Describes the development of a minicourse organization for an introductory biology course at the University of Northern Colorado. Optional experiences and evaluation procedures are discussed. (RH)

A special chemistry course was designed and written for the nonscience major or non collegebound secondary school student. Both the textbook and the laboratory manual were field tested in two small rural schools of southwestern New Mexico; students from four similar schools served as controls. Student populations involved were of mixed ethnic…

Presents a secondary level chemistry curriculum based upon the fluorocarbon-ozone depletion model. (SL)

The article discusses curriculum design by the classroom teacher rather than large scale national projects imposed on the teacher; describes how a grass roots approach in constructing curriculum might be developed. (BR)

Summarizes a report issued by a National Science Foundation (NSF) review team concerning pre-college science curriculum projects and recommends a redefinition of NSF's role in implementing natural and social science curricula in the future. Suggests a more systematic approach to the monitoring of curricula projects and awarding of funds. (BR)

Described is a conceptual model for comparing, synthesizing, and evaluating present instructional strategies and for research and development of new instructional programs. The model is based on the assumption that instructor's behavior can be categorized according to observable characteristics and that these categories will be subsumed under the…

Reviews problems and decisions faced in the development of the Nuffield Physics advanced level course. (SL)

Suggests that developed science materials need not limit teachers from making change or introducing innovation because they have six broad areas of choice: organization, objectives, content, methods, evaluation and relationships with others. Also discusses rejection responses offered by teachers as they resist opportunities to take up the…

Evaluates a research paper-laboratory experience biology course developed in lieu of the traditional biology course. Results indicated this course to be of value as a way of showing students exactly how scientists work. It is recommended that this course not be a substitute for tradtional biology but be used to augment the understanding of…

This digest provides annotated bibliographies of articles published in THE AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE TEACHERS' JOURNAL from May 1955 to December 1973. Subjects included are: the place of science in the curriculum, scientific literacy, organization of science programs, current general science courses, current junior science courses, current senior science…

Briefly traces the history of science curriculum development in the United States. Explains learning contracts and mastery learning as two techniques for humanizing science instruction. Summarizes the main objectives for science teaching, the rationales, and the claims that must be satisfied. (GS)

Describes a self-paced, mastery-oriented introductory physics course offered at Cornell University which incorporates aspects of audio-tutorial instruction and the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). (SL)

Describes an innovative campus wide program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for undergraduate education. It is individually structured, student centered, project oriented and designed to produce a professional who works creatively with specialists from other disciplines and who has a wide awareness of the larger world of humanity. (BR)

Advocates the use of minicourses in teaching secondary school science. Topics are suggested and methods for structuring minicourses are discussed. (JR)