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Toohey, Susan – 1999
This guide is intended for teachers who want to learn more about educational design of college courses. Chapter 1 identifies various pressures for change in designing courses and urges creation of conditions that foster deep learning. Chapter 2 examines various models of the course design process. Chapter 3 discusses beliefs, values and ideologies…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Bar-Lev, Zev – 1990
An examination is made of a foreign language teaching concept called pre-language that attempts to help foreign language students increase their speaking confidence and speaking abilities in the new language. The teaching method is designed for four distinct environments, including: (1) an independent mini-course for tourists or emergency needs;…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Minicourses
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Andersen, Roger W. – Journal of Legal Education, 1979
A statement of course objectives for a first-year course in legal writing is proposed. Its uses are described and problems that arise in the context of a legal writing course are noted. A statement of objectives in a form appropriate for distribution is appended. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Course Objectives, Higher Education, Law Schools
Erbes, Robert L. – 1988
Teaching critical thinking is difficult in elementary music instruction because of the limited time devoted to music; yet it must be considered a vital part of music instruction, as students must not only become knowledgeable about music, but should also learn to think intelligently about music. Recommendations for the content of elementary music…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Shuert, Keith – 1984
Addressing the problem of providing an appropriate mathematics education for vocational/technical students, this paper proposes the development of a technical mathematics sequence through the cooperative input of both math and technical faculty. First, introductory material discusses the liberal arts bias and lack of technical knowledge of typical…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Course Objectives, Mathematics Instruction
Lathrop, Ann; Goodson, Bobby – 1983
This book provides recommendations and guidelines for computer program selection and suggestions for using computers in varied ways and multiple subject areas. A discussion of classroom computer applications and curriculum objectives emphasizes integration of the computer and appropriate courseware into all curriculum areas. Various types of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Course Objectives, Courseware
Alexander, Kern – 1986
Patterns that emerged from reviewing syllabi for 12 courses on higher education finance are discussed. The prevailing purpose of the course appeared to be to provide an introduction to fiscal problems and issues in higher education. Some courses did, however, go beyond the introductory stages to analyze the economics of higher education. Most…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives
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Holl, Jack M.; Convis, Sheila C. – History Teacher, 1991
Presents results of a survey of the teaching about nuclear history at U.S. colleges and universities. Reports the existence of a well-established and extensive literature, a focus on nuclear weapons or warfare, and a concentration on nuclear citizenship, therapy, or eschatology for courses outside of history departments. Discusses individual…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Course Objectives, Diplomatic History
Cope, Robert G. – 1986
Patterns that emerged from reviewing four syllabi for courses on management information systems are discussed. These courses are offered as part of graduate level studies in the field of higher education administration. A proposed outline for a syllabus is also provided. Courses addressing the information requirements for colleges and universities…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Ginn, Clyde – 1986
Summaries of five syllabi for courses on vocational/technical education are presented, along with the five syllabi. These courses are offered as part of graduate level studies in the field of higher education administration. For each of the following courses, a brief statement of content or purpose is provided, along with course objectives, and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Course Organization
Everett, Carol L. – 1986
Patterns that emerged from reviewing syllabi for courses on the American college student are discussed, and two sample syllabi are presented. These courses are offered as part of graduate level studies in the field of higher education administration. Five major objectives of courses on the college student are identified. In general, the objective…
Descriptors: College Students, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives