A classification system developed and used by the author indicates one logical way to approach the development of curriculum and materials for communication electronics. It is open-ended, so that new developments can be classified and added at the appropriate place of importance with respect to the total body of knowledge. (Author)

This handbook, which suggests resources for curriculum development, is designed to assist schools in meeting the curriculum requirements of Vermont's Public School Approval and to be a resource for local districts developing curriculum. Sections are represented on: (1) establishing the necessity for curriculum revision and/or development; (2)…

Bibliotherapy--guidance in the solution of personal problems through selected reading--has medical, social, and educational applications. Ancient libraries bear inscriptions implying the recognition of the value of bibliotherapy. From the nineteenth century, medical and educational people have utilized bibliotherapy in working with a number of…

THIRTEEN TEACHERS USED COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION TO WRITE AND STORE THEIR OWN PROGRAMS OF COURSE WORK IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. ALTHOUGH TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AND TIME DELAYS WERE ENCOUNTERED, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT MOST OF THE TEACHERS BENEFITTED FROM THIS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION. (LH)

Described is the development of a course that combines subject matter from introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. The syllabus was written by four college science teachers, three of whom taught the course at Portland State College to 32 freshmen and sophomores. To evaluate the course, achievement tests and attitude surveys were…

The development of new courses is described and weaknesses are identified. The current position of the project is reviewed in terms of production of syllabuses and books, production of equipment, acceptability in schools, and administration and staffing. Biology syllabuses and textbooks are discussed in more detail. Appendices include reports of…

Describes a biochemistry program at the University of Lancaster designed to emphasize the need for thinking clearly and persevering through a problem. (GS)

Describes a forensic science course designed to give criminal justice students the knowledge and technology of science to solve a crime. The article includes a listing of topic areas, suggestions for the presentation of the content material, and an outline of the content and design. (MA)

Summarizes some of the approaches a feminist can use in the classroom and reports the student interest generated when women are included as subject matter in part of a regional geography course. (Author/AV)

The current danger in curriculum development is the emphasis on "who decides" to the exclusion of any emphasis on "what to teach"; effective reform programs, such as the Bay Area Writing Project, emphasize course content. (JD)

A procedure derived from classical test theory analyzes course grades and report results to assess third-year clerkships at a midwestern medical school. The procedure is sensitive to a large range of characteristics of the courses and is a promising supplement to student course evaluations in studying curriculum change. (SLD)

Examines the suitability of the traditional arc elasticity measure as a component of the economics curriculum. Demonstrates that the midpoint measure is subject to shortcomings as it invariably approaches one when price changes become large. Discusses point elasticity of demand as an alternative to the midpoint measure in the principles course.…

Provides information on current and anticipated course offerings, programs, and workshops or seminars in technical communication at 30 colleges. (FL)

Social psychology has separate sociological and psychological approaches that must be bridged in undergraduate courses. One possible course format is to cover a variety of theories, then their substantive applications. Two texts, detailed handouts, and demonstrations, including simulations and field problems, help students to understand and…

Condenses the report made by the Commission on Public Relations Education to the Public Relations Division of the Association for Education in Journalism, recommending steps to improve college public relations curriculums. (RB)