Describes a seven-week course on the Vietnam War. Tells how simulation exercises, guest speakers, primary sources, and period songs were used to heighten and maintain student interest. (GEA)

Describes and outlines the general syllabus of a philosophy course entitled, "Minds and Robots." Lists the assigned readings and explains the issues addressed in the 14-week course. Essay questions that are used for the mid-term and final exams are also included. (ML)

A description is given of work with geometry students in Weston, Massachusetts. They were aided in thinking like geometers, with a curriculum based on conjecturing and problem posing, using the Geometric Supposer series of computer programs. (MNS)

Describes process-oriented curriculum which places students in role of creating their own history and assists them in transferring their knowledge and insight from personal to societal level. Curriculum is build around set of Historically Accurate Fictional Family Identity (HAFFI) cards which provide life scripts for 35 families representing major…

A course in group process for master's-level students in clinical/community psychology is described. The course offers students the opportunity to experience group process directly through developing, leading, and participating in structured group workshops in class. (Author/JDH)

Describes a field-based course for science teachers which focuses on Appalachian geology. Provides an overview of the course's objectives, organization, itinerary, and requirements and describes an evaluative study of the program. Also includes a rationale for field instruction. (ML)

This project involves secondary students in selecting and researching an event in U.S. history and writing a poetic ballad, from a first person point of view. Completed works are presented at a school assembly. (RM)

Outlines and discusses an activity-based economics course that will teach secondary students in Great Britain about money and banking. Examines course content and objectives, resources, teaching methods, and assessment techniques. (RM)

Provides an explanation of the rationale, developmental processes, and long term objectives associated with a cross-curriculum environmental program for secondary students. Presents a listing of the aims and assessment objectives of the syllabus and includes an outline of the course. (ML)

Presents the advantages of structuring a course on gender around the classical and contemporary sociological theories from which feminist theories are derived. Contrasts this approach against the more prevalent research-based approach. Provides suggestions on selecting and using theory and presents practical considerations in teaching such a…

Describes course philosophy, goals, methods, and instructional resources used in the sociology of sex roles course at Colorado State University. (JDH)

Model developed to facilitate student interaction with computers divides school computer applications into four areas: administrative, general curriculum, exceptional education, and vocational and special education. Vocational courses are heart of the model as students learn to repair hardware and design software for use in their own and other…

Suggests six activities for teaching United Kingdom students about the United States and vice versa. Ideas include word associations, map and globe work to discover climate and habitation patterns, exchange of student projects, and relevant textbook passages. (JDH)

A college level introductory psychology course taught in conjunction with introductory biology and philosophy is described. This triad arrangement allows for an interdisciplinary treatment of various issues without diluting the presentation of content specific to the individual disciplines. Information on evaluation of the course is also…

The author describes how he developed a computer-assisted tutoring and testing program for his general psychology course using PILOT on the IBM personal computer. (RM)