Background, rationale, and consequences of a plan for teaching introductory undergraduate psychology are described. The setting is a college where eight to ten members of the psychology department have traditionally shared the teaching of introductory courses. The faculty recognized that there was not consensus on the content of an exemplary…

Defends values education and describes five segments of an elective high school course entitled "Contemporary American Literature: The Search for Values." (DD)

This study shows that college students taking a course as an elective have a significantly different perception of the course and the instructor than do students taking the same course as a requirement. (Author/RM)

A course developed to fill a gap related to women's health issues in the University of Georgia's pharmacy curriculum is described. Specific discussion topics include pregnancy, obstetrics analgesic, drugs in breast milk, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Course objectives and a course outline are appended. (Author/MLW)

This article reports on a study of current home economics programs in the secondary schools in Canada. Results of the survey are presented and concern four areas: program delivery, relationship of home economics courses to other courses, statistics concerning student/teacher populations, and issues, concerns, and emerging directions in curricula…

A seven-week seminar Northwestern University introduces medical students to a comprehensive approach to biological, psychological, and social aspects of AIDS. The course includes: a television movie and documentary film; roundtable discussions with AIDS patients, volunteers, and health care professionals; reading materials and lectures; and…

To address staffing problems caused by tougher graduation requirements, Winfield High School (Kansas) recommends a rotating seven-period schedule to complement the normal six-period day. The schedule requires the same teaching load and choice of electives, reduces the pupil-teacher ratio, and increases facilities use and student contact. (MLH)

The library's role in modern society is analyzed and implications for library and information science education are stated. Drawing upon recommendations of key professionals, a program is delineated including undergraduate preparation for librarianship and instructional objectives for required professional courses; elective courses are suggested.…

Ethnic literature is an integral part of American literature. Teachers must take the time and effort to become informed about cultural minorities and their writings. (RB)

The implementation of a three-year nongraded electives program in high school English and social studies achieved particular success in providing: a close correlation between English and social studies; incentive produced by age differential within classrooms; and a phase system" which allowed students to select their own ability levels. (Authors)

High school students were surveyed to determine factors affecting elective participation in introductory computer courses. Responses were analyzed in relation to computer experience and sex of student. Results indicate significant differences in perceptions of science and math needed for entry level computer courses. (Author/MBR)

First-year medical students participating in a psychiatry elective course experienced both a smaller decrease in satisfaction with school and student-faculty relationships and less loneliness than nonparticipants during the study period. Sex differences in the results are noted. (MSE)

Intended to guide sociology departments trying to increase enrollments, this survey examined factors which affect how sociology majors at the University of Iowa select majors and electives. Students' background characteristics, educational goals, and selection criteria were examined. (RM)

Outlines a five-week chemistry program designed by university faculty for junior high students with a strong interest in science. (CS)