Reports on the development of a mathematics course in fractals and dynamic processes for volunteer students in the second phase of secondary education in the Netherlands. Presents findings on the correct way for teachers to coach students in investigations. (Author/MM)

Catoctin High School offers a program in masonry that prepares students for the industry while not limiting their knowledge to that field exclusively. It is a three-year program taking two hours in the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, plus a survey course in the ninth grade. (BP)

THIS CATALOG PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT TELECOURSES NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TELEVISION (NCSCT). THE CATALOG ORGANIZES AVAILABLE TELECOURSES BY GRADE LEVEL, AND HAS A SUBJECT INDEX FOR CROSS REFERENCE. COPIES OF THE CATALOG ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE FROM NCSCT, BOX A, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, 47401. (MS)

Created to assist teachers and administrators in updating drama programs and to provide a foundation for establishing new educational theatre programs, this guide provides practical procedures for developing language and communication abilities, social awareness, and problem solving skills through the theatre arts. The introductory sections of the…

A description of the sophomore level speech communication fundamentals course offered at Wauwatosa East High School in Wisconsin is presented in this paper. Following a statement of a philosophy of teaching communication theory, the major portion of the paper contains descriptions of the five units of the course: (1) communication concepts and…

This monograph offers a realistic discussion of the minicourse movement, as well as practical step-by-step guidance for teachers in the planning and implementation of minicourse curricula. Two minicourse models are presented (America's Maritime Heritage and Sports Literature), which include complete teacher resource lists and detailed instructions…

Teachers at Briarwood High School, East Point, Georgia, are now using a computer as an aid in teaching vocational typewriting on an individualized basis. The computer displays individual students' standings and constructs individual tests. Students work at their own pace and the teacher provides help and guidance as required. (MF)

Describes an experimental course in "Literature through Science" designed to improve students' expository writing skills while teaching them about science. (DD)

A course labeled Liberal Arts Mathematics is described. It includes: historical perspective, logic and proof, the structure of number systems, mathematics in art and nature, data analysis with probability and statistics, and computing. A list of references for each topic is included. (MNS)

Describes an art project that involved blind secondary students in producing a large piece of sculpture for the terrace of their school. (RM)

Provides a model for developing a course in student leadership at the secondary level. Includes a sample outline for a Basic Leadership Course and a sample outline for an Advanced Leadership Course. (MD)

Includes a description of an American studies course for grade eleven and a world history/English program for grade nine. (DD)

Advocates the teaching of media studies within the context of the social studies classroom and presents suggestions for implementing a course which integrates these two areas. (KS)

Describes an innovative industrial arts program based on conceptualizing the functions of industry. (GR)