Argues that there are several shortcomings in the usual textbook treatment of consumer equilibrium theory and proposes the removal of the law of diminishing marginal utility from advanced level syllabuses. (Author)

A philosophy course designed for gifted eleventh and twelfth grade students is described. Goals of increasing student sensitivity, awareness and logic are discussed, and general classroom procedures outlined. (CL)

Describes a course in which students analyze man-made materials utilizing mineralogical facts and techniques. Discusses course content, teaching methods, and course evaluation. (MA)

Considers some approaches in the area of specific academic course work opportunities in the development of a comprehensive human sexuality program. (Author/RK)

This article presents a 28-item checklist to help teachers examine their philosophy about the goals and instructional content of social studies. Scoring information is included. (AV)

A criticism of the trend to de-emphasize history and to integrate social sciences, inquiry techniques, and values education into the social studies curriculum. Students need to have a sense of chronology and should not make value judgments on issues and events without understanding their historical background. (AV)

Examines the design and implementation of an interactive video, distance learning program developed for the Federal Aviation Administration's Center for Management Development. Program evaluation suggests that instructors were most effective as learning managers, that course consistency and detail were essential, and that visuals were most…

Describes a course developed in part to satisfy the requirement that a program in the principles of scientific integrity be part of any training program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration. Contains 17 references. (DDR)

The logic of an educational subject does not necessarily follow the logic of science. The natural order of a science curriculum need not be the best pedagogical order. The same course content can be realized via several isomorphous structures of equal value and consistent with the existing logic of science. (SM)

A survey of 54 graduate schools identified the content of training received by educational measurement specialists during their graduate educations. Forty-three programs offer master's degrees, with 14 focusing specifically on educational measurement. Students received basic skills and knowledge of statistical methods, measurement, and research…

Reviews the content of the courseware contained in "EXITO: Survival Spanish," noting that this course is divided into 10 chapters and contains material typically covered in a beginning Spanish course (e.g., vocabulary units including greetings, family members, time expressions, etc.). The primary strength of the EXITO program is that it is a…

Presents a multidimensional teaching module, based on a communicative-experiential syllabus, that can be adapted to address the specific ages, needs, and interests of students. The article emphasizes that the key to creating a successful multidimensional module is the selection of an appropriate topic. (15 references) (CK)

Reports the comments of students in an A-level revision course in physics on being asked to draw a concept map for energy. Students' comments on the task were generally positive and related to their feelings about the task and their own learning. (DDR)

Describes content of a university program aimed at developing older adults' self-concept, competency, and achievement, leading to a certificate in personalized education. Addresses concepts, abilities, and values to be developed and the integrating principle that is the cornerstone of the course. (SK)