A detailed model syllabus is presented for a general introduction to literacy studies from linguistic and sociocultural perspectives. Topics included the relationship between oral and written language, acquisition of literacy, biliteracy, the relationship between literacy and socioeconomic/sociopolitical factors, and the impact of societal…

An outline for a course designed to review shorthand principles and provide practice for speed and accuracy in transcription is given. Class activities are organized in conjunction with the textbook, "Gregg Shorthand for Colleges, Volume One, Series 90." Course and performance objectives, suggested instructor and student materials, an…

A shorthand course designed to develop writing speed with the use of specialized vocabulary is outlined and described. Skill development in the nonshorthand elements of transcription (punctuation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary building) is emphasized. Class activities are organized in conjunction with the textbook, "Gregg Shorthand for…

Points out that teaching technical writing to students whose specialties differ can be more interesting than teaching the conventional composition courses. (RB)

Describes the content of an instructional unit on nutrition prepared by the Dairy Council of California for primary-level school children and the results of its large-scale tryout in 30 California schools. (SDH)

"Ancient Egypt," an upper-division, non-required history course covering Egypt from pre-dynastic time through the Roman domination is described. General descriptive information is presented first, including the method of grading, expectation of student success rate, long-range course objectives, procedures for revising the course, major…

The basic steps of content analysis are: (1) selecting the questions to be asked about course objectives, (2) developing the categories under each question, (3) designing a tabulation card for each objective, (4) coding the objectives, and (5) tabulation of responses. (MW)

Author attempted to correct women's image and to assist women to become qualified for management positions. (Author/RK)

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 paper presents a detailed review of an innovative approach to the teaching of undergraduate experimental psychology. (Editor)

A STUDY OF ECONOMICS INSTRUCTION IN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE JUNIOR COLLEGES WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH REVIEW OF CATALOGS, COURSE OUTLINES, AND OTHER MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY THE COLLEGES, AND THROUGH VISITATION AND TEST ADMINISTRATION AT SELECTED COLLEGES. ALTHOUGH 78 OF THE 80 INSTITUTIONS OFFERED A 1-YEAR PRINCIPLES COURSE AND APPROXIMATELY…

This cognitive/performance module is designed to teach the use of diagnostic techniques beyond those techniques provided by traditional mass testing. Terminal objectives include: (a) identifying a learning goal, (b) identifying a child who cannot successfully accomplish the learning goal, (c) diagnosing the child's learning strengths and…

A first-approximation response to the question "What scope is apt for a primary school communication skills program?" is provided. It is suggested that this question should be answered within the framework of a response to a second question, "Where is the template for the primary-level educational operation occurring at future time…

A plan to evaluate a college-orientation course required of new freshmen at Mt. San Antonio College was developed. It was designed to help students adjust to college, evaluate their interests and abilities, determine realistic vocational goals, and develop effective educational plans. Opportunities for close personal relationships between students…