At the University of Vermont, an interdisciplinary faculty team developed an introductory watershed science field course. This course honed field skills and catalyzed communication across water-related disciplines without requiring specific prerequisites. Five faculty (geology, engineering, geography, natural resources) taught the four-credit…

The goal of this study was to describe what motivates adult women enrolled in a community college to pursue higher education. Utilizing profile analysis and multiple regression analyses, this study investigated the extent to which gender, English as a first language, and age predicted the seven factors of the Education Participation Scale (A-form)…

This study offers an analysis of the learning of practicing teachers as they acquire a deeper knowledge of mathematics. While some professional developers have shifted part of their focus to helping practicing teachers acquire a deeper knowledge of mathematics (e.g., Stein & Silver, 1996), the results from studies often describe what translates…

In their efforts at curriculum reform, feminist scholars need to take into account the oppression of homosexuals and lesbians. A truly evolved curriculum takes seriously the overlooked lives, action, ideas and products of those whose efforts truly make societies possible. Inclusion of homosexuals and lesbians in the curriculum is important so that…

Supports increasing emphasis on interethnic conflict around the world as part of an education in pluralism. Argues that the fuzzy moral relativism and feel-good message of most multicultural instruction tends to essentialize culture and inhibit any meaningful understanding. Maintains that facing difficult issues produces a true appreciation and…

Focuses on an undergraduate course, "Outside Politics: How Minorities Play the Political Game". Describes how to create a foundation for active and collaborative learning and to promote critical thinking, discussion, and writing through reading assignments. Discusses the use of debates and role playing, autobiographies and videos, and…

In reader responses to a previous article, it is suggested that cultural content is less important than the method by which material is presented to students; McCarthy argues that students must be free to develop good evaluative thinking. (two references) (LB)

After many years of intense debate, the idea that the Iroquois helped shape democracy has passed into the realm of general knowledge the length and breadth of "Turtle Island," and beyond. Although a few brushfires of criticism remain in academia, many people and organizations have been applying Iroquois political principles in their daily lives.…

The issue of subject matter in education is discussed by defining: 1) what subject matter is, and how various subjects differ from each other; 2) developing a system for student objectives; 3) evaluating the content of education in the subject matter; and 4) specific accomplishments of mastery. (Author/HB)

The booklet outlines a philosophy course for gifted high school students. The program is designed to provide both academic substance and higher level critical thinking skill development. Objectives of the program include: (1) becoming more sensitive to life's major alternative goals and the standard means recommended for attaining them; (2)…

The first two of 16 booklets designed for use in an Open University course about handicapped children and their education in the United Kingdom, these texts present an overview of the course and a glossary of special education terms. The overview booklet outlines the course's major themes: understanding special education, meeting special needs in…

The syllabus for a general biology course (which may be used for one Group III credit as an elective toward a New York State Regents High School Diploma) contains five major units. These units - Life Functions, Systems of the Human Body, Continuation of Life, The Green Plants, and Classification and Evolution - are designed to "involve the…

A course in sculptural art in the areas of welding, brazing and soldering is presented. The objective of the course is to introduce the student to these aspects of metal sculpture. Course content includes techniques in metal sculpture. (CK)

Two workshops on the Keller Plan (PSI) which were run in 1974 and 1975 are described and the evaluation results are reported. The aim of the workshops was to present an account of the principles and practice of Keller Plan courses and to provide an opportunity to write a sample unit. (Author)