Describes an experimental seminar at the University of Kentucky designed to give upper-level journalism students a first hand look at how to cover the three branches of state government, while being 30 miles from the statehouse. (HTH)

Summarizes four studies on film education that were conducted to: describe degree programs and courses offered in film and video; describe the types and sources of films used, the purpose for using film, and the methods of teaching film in elementary and secondary schools; determine the academic training of instructors who teach film. (JK)

Describes a five-step set of procedures for designing and developing instruction that promotes student-teacher interaction and teacher responsiveness. The steps described address instructional content, objectives, questions, boundaries, and entry behavior. (MBR)

Argues that the general public must be educated in the mission and methods of home economics educators or the profession will not receive the support it requires during budget cuts and decreasing enrollments. Presents implications for curriculum development. (CH)

Describes students' work during a 12-week course on fantasy offered to talented and gifted high school students. Illustrates how the students learned about metaphor and inference. (SRT)

Discusses the importance of historical study within general education. Reviews the rise and fall of the Western Civilization course as the core of general education in the humanities. Suggests ways a revised version of this course can be restored to a central place in the curriculum. (AYC)

Underscores the necessity of teaching United States history in a strongly international context, rather than perpetuating "historical provincialism." Advocates an approach that compares the American experience with that of other countries, highlighting both similarities and differences rather than the "unique and indigenous" nature of the forces…

The authors argue that decisions about curriculum and teaching are not merely technical matters, but require careful thinking. They discuss some of the issues of content and what schools teach different groups about power. (CH)

Offers suggestions for instructors to consider in training journalism students to be reporters; specifically, that they emphasize the importance of observation, the development of creativity, and reporting over writing. (FL)

A survey of financial counseling agency administrators was undertaken to determine their views on the need for a four-year degree, course requirements, job responsibilities, and compensation of financial counselors. Results show that administrators prefer college graduates with special emphasis in counseling coursework. However, salaries, at best,…

An elective sign language class for hearing and hearing impaired secondary students has resulted in positive effects, including increased peer sensitivity and improved communications. (CL)

Describes the "Strategies for Writing" course for freshmen at Carnegie-Mellon University, which possesses the twin goals of stimulating students' enthusiasm and giving them quality instruction. Notes that this course has proved more effective than traditional composition or literature based writing courses, and discusses the reasons why.…

Describes an interdisciplinary team-taught course which applied the psychological viewpoints of Freud, Skinner, and Rogers to the interpretation of major literary works. Identifies literary works used, along with problems encountered, and provides suggestions for teaching methods. (JDH)

This survey, instituted to provide a basis for workshop instructional content, reports what officials (below the state level) believe they need to know about procedures in meetings. (PD)

Course content in professional education is a weak indicator of whether the student will develop professional competence. An independent study course available in London for professionals emphasizes development of cognitive abilities to organize and present complex information and to learn inductively from experience, accurate empathy, proactive…