This document represents an extensively revised and updated United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Directory for Environmental Training Worldwide. It presents a listing of environmental education and training (EE&T) opportunities around the world as well as information on financial assistance for environmental studies abroad. This version…

Article provides brief description of two microbiology courses at the college level which have multiple characteristics. Course I provides instruction based on papers in biology and in a special subject. Course II is devoted entirely to the special subject. (PS)

Describes a pass-fail class of about 400 college freshmen in which each student chose a text to use for the course from a selection of three appropriate textbooks. (PR)

The author advocates chemistry courses, for nonscience majors, based on intellectually stimulating questions such as whether the evolution of life from nonliving precursors is a natural phenomenon. (CP)

Describes a college physics course for the nonscientist offered at Pennsylvania State University, consisting of four components: (1) development of physics, (2) scientists as people, (3) science and society, and (4) personalizing physics teaching through informal meetings. Teachers and students discuss the social and moral issues surrounding the…

Offers information about the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which provides educational programs in over 800 schools throughout the world. Describes four mathematics subjects offered in this program and the assessment of mathematics in the International Baccalaureate. (Author/ASK)

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

Educational programs and courses in Austria, Federal Republic of Germany, Malta, Norway, and the Philippines are described. (DE)

The paper describes the North Providence (Rhode Island) High School Honors Curriculum, which provides academically gifted juniors and seniors with indepth training in specific academic areas. Specific selection procedures and eligibility criteria are set forth, along with appeals procedures for students. Course descriptions, specific eligibility…

The paper discusses preservice training for educators in the area of child abuse. The relationship between disability and abuse is examined, as is the placement of abused children in special education programs. Analysis of 13 students' questionnaire responses indicated that as a result of a child abuse course, 92% had shared information from the…

A course at the University of Minnesota entitled "Perspectives on Computers and Society" explores the social significance of computers. Topics covered include public perceptions of computers, biological and artificial information processing, the economics and technology of hardware, computer networks and software, data banks and the…

A multidisciplinary undergraduate course in correctional psychology is described, noteworthy features of which include field work experiences in criminal justice agencies, discussions with criminal justice personnel from a variety of disciplines and professions, and in-class role-playing exercises, as well as more traditional coursework. (Author)