Using the study of the history of medicine as a frame of reference, conceptualized in conjunction with past and current case material, the medical student can proceed upon a critique of assumptions about the role of medicine in society and explore his commitment in the course "Medical Relevancy" at the State University of New York…

At the University of Minnesota Medical School a course, Introduction to Clinical Medicine, introduces communication skills; develops interview skills consistent with students' personality, their role as medical students, and the patients' needs; assists students in becoming comfortable as medical students in the hospital setting; and teaches them…

Students were given an opportunity to explore teaching as a career when a program, designed to assist teachers in music classes, was developed to use student aides. (Author/RK)

Describes four sources for information about industry. (SB)

Presents the material given in one class period in a course on Environmental Studies at Chesterfield School, England. The topics covered include air pollution, water pollution, fertilizers, and insecticides. (JR)

Discusses laboratory-centered methods courses, the improvement of the teaching-learning situation, and the expansion of student teacher experience. (Author/RK)

A national organization of teachers, parents, and school administrators is organizing chapters around the United States to find the best ways to teach about the issues related to nuclear education, to develop new materials, and to research the effect of new curricula on students. (MLF)

The knowledge structure in a course determines what strategies students need in order to learn the subject matter and what methods a teacher may use to teach it. The conceptual structures in university courses were analyzed to provide a baseline for understanding the characteristics and organization of course content. (Author/MLW)

The draft version of the A-level biology common-core syllabus is currently being debated. The syllabus is included as part of a discussion highlighting its development. (JN)

Reports on survey data revealing the changes in advanced reporting courses, particularly those focusing on investigative reporting and specialized reporting (urban affairs, business, law, education). (RL)

The scope of an AADS-approved course in the management of medical emergencies at the predoctoral level is described. The dentist should have adequate training in detection of serious systemic emergencies and should be well-informed about the techniques for management of these problems both within and outside the dental office. (MLW)