Describes the use of a case study in a business communication course to teach students empathy and identification or how to see things from someone else's point of view. (PD)

Social work practice is defined, the objectives and content of beginning practice courses are outlined, and suggestions for organizing course content are presented, focusing on the essential difference between the classroom and the field, the conceptual vs. the concrete. (MSE)

Describes an undergraduate course on computers in the field of music. Illustrations of what can be presented are provided by descriptions of course content related to computer-aided music analysis, computer music, and computer-aided composition. An annotated bibliography is presented as a resource to those preparing to introduce such a course.…

First year chemical engineering students are required to take a two-semester sequence in applied mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, with the option of taking a third semester elective course. The content of the courses and the approaches used are discussed. A list of textbooks used is also provided. (JN)

Microcomputers are used in a technical writing course to enhance instructor and student productivity, improve the quality of student writing performance, and prepare young engineers for future on-the-job communication tasks. Describes the microcomputer facility, software, and activities included in the course. Also provides information on the…

The host of a radio program called "A Note to You" explains how he teaches music on radio. The 60-minute program is funded jointly by Northeastern University and WGBH-FM of Boston. Programing, course content, and radio teaching techniques are discussed. (RM)

Described is the design and administration of a large two-semester course in principles of economics that permits both students and faculty some choice of both subject matter and meeting times. Students complete a standardized nine-week core and are then allowed to select topical modules. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed. (Author/RM)

Describes a terrain model for geologic mapping which, when combined with exercises in rock description, Brunton compass manipulation, orienteering, and geologic report writing, allows students to refine skills needed for summer field camp. Advantages and limitations of the model and its use in a field course are also discussed. (BC)

A conceptual and methodological analysis of the "selective tradition" (school curriculum that is "connected" to the reproduction of class domination) is presented in this article. Examples are presented that suggest that aspects of the public schools' curricula are selected products tied to a capitalist economy. (DF)

Demonstrates, with a set of definitive examples, how polymer principles can be introduced into the first undergraduate physical chemistry course in a very natural way. The intent is to encourage introduction of polymer-related material into conventional physical chemistry courses without sacrificing any rigor associated with such courses. (JN)

Describes three uses of folklore in teaching college-level anthropology courses: (1) collecting folklore through interviewing; (2) analyzing folklore themes; and (3) using folklore in puppetry and plays. (KH)

This article provides information about teaching keyboarding as a one-week course. Before discussing the results of the one-week course, however, the differences between keyboarding and typewriting are addressed, as well as the appropriate content of a true keyboarding course. (CT)

This article provides an overview of the teaching of evaluation across the disciplines noting changes that have occurred in the last 20 years, identifying common topics covered in a range of program evaluation courses, and discussing issues of course design and content that confront the experienced and novice instructor. (LMO)

Since evaluation has its roots in many disciplines, teaching evaluation from an interdisciplinary perspective offers special potential. A course in the Social Ecology Program at the University of California, Irvine, which provides students with the skills, knowledge, and field experiences necessary for conducting effective evaluation studies is…

A professional scriptwriter describes a semester course he teaches in which students are required to write 12 scripts. (PD)