Recently, there have been some major changes in the theory and practice of social services, social welfare, and social work. However, instead of the major educational modifications necessary to accompany these changes, minor curriculum changes have taken place. The need to modify education programs is severe at the undergraduate level, and…

Explains the utility of city directories as an education resource and suggests ways teachers may use directories in student research projects. Finds original research stimulates student interest and creativity. Provides outlines for suggested study topics. Appendix includes student activity worksheets. (NL)

The introduction of nontraditional teaching techniques into a solid framework of traditional teaching can greatly increase student motivation and attention. Nontraditional methods involve students as dynamic actors in the educational process in three ways: by increasing student motivation, maximizing the level of subtlety or detail achieved, and…

This report is a curriculum development project of the Connecticut Academy for English, Geography, and History, representing the creative work of the teachers who participated in the Academy's summer institute in July 1993 at the University of Connecticut (Storrs). This resource guide for teachers concentrates mainly, but not exclusively, on the…

Discusses the linkages that exist between the fields of community education and urban studies. Addresses these connections through the principles developed by the British Community Education Association, which includes lifelong learning, education for equality, interagency collaboration, community development, resources, curriculum, and the…