The author proposes content and learning experiences for an effective introductory course to education. (SJL)

Offers reasons why microelectronics and computing should be combined and offered as a specialized course, different from both physics and mathematics. Includes course content and discusses subject combinations within school science and technology departments. (Author/SK)

Aspects of a course in mathematics at the University of Cincinnati designed for undergraduates in the elementary education program are discussed. (MP)

Presents the rationale for and content of a sixth-grade unit on Africa, focusing on the concepts of race and of variation in cultural patterns. A bibliography of instructional resources is appended. (SJL)

An audio-autotutorial program for high school students is described which utilizes many appropriate audiovisual materials and serves as an alternative to the traditional lecture-discussion approach. (SA)

Describes a year-long collaboration to teach legal research and writing alongside civil procedure. In fall, civil procedure topics were used for writing assignments, in combination with simulation and demonstration exercises based on that case. In spring, students wrote briefs on motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment in a second case…

Argues that the increasing number of non-specialist students of French in British universities requires an investigation of the adequacy of "general purpose" syllabi, grammars, and methodologies. Suggests that the effective design of syllabi and methodologies for specific purposes students is enhanced through detailed analysis of a…

This study examined whether undergraduate athletic training educators wrote learning objectives that fostered critical thinking (CT) skills and whether their written assignments and examinations measured the extent to which students developed CT skills. Review of 64 usable syllabi indicated that educators fostered more CT in learning objectives…

Language awareness, integral to language education in Europe, now influences Canadian second-language programs. The General Language Education (GLE) Syllabus of the "National Core French Study" endeavors to foster language proficiency and tolerance of linguistic and cultural diversity and encourages students to develop their own learning…

Stresses that not enough attention has been given to the need to teach computer skills to school administrators. Lists five basic competencies for a computer literate school administrator. Suggests 12 topics to be taught in the administrator course. (MVL)

Described is the development of a course for future science teachers through the collaboration of middle school teachers, mathematicians, scientists, and science educators. The experience of the team approach and a field test of the resulting activities are discussed. (CW)

Described is a one-semester interdisciplinary course for upper division undergraduate students. Discussed are keynote speakers, course content, reading materials, evaluation of students, and course modifications. An advertisement for the course and a copy of the course outline are included. (CW)

Discusses the importance of studying history topics in-depth and how California's History-Social Science Framework (1988) has incorporated in-depth instruction into units of study. Describes the U.S. history and geography curriculum for grades 5, 8, and 11. Concludes that the Framework provides teachers with more time to plan and teach while…

Describes an undergraduate research seminar that examines how sexism has biased the history of women in sociology. Explains how the author engaged students in asking new questions and reading standard sociological materials in critical ways while working toward a less biased understanding of the history of sociology. (Author/LS)

Maintains that undergraduate psychology curricula almost always include one or more required experimental courses. Describes the use of the human subjects review process as a method of stimulating critical thinking. Discusses questions posed by the review process and classroom applications of the approach. (CFR)