The English language program presented embodies the research of English language scientists since the beginning of the century and has been designed to increase the student's ability to use the language. This curriculum guide for the teaching of English at the eleventh-grade level is presented in the following manner: "The Language Programme…

This curriculum guide for the teaching of English at the twelfth-grade level is presented in two sections. The first section, "Language," includes: "Introductory Statement,""Course Outline,""Composition/Language Chart,""Oral English," and "Dictionary." The second section,…

A course which teaches the student to plan an independent reading or research project is presented. The object of the course is to teach the student to demonstrate his knowledge by a written, oral, or media presentation or a combination of a written, oral, and/or media presentation. The course centers on research techniques and student procedures.…

A course designed to groom editors for the newspaper is presented. Editing copy, copyreading and proofreading, principles of headlining, responsibility of the press, libel and slander laws, and problems of censorship are covered. Course objectives include the following: (1) The student will recognize and correct all newspaper items that do not…

This monograph offers a realistic discussion of the minicourse movement, as well as practical step-by-step guidance for teachers in the planning and implementation of minicourse curricula. Two minicourse models are presented (America's Maritime Heritage and Sports Literature), which include complete teacher resource lists and detailed instructions…

Content and related learning activities of a four-part adult education class in the metric system are described. (LH)

In this fourth report from The Family Coordinator's Family Life Education Panel, panelists report on interviews with 44 secondary school teachers concerning the nature and the extent of parent education in their schools. (Author)

An experienced business and technical writing teacher outlines a one-semester writing course for science and business majors. (RB)

This article discusses the goals of teaching about death at all educational levels and suggests various means by which these goals may be reached. A bibliography is included. The publication is available from the American Federation of Teachers, 11 Dupont Circle, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. (Author/RM)

Ways of developing successful remedial programs for high risk students entering college are described. (JD)

This is a guide to the chemical physics major. The scope of chemical physics is presented, along with the general features of course contents and possible course structures. This information was derived from a survey of British universities and colleges offering undergraduate degree courses in chemical physics. (BB)