This articles relates the experience in indtroducing a new approach to high school psychology in heterogeneously grouped classes of juniors and seniors at Doherty Memorial High School, Worcester, Massachusetts. (Author)

Discusses aims and objectives of the "Modular Courses in Technology" project. Project aims include developing intellectual ability in a technological context and practical technological skills. Modules, module format, different approaches in forming examination syllabi, and other areas are considered. (JN)

A study was conducted based on an analysis of computer study courses leading to CSE and 0-level examinations. Several findings are discussed and questions about future developments are raised. Syllabus content (including history, hardware, basic computer science, programming, applications, and implications), format, and examinations are among the…

Evaluates two workshops for the teaching of writing offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities for secondary school composition instructors. Concludes that the participating teachers had changed their behavior dramatically and were teaching more expository writing and were teaching it more in line with the writing and editing…

Suggests that a course in cultural science be adopted throughout high schools, where the majority of citizens finished their education. Discusses rationale for such a cultural or multidisciplinary course, teacher training, current practices, and changing from specialized science to a cultural approach. (SK)

Described is a high school biology course that focuses on animal behavior in laboratory and field. A list of the topics covered in the course is provided. (SA)

A continuing education program was developed to broaden the background of high school chemistry teachers. The program consisted of minicourses (focusing on a single topic) and short courses. (SK)

Describes a high-school theater-arts course which adapts a traditional children's story for presentation at local elementary schools. Participation is based on interest and commitment and results in an awareness of the rights and needs of others, development of diverse approaches to problem-solving, and reinforcement of personal responsibility.…

Describes the development of a course for pupils of low educational achievement aged 14-16 years, in an urban comprehensive school in the United Kingdom. (HM)

Describes a senior elective course in Western Civilization which focused on an original play written by the teacher and produced by the students. (DD)

Describes the Solutions model used at Shelley High School in Idaho which gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience while tackling community problems. This approach is built on the three fundamentals of an integrated curriculum, a problem-solving focus, and service-based learning. Sample problems include increasing certain trout…

This article discusses global aspects of public and environmental health, their relation to traditional "environmental studies," current trends in global health education, and some alternative responses for health educators. A brief description is given of two courses taught at Portland State University. (IAH)

Describes the author's teaching of satire as it evolved from a small part of a literature course to a semester-length course, valuing written and oral literature. Explains how technique has become central, and analysis has become a meaningful preliminary to students writing their own satires. (SR)

This article argues that Biology syllabi give insufficient attention to the role humans play in the ecological processes and interactions with their environment. Discussed are ecological studies in urban and managed habitats, using a multidisciplinary approach, and including a global perspective. (CW)