An experimental workshop conducted weekly within a successful freshman English enrichment program enabled students to meet distinguished business, professional, and governmental leaders. The object of the workshop, termed "The Role of Writing in the World of Work," was to help the students discern the practical consequences of being able to write…

This study describes a Unesco-sponsored experimental project in the United Nations Associated Schools designed to develop a new approach to education for international understanding. The class, school, and community provide the settings for activities based on the pupils' own behaviors and experiences. Experiments, demonstrations, critical…

The document discusses making Appalachian history, especially north Georgia, an integral part of American history in grade 11. Course objectives are to: (1) present current historical and cultural facts on Appalachia; (2) encourage students to explore and examine their cultural background; (3) understand the causative and sequential relationships…

An experimental approach to individualized instruction in German 1 and 2, based on the A-LM series revised edition, is described. The program neither prescribes behavioral objectives nor requires contracting for work to be performed for specific grades. Procedures followed in the preparation of instructional materials are reviewed. Results of the…

An introductory course in gerontology should be tied to the liberal arts core of higher education and not merely provide assembly lines of facts. Undergraduates should be helped to appreciate difficulties in designing and interpreting gerontological studies and to realize that they are not yet ready to undertake independent empirical…

A program of seminars designed to explore student perceptions of the emotional and psychological aspects of physician-patient interactions, part of a clinical diagnosis course, used graduate medical students to act as patients in videotaped interviews, interview evaluations, and lectures and demonstrations on interpersonal communication skills.…

Surveyed student opinions of their skill development in two different basic speech courses: (1) a basic blend of communication theory through interpersonal, small group, and public communication and (2) a blend with public speaking emphasis. Found that the course with public speaking emphasis ranked higher on all improvement items. (PD)

A teaching practicum for foreign students who will become teaching assistants is described. Brief lectures, student oral presentations, instruction in the use of audiovisual aids, and videotaping of students are major course components. Course results included increased student self-confidence and a mechanism established for future learning.…

Explains how an environmental education course using a small group format was successfully modified for a large class setting through the use of whole class lectures and small group sessions (N=20-25) led by graduate teaching assistants. Includes course format and evaluation results. (DC)

A new approach to introductory accounting at the University of Southern California teaches students to view issues from varied perspectives, broadens exposure to unstructured problems with more than one solution approach, and places accounting in real-world context. It has increased enrollment and persistence and attracted new students to the…

Described is a laboratory in which students are confronted with rigs built from full-sized industrial machinery and equipment. Students must draw a flow sheet, dismantle and draw key components, reassemble the parts, operate the rig, and interpret the run data. The laboratory and the course built around it are discussed. (KR)

Describes a mathematics and science course designed to inspire early childhood education preservice teachers. They learn to interest young children by engaging in the kinds of science and math activities used with young children. These activities arouse feelings, stimulate curiosity, and offer opportunity for engagement. (SM)

Describes a learning theory course using methods recommended in the book, "Women's Ways of Knowing." Outlines course activities and assignments. Maintains that students gave the course high ratings on evaluations. (CFR)

Because we live in a society that increasingly depends upon technology, a growing number of voices are calling for the mandatory study of technology by school-aged children worldwide. Technological literacy is the ability to use, manage, assess, and understand technology, and involves the application of knowledge and abilities to real-world…

Whole Farm Nutrient Management is an upper-level, undergraduate course offered through the Department of Animal Science (AS) and Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS) at Cornell University. The course (AS/CSS 412) is designed for students interested in agricultural careers and aims to help them develop a working knowledge of agricultural…