Describes an environmental studies course for first year high school students and the rationale behind the course development. (BR)

A survey was conducted in the fall of 1983 to investigate the provision of programs for faculty in microcomputer use at 30 southern and southeastern universities whose libraries were members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries. Each participating university was sent a description of a 10-week set of seminars on personal computing…

This article argues that language study for teacher education should be planned, and presents an outline of a possible M. A. level course in applied linguistics for mother tongue teaching. (Editor)

The six experiments presented in these two manuals were designed for use in any introductory or advanced undergraduate psychology course either partially or totally concerned with human cognition. One manual serves as the teacher's accompaniment to the actual experiments detailed in the student's manual. A list of textbooks which might be…

This paper describes a modular program at a community college for instructing non-science majors in college algebra. The two-course sequence is comprised of four modules each and successful completion of a module is required before a student proceeds to the next. Placement, grading policies, and scheduling are all discussed. A formative evaluation…

The article describes the development of the first of a series of courses to update nurses' knowledge and skills. Discussed are: personnel survey, course development, objectives, speakers, instructional methods (multimedia approach), class scheduling and publicity, student evaluation, approval for continuing education units, and positive response…

Adult education courses were established in South Yorkshire County (Great Britain) as part of a plan to encourage public participation in the community's social affairs. The organization and planning of the courses, as well as an assessment of their impact, are discussed. (EC)

Examines one aspect of curriculum design and development, the course "concentration", in a college of arts and sciences, and demonstrates that new forms can be created from existing resources. (Author/RK)

Describes a two-semester writing program that prepares English majors for professional writing careers in business or industry. (AEA)

This manual, an outgrowth of a pilot project (at De Anza College in California) which provided college education for nursing assistants to replace on-the-job training, presents: (1) a description of the pilot project (philosophy and purpose, history and background, value, problem areas, and recommendations), (2) process for implementing a nursing…

Discusses the North Central Association's development of a program for school improvement through global education. Its intent is school improvement, including students, teachers and parents, through focused inservice training and increased awareness among participants of the global perspective essential to understanding today's world. (Author/RK)

Senior seminars established at St. Mary's College (Maryland) as capstone courses for majors are intended to offer an interdisciplinary perspective and enable students to demonstrate mastery of skills. Assignments typically include writing a major paper, conducting a research project, or leading a class discussion. (MSE)