Describes the history and seven major characteristics of Nebraska Physical Science Project (NPSP). Characteristics include the reduction of artificial disciplinary lines by integration of chemistry and physics, self directed learning, self pacing, multiple resources for teachers and students, and emphasis on behavioral objectives. (PR)

Description of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) includes: nature of program psychological bases, learning environment, instructional materials, evaluation, and role of the teacher. Orients the reader to the SCIS program and reviews related literature and research. Bibliography. (BR)

The effectiveness of a cost containment curriculum integrated into a required 6-week community health-primary care clerkship at Brown University is described. A computerized patient management problem was administered to half the students in order to assess its discrete effect on the students. (MLW)

Describes the rationale for and general objectives of World Studies, a curriculum project emphasizing the teacher's role in developing instructional strategies. Includes general themes (getting on with others, learning about other people, understanding the news, the world tomorrow) and criteria for the project's inservice courses. (JN)

Examined is the teaching of mathematics for six to eight year olds in one classroom in Denmark. Examination is made of the textbook; discussion; activities; workcards; supplementary exercises; topic work; and games. Evaluation is designed to help students improve. (MP)

Some aspects of the reform of chemical education in the Netherlands are presented. These aspects include the reason for the reform and the results of the effort. Examples regarding the way entropy is treated and the treatment of quantitative chemical problems are given. (Author)

Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) in France is described, with three periods of development noted. It is felt teachers need to be motivated to use CAL. The current priority is seen to be teacher training, with secondary schools the focus. (MP)

An elementary mathematics curriculum, the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP), is discussed in terms of program philosophy, materials used, and the evaluation done so far. (MK)

Discusses changes in the open university which involved a wider range of courses that had nothing to do with the degree program, including in-service courses for teachers, courses for people working in the caring professions, and short courses for the community as a whole. (JEG)

Describes a cooperative program involving the English and business communication faculty at a community college that was designed to improve the writing skills of nontraditional students. Includes a questionnaire used to gather suggestions for appropriate business writing assignments and approaches that might be used in all writing classes. (FL)

A simulation project is described in which graduate nursing students learned about curriculum development, not through a traditional lecture/discussion course, but by assuming faculty roles themselves. The professor identified the developmental objectives, then served as a participant observer, and students structured the experience themselves.…

Some attempts to create situations where students work enthusiastically at mathematics are reviewed. Many approaches and items that could be used to generate pupil enthusiasm are presented. (MP)