Discusses current problems in chemical engineering education at the University of Queensland (including those related to the laboratory, student/staff ration, literacy, motivation, course content, and structural changes). Also describes a proposed plan of the Queensland department to implement a scheme for resource-based education in chemical…

Examines three broad areas related to the formal learning of engineering. These areas focus on: (1) approaches to learning; (2) developing engineering curricula; and (3) curriculum planning for the future. Also considers whether current engineering curricula can accommodate needed changes. (JN)

Describes: (1) the selection of honors students; (2) components of a superior education; and (3) honors programs at Iowa State University (ISU). Programs at ISU include honors courses, honors seminars, converted courses, independent study, as well as altering requirements. (JN)

The most popular liberal arts elective offered during "Interim," a three-week intensive study semester given at the Fashion Institute of Technology, is described. Course origin, concept and format, course instructor, department coordinator, and course modifications are described. (MLW)

One outgrowth of Project IMPACT, an effort to support college faculty as they developed multicultural curricula, was an annotated resource guide. Excerpts from three sections of the guide, related to curriculum development, perspectives on multicultural education and teacher education, are presented. (SLD)

Piaget's theories of cognitive development are applied to the college student and suggestions are given for helping students at different developmental stages. It is proposed that teachers provide experiences that promote cognitive conflict as a means of moving students into new stages. (MSE)

This chapter discusses the implementation and encouragement of instructional development on the university campus, with particular emphasis on the instability and political nature of the campus environment. Empirical data obtained from a survey of instructional development activities throughout the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania and New Jersey…

Designed to inform and guide the work of the Professional Support Committee at Reading Area Community College (RACC) in Pennsylvania as it attempts to refine current instructional support procedures and create new growth initiatives, this evaluative report focuses on the activities and accomplishments of RACC during the third year of its…

Includes "The Promises of Honors," by Jerri Lindblad; "The Pitfalls of Honors Programs," by Ron Link; "Pedagogy in the Honors Classroom," by Janet Elder; "The Pragmatics of Honors," by Kathy Schwarz; and "Pointers," by Mike McHargue. (DMM)

Brooklyn College faculty members in English and chemistry guest teach in each other's core curriculum class, linking scientific and social literacy in traditionally separate courses, creating an arena in which non-science majors can effectively learn science. (MSE)

A process engaged in by the West Chester University (Pennsylvania) teacher education program began with a faculty seminar on racial, class, and gender identity and culminated in the redesign of courses in special education and child development. Theory of the stages of racial identity formation proved useful in interpreting both faculty and…

In the process of strengthening undergraduate mathematics, educators at the American University (District of Columbia) surveyed similar institutions concerning mathematics placement, course requirements, and perceptions of student attitudes. They found common concerns but no obvious solutions. It is concluded that curricular change must be…

Charles Sykes' book "The Hollow Men: Politics and Corruption in Higher Education" is criticized as overreacting to trends in higher education and the college curriculum but also seen as potentially prompting educators to ask questions about the dominant politics on their campuses. (MSE)

Steps to improving introductory courses to keep the appropriate liberal education emphasis include: teach less, restructure testing, relate course content to problems in the outside world, pursue ethical issues, balance facts with other forms of knowledge, teach the arts of discussion and critical thinking, and help students develop wisdom. (MSE)

A discussion of the liberal arts'"great books," specifically in political philosophy, reflects on the value of the core curriculum, the value of expanding the traditional canon, the use of reading to learn, results of true learning, and the danger of shunning works traditionally seen as important. (MSE)