The major prerequisite to studying science fiction as literature is determining the criteria by which it is to be evaluated. A middle ground which recognizes both literary merit and the genre's uniqueness (scientific orientation, dominancy of idea, and interest of speculation) proves to be the most workable approach and stresses the versatility…

The purpose of this dissertation is to aid course designers by analyzing and evaluating the complex process involved in developing a course of study, testing the course, and attempting to publish it. In 1969-71, the author designed and tested a seventh grade literature program for above-average students which fits within the sequence of the…

The author has attempted to organize the many materials to be found on doll collecting into a course which will provide a foundation of knowledge for appreciating and evaluating old dolls. The course has been divided into sessions in which old dolls will be studied by type (images, idols, and early playthings; child, doll, and social realities;…

The following four areas relating to black literature courses were explored in this study: course content, methods of instruction, instructor background and effectiveness, and effect of the course on the students. Instructors and students involved in black literature courses offered at institutions of higher education in New York State during…

After a review of selected literature on individualized instruction and writing courses, learning objectives and activities are presented for a course in English composition, incorporating four sequential units which students complete at their own rate and for which only pass, fail, or incomplete grades are assigned. The first of these units…

The document presents a course designed to help underprepared community college students improve their reading skills and a discussion of the adult education learning principles upon which it is based. An introductory section reviews the literature pertaining to principles of adult education, and the differences between adult learning needs and…

The thesis describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a course in the theory and practice of management. It gives an appraisal of programmed learning techniques and compares three methods of teaching management--by readings, by cases, and by computer gaming. Additionally, it relates student reactions to the opportunity to select one…

A survey of the literature and three survey instruments were used in designing and assessing a human development course at Sacramento City College (California). The course involves at least two different instructional divisions, corresponds to the personal characteristics of the student body, and includes members of both the counseling staff and…

This guide provides specific information and resources for course and curriculum development, beginning with an outline of the basic elements of a curriculum and a listing of exemplary curricula in computer science education from other colleges. The definition of, need for, and essential and secondary features of a goal are presented, as well as…

The purpose of the monograph described in this thesis is to give teachers methods and a theoretical base for experimenting with the teaching of writing in a laboratory classroom situation at the junior college level. The course, which can be taken by two or more people independently, or with an instructor, provides the opportunity for participants…

This dissertation describes a college level ethnic literature course, American Minority Literature, whose major objectives are to promote a receptive attitude toward expression that is different from the traditional norm and to establish the significance of ethnic literature as a literary form. The underlying assumption is that the divergence from…

This thesis provides a format for the use of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and movies in the secondary school classroom. It attempts to inform teachers of what materials are most appropriate to the interests and informational needs of high school students, and it attempts to provide a method to teach students how to systematically…

This dissertation describes the development and evaluation of course materials entitled "Confluent Math: A Multidisciplinary Thinking-Feeling Approach to Twentieth Century Mathematics." The goals of the materials were: (1) to develop understanding and appreciation of logical axiomatic structure; (2) to examine major philosophic ideas relating to…

The purpose of this study was to provide New Orleans public school administrators and teachers with the information and tools needed to design a systems-based mastery learning (ML) approach to secondary social studies teaching and learning. The following information and tools are provided in this report. There is an introduction to the basic…

The purpose of this doctoral thesis was to investigate some of the major issues, principles, and practices in education and music education to provide direction in planning and implementing more realistic and comprehensive music programming at the elementary level. The inquiry into current educational trends outside of the specialized area of…