One of a series of resources for teaching sociology at the postsecondary level, this volume discusses the background, problems, and course format for an introductory course on war as a social problem. Material is divided into seven sections. Section 1 provides an introduction to the course. Section 2 contains the instructor's personal background…

A classification system developed and used by the author indicates one logical way to approach the development of curriculum and materials for communication electronics. It is open-ended, so that new developments can be classified and added at the appropriate place of importance with respect to the total body of knowledge. (Author)

The training manual is designed to prepare Naval personnel for advancement in the Legalman rating and for providing quality legal service to Navy personnel. Chapter 1 discusses the specific requirements of the rating, the responsibilities of the petty officer, the Navy advancement system, and the assignment possibilities for Legalmen. Chapters…

This curriculum guide presents the outlines for course content in mathematics in grades K-3. For each grade level general overviews are given of the goals and objectives of the course. A detailed explanation of the content outline includes suggestions as to method of presentation. The mathematical concepts are explained using a technically correct…

This curriculum guide presents the outlines for course content in mathematics in grades 4-6. For each grade level general overviews are given of the goals and objectives of the course. A detailed explanation of the content outline includes suggestions as to method of presentation. The mathematical concepts are explained using a technically correct…

A method of analyzing the content of biology/curricula, courses, and texts on the basis of the relative emphasis on different levels of biological organization, is discussed. It is suggested that this method may have led to unwarranted contrasts between traditional and modern curricula. A simple modification is proposed. (Author/BB)

This article surveys the teaching of evaluation in education by discussing the roles that evaluation has played in education; important evaluator competencies, and topics and materials currently used in educational evaluation courses. A sample outline for a typical one-semester core course in educational evaluation is given. (LMO)

Learning objects are digital content that can be used and reused for teaching and learning. They are modular, flexible, portable, transferable (interoperable) and accessible. Learning objects may be used to teach a particular skill or concept, or to provide stimulating thinking and learning experiences for the teacher or student. A learning…

This survey gathered information from around the state on New Jersey Studies offerings: grade levels at which New Jersey Studies are emphasized, major topics or units, methods of instruction, and materials used. (SJL)

It is proposed that in an effort to promote awareness, positive self-concept, and healthy attitudes, and to reduce stereotyping, sexual identity issues should be incorporated into English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teaching. Open discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual issues may help to reduce the isolation of lesbians and gays,…

Although many authors claim benefits of teaching portfolios for use in higher education settings, there are few empirical studies that investigate these benefits. This article deals with the question of whether teaching portfolios are used in higher education, and if so, which effects they bring about. Furthermore, the attitude of teachers towards…

The National Center for Educational Statistics reported that during the 1997-1998 academic year, 58% of all postsecondary institutions offered Web-based courses. Moreover, 82% reported plans to increase their Web-based offerings over the following 3 years. In response to the growing interest in providing online instruction, various online course…

The role of distance education is shifting. Traditionally distance education was limited in the number of people served because of production, reproduction, and distribution costs. Today, while it still costs the university time and money to produce a course, technology has made it such that reproduction costs are almost non-existent. This shift…

Have you developed mini-course programs, only to have them sputter and die or merge with the routine curriculum? The guarantee for success is a continuation of inservice and evaluation, says this author. (Editor)

Describes the construction of a unit in Canadian Literature for students at the high school level. (RB)