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Terrell, William R. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1983
Discusses the role of algorithmic processes as a supplementary method for producing cost-effective and efficient instructional materials. Examines three approaches to problem solving in the context of developing training materials for the Naval Training Command: application of algorithms, quasi-algorithms, and heuristics. (EAO)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cost Effectiveness, Course Content, Delivery Systems
Download full textButler, Judy D. – 1993
This paper provides a review of "Applied Economics," a curriculum package developed by Junior Achievement, Inc. (Colorado Springs, Colorado). The materials are used in high schools across the nation and provide students an opportunity to study economics, learn about the U.S. free enterprise system, and explore their roles as citizens,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Content Analysis, Course Content, Economics
Mercer, Walter A. – 1980
Five modules were designed for use with preservice teachers to prepare them to work in desegregated schools. The modules are (1) Racism in American Education, (2) The Roles of the State Colleges and Universities, Accrediting Agencies, and Public Schools in School Desegregation Processes, (3) Incorporating Multi-Ethnic Content, (4) Affirming,…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Ricketts, Samuel C. – 1991
Because college-bound students often had trouble fitting agricultural education courses into their schedules, and because science teachers rejected the idea of giving a science credit for 2 years of agricultural education, a new integrated course was created in Tennessee. It is now called Science IA (Agriscience). It is taught by a teacher with an…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Agricultural Education, Course Content
Peer reviewedMorgan, Betsy Levonian; Johnson, Emily J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Describes the course content and structure of a one-credit, elective senior seminar designed to inform a college psychology department about the effectiveness of their instruction. Assessment measures included a faculty-generated multiple choice test, a student-generated multiple choice test, student surveys, focus groups, and a student essay on…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Selection (Students), Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Div. of Occupational and Vocational Studies. – 1979
Designed for use by area vocational-technical schools and other vocational programs, this project developed courses of study in eight occupational areas: commercial art, appliance repair, automotive mechanics, graphic arts, building trades maintenance, building construction trades, diesel mechanics, and welding. Course-of-study development…
Descriptors: Appliance Repair, Auto Mechanics, Building Trades, Commercial Art
