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Sommers-Flanagan, Rita; Christian, Donald P. – Thought & Action, 2007
In this article, the authors describe an interdisciplinary doctoral course via a seminar (one semester, one-and-a-half hours weekly), that students found to be a major awakening and an important part of their professional development. Addressed were separate disciplines, via an experimental "How to be a Professor" course, and…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Doctoral Programs, Professional Development, Experimental Programs
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Anderson, Albert A. – Studies in Higher Education, 1991
A curriculum model integrating rather than isolating academic disciplines, while preserving uniqueness in each, is discussed. Seven "clustering" rules are outlined, illustrated by a successful application at Babson College (Massachusetts). Although the model is useful for diverse academic subjects, it is especially valuable in combining…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Design, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
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Bobes, Marvin – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1979
The Wayne State University Studies/Weekend College Program demonstrates a cost effective, flexible model for conference courses. Designed to give adult, part-time students short-term intensive learning experiences, the conference course adapts typical conference activities (guest speakers, films, workshops) to a single or multidisciplinary theme,…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Credits, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development
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Stevenson, Thomas B. – Community College Review, 1986
Describes an experimental, week-long interdisciplinary (i.e., nursing and anthropology) workshop on the relationship between health and culture conducted by Ohio University, Zanesville, in conjunction with the University of Toronto. Discusses program formulation, objectives, results, and suggestions for future workshops. (LAL)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Training
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Taylor, Kathryn M.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1983
A program is described that relates behavioral science research to cancer care, encourages frank discussion and objective analysis of oncology practice, and attempts to dispell the myth that cancer patients are not medically manageable. A wide range of teaching methods are used. (MSE)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Clinical Experience, Disclosure, Experimental Programs
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Friedman, Paul G.; Jenkins-Friedman, Reva C. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1986
The role of honors programs as models and resources for all college education is described, and a comprehensive set of 22 recommendations for fostering excellence in every higher education unit is provided. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Educational Strategies, Experimental Programs, Higher Education