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Alexander, Barbara B., Ed. – 1989
In a two-credit course at Texas A&M University, "Library Science: The Library and Learning," students learn practical applications in library research. One project requires students to analyze and critique a designated index, then, along with four other students, compare the indexes. The indexes cover a variety of subjects, both…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Content Analysis, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedBrown, Ronald A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
A nonmajors course entitled Ideas and Concepts in Physics that surveys the conception and development of ideas in classical and modern physics is described. Details of the syllabus and suggestions for incorporating an historical approach into the physics curriculum on both the precollege and college levels are provided. A bibliography of materials…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
Download full textRobinson, Rhonda S.; Koos, Marybeth – 1996
The introduction of affordable multimedia computers with CD-ROM capacity, videocassette recorders, and connections to the Internet and the World Wide Web have expanded opportunities to help society develop visual literacy. Art images are a natural choice for the teaching of visual literacy. At Northern Illinois University, a course was added in…
Descriptors: Aesthetics, Course Objectives, Educational Technology, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGorn, Cathy – OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Presents an overview of the 1994 National History Day project and its theme, "Geography in History: People, Places, Time." Includes a list of suggested History Day topics linked to broad historical themes. Provides a 17-item bibliography of resources for students working on History Day projects. (CFR)
Descriptors: Books, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedOAH Magazine of History, 1994
Discusses the National History Day program and describes the selection of the 1995 theme, "Conflict and Compromise in History." Presents a series of potential project topics divided into 10 categories. Includes an extensive bibliography designed for student research. (CFR)
Descriptors: Activism, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Historiography
Peer reviewedGorn, Cathy – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Discusses the 1996 National History Day program and theme: "Taking a Stand in History: Individuals, Groups, Movements." Presents a list of possible student projects. Includes a bibliography of recommended books. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Democratic Values, Dissent, Educational Strategies
