insights into some of its problems. The junior college's role and position in the total educational system is emphasized. Six units cover historical development, foundations, structure, program, personnel,…

Describes the need for and some initial efforts in the teaching of death to young people K-12. (MF)

Ten selected topics used in the team teaching of United States history in a senior high school are described. (DB)

"Ancient Egypt," an upper-division, non-required history course covering Egypt from pre-dynastic time through the Roman domination is described. General descriptive information is presented first, including the method of grading, expectation of student success rate, long-range course objectives, procedures for revising the course, major…