The importance of graduate attributes is increasingly recognized internationally in higher education and by industry, government, and accrediting bodies. However, integrating the development of graduate attributes, such as critical thinking and critical reflection, has proved challenging in business education. This article demonstrates the value…

An innovative course structure which combines a traditional sociology course with a special topic minicourse is described. Possible options for using the structure are discussed. (Author/DE)

A course guide for students in English 152 of Oakland Community College, a composition course in argumentative writing, this document gives the class schedule, the course outline, examples of writing, worksheets, ways of preparing bibliography and note cards, checklists, and a research bibliography, as well as presenting other cogent materials.…

One of a series of modules for possible use as semester or part of semester course discusses problems in a complex public and private transportation system, and encourages proposed solutions. By means of three columns headed: Understandings; Suggested Pupil and Teacher Activities; Source, each page deals with one problem. A Method of Survey…

Describes some rules which might form the six-part framework for the grammar component of a composition course. (DD)

The findings of a study of comparative politics core course syllabi offered by a sample of political science departments in the United States are summarized. The purposes of the study were to assess the state of the subdiscipline and to help with an exchange of ideas between teachers. (BSR)

A battery of test was given to 1,240 students at the junior and senior high school and college level to assess their academic aptitude, self-efficacy, achievement orientation, and course-specific study activities. (RB)

Training in tests and measures and attitudes toward testing were related to teacher's use of tests. Results support the contention that teacher's use tests extensively, but that they do not produce high quality tests. Results are discussed in terms of curriculum changes. (RB)

Describes a course on the sociology of the male experience, explains its logic and orgnization, analyzes the composition of the first group of students to take it, assesses the responses to the experience, and details the reactions of the university community and the general public. (Author/BL)

Presents a conceptual framework for planning and conducting the first session of an adult education program. Indicates that the purpose, expectations, roles, and content of the course should be presented to the students at the beginning. (JOW)