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High School Mini-Activity Physical Education Programs Based on a Multi-Media Individualized Approach
Peer reviewedAnnarino, Anthony A. – Physical Educator, 1975
This article presents information on a mini-course high school instructional program in physical education that incorporates a multi-media individualized approach. (RC)
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Minicourses, Multimedia Instruction, Physical Education
Heintz, Ann Christine – Media and Methods, 1977
Describes the effect of a short course devoted to persuasion and suggests that the general structure of the short course is conducive to tailoring learning to the individual. (KS)
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Minicourses, Motivation Techniques, Secondary Education
Johnson, James R.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1976
Presents a conceptual scheme which is to relate minicourses and other forms of elective curricula to the entire language arts program at the secondary school level. (JY)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elective Courses, Language Arts, Minicourses
Peer reviewedEnglish Journal, 1975
Thirty-nine short courses in English are described by their originators. (JH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Elective Courses, English Curriculum
Peer reviewedGuenther, John; Ridgway, Robert – History Teacher, 1973
Curriculum innovation in Kansas high school social studies departments replaces the traditional history courses with mini-courses which provide more varied elective experiences for students. This approach to individualization is suggested as a viable organizational innovation with important future educational implications. (SM)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, History Instruction
Nystrand, Martin; Perry, Peter – Media and Methods, 1973
Reports on a mini-course in computer syntax in which students program an IBM 1401 computer to print out poetry. (RB)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Creativity, Language Instruction, Minicourses
Fontana, Charlotte J. – Speech Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Course Descriptions, Language Arts, Minicourses
Peer reviewedDemetrulias, Diane Mayer – Clearing House, 1982
Proposes student-taught minicourses as a way of fostering self-directed learners while meeting the demands of an extensive and varied curriculum. Outlines a procedure for establishing such courses. (FL)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Learning Activities, Minicourses, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDupuis, Mary M. – English Journal, 1974
Elective programs may not offer real choices either to students or teachers. (JH)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elective Courses, English Curriculum, Evaluation
Peer reviewedDiamond, Stanley C. – Clearing House, 1977
The mini-course offers unusual opportunities for teachers and schools that wish to experiment with new forms. Certain very significant characteristics have to be present in order for the mini-course to be productive and eight important ingredients are listed here. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Educational Experiments, Minicourses
Peer reviewedGuenther, John; Hansen, Patricia – Educational Leadership, 1977
Reports results of a survey that studied the use of social studies mini-courses in Kansas high schools. (JG)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Minicourses, Organizational Change, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWilson, Kara Gae – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Using an Oklahoma intermediate school program as an example, this article advises a laboratory approach to teaching computer literacy. Suggests nine-week minicourses linking computer and curriculum basics and wider student access to computers. (MLH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
Eckhardt, Ned – Media and Methods, 1973
Presents five guidelines for mini-courses in communications. (RB)
Descriptors: Books, Communication (Thought Transfer), Films, Guidelines
Peer reviewedGagala, Kenneth L.; Hetzner, Donald – Social Science Record, 1974
Part of a minicourse on industrial relations, this simulation involves the entire class in competitive bargaining for a government contract. (KM)
Descriptors: Business Education, Collective Bargaining, Economics Education, Labor Relations
Ayers, Lewis C. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1973
Briefly describes nine special courses added to a high school agriculture curriculum. (SB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Course Descriptions, Courses, Minicourses
