The paper reports on an approach to teaching a course in information technology research methodology in a doctoral program, the Doctor of Management in Information Technology (DMIT), in which research, with focus on finding innovative solutions to problems found in practice, comprises a significant part of the degree. The approach makes a…

As professors of "Culturally Relevant Teaching", we seek to expand pre-service teachers' understanding of cultures through critical examination of personal cultural backgrounds, as well as, of those diverse groups who historically have experienced oppression in US society and its educational system. We share the story of how we develop and…

West Springfield High School sits on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., in Fairfax County, Virginia. WSHS is home to a thriving and growing technology education program. In recent years, the program has exploded from less than 175 students to well over 425. These numbers are expected to continue to grow in the foreseeable future. In 2002, the…

This research note provides some basic information about the courses that are typically offered in community colleges, and whether these courses have prerequisites. As higher education becomes more accessible to the general public, community colleges have received more students. Furthermore, an increasing number of students transfer from these…

General systems theory can be applied to problems in the teaching of speech communication courses. The author describes general systems theory as it is applied to the designing, conducting and evaluation of speech communication courses. (Author/MS)

Discusses a survey of ways to improve continuing education courses in accounting. Concludes that the course should be directed to small businesses, should teach basic accounting, and should emphasize examples and case studies. (JOW)

A description is provided of "Emergency Nursing," an undergraduate nursing course designed to provide a concentrated learning experience in emergency care. The description first provides information on the curriculum placement of the course, allotment of class time, and the targeted student population, followed by a glossary of relevant…

Response Article Nr.2 on a special topic: "The Means-Ends Problem of Education in the Humanities. See AA 502 148 and AA 502 149 for the main article and the first response article, respectively.

Presents a conceptual framework for planning and conducting the first session of an adult education program. Indicates that the purpose, expectations, roles, and content of the course should be presented to the students at the beginning. (JOW)

Lists the objectives and instructional procedures of a required business communication course. (RL)

A description is presented of "Intrapartum Perinatology," an undergraduate nursing course which focuses on the various functions and responsibilities of nurses during the labor and birth processes. First, a course description is provided which includes the criteria for students taking the course and assignments of time for lecture and…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia course, entitled "An Introduction to Commercial Security," which is intended to provide an introduction and analysis of the security administration function. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose for the course notes the rapid growth of the security…

The purpose of Moraine Valley's newspaper course is to provide an instructional delivery system for a large audience of nonstudents in the district, utilizing a familiar education resource (newspaper). (Author)

"The Community Junior College" is a graduate education course designed to give an understanding of the junior college program and to provide insights into some of its problems. The junior college's role and position in the total educational system is emphasized. Six units cover historical development, foundations, structure, program, personnel,…

Describes the need for and some initial efforts in the teaching of death to young people K-12. (MF)