A critique of the Schools Council Humanities program discusses the lack of clarification of what the stated achievements of understanding, discrimination, and judgement in the human field really consist; what they logically entail, and what methodologies are consistent with them. (JH)

This study identified computer objectives based on recommendations of the authoritative accounting bodies, determined whether the typical introductory computer course has these same objectives, and examined the influence of the academic department responsible for teaching the course. Relationships between department and course objectives,…

Discusses the foreign language program of the British educational system and the problems that arise when a teacher wants to use innovative teaching techniques while at the same time preparing students for the traditional language and literature A level examinations. Suggests ways in which the problem can be resolved. (SED)

A survey of British universities shows that A-level biology should be one of the compulsory entrance requirements for undergraduate courses in pure or applied biology, unless there are significant changes in university teaching methods. (BB)

Article summarises preliminary observations resulting from the introduction of microteaching techniques into a basic course in audiovisual aids at Didsbury College of Education. (Author)

Discusses the offering of a residential project course for students in 1972 and a similar course for teachers in 1973 at the Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Included are descriptions of participants reactions and course objectives and topics. (CC)

Examines rating of 57 aims of a course on educational technology by ex-students and a group of colleagues not in the course. (RAO)

Educational assessment in higher education as seen by those who have a key part in the process is considered, with reference to the British system. Ways in which the assessment of students can be categorized, and the need for every assessor to have a clear and explicit purpose are addressed, along with the principles of fairness, validity, and…

Suggests that it is time to shift away from 'syllabuses' and 'teaching a course' towards the student's learning experience in designing degree courses. (PG)

Presents the results of a questionnaire administered to college chemistry students; the questionnaire contained a list of 33 aims of chemistry course that were rated by the students according to importance. (MLH)

Discusses goals of teaching French as a foreign language as set forth in the "Recommended Statement of 16+ National Criteria for French" and compares them to the goals of Ontario's bilingual immersion program. Discusses the feasibility of accomplishing these goals within the framework of the compulsory education system in Great Britain.…

Five Birmingham (England) schools took part in a project to bring word processors/processing to secondary schools. Topics discussed related to this project include staff training, factors related to word processor selection, hardware repair/maintenance, keyboard training, and others. Reports from word processor users and a list of course…