Two critical problems facing the software (S/W) industry today are the lack of appreciation of the full benefits that can be derived from Software Verification and Validation (V&V) and an associated problem of shortage of adequately trained V&V practitioners. To address this situation, the software V&V course curriculum at the author's…

The purpose of this simulation is to develop in students an awareness of a fundamental legal principle: that procedure is the essence of justice. (Author)

These five mazes, with instruction manual, are designed to facilitate counselors' understanding of potential consequences and their ability to make appropriate legal and ethical decisions as helping professionals. Each maze consists of a problem situation similar to ones that might actually occur in a counseling situation, followed by several…

This manual consists of comprehensive outlines of instruction programs to teach high school students about the U.S. laws and legal systems. The outlines are intended to supplement earlier program materials published by the Wisconsin State Bar and are keyed to instructional units in the master schedule. The teaching approach is one of continuous…

This is the second issue of a new journal designed to keep elementary and secondary school teachers and students up-to-date with developments in law-related education. The focus of this issue is on discipline and due process in the schools. One article discusses recent court cases concerning the rights of students versus the rights of school…

Designed to facilitate the expanded use of mock trials, this manual is divided into two principle sections--a teacher's guide and a student's guide. The teacher's guide contains specific advice to teachers on all aspects of preparing for a mock trial and seven specific lesson plans for a 2- to 3-week mock trial unit. Each lesson contains…

This new, revised edition of the Inquiry instructional materials is designed for use in teaching high school students about the U. S. laws and legal systems. The revised outlines, designed for instructors who have had legal training, are less technical and more informal, include new concepts and many current relevant topics, and de-emphasize…

Considerations in planning optometric clinical experiences are discussed, including guidelines for curriculum design, typical teaching strategies, teaching methods and materials, support services and resources, student orientation and debriefing, logistics, costs, personnel, funding sources, and legal liability issues. (MSE)

These materials include the script for a mock trial in which students are asked to role play the participants in a case based on the facts of New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985). The case raised questions involving a students' rights to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment and schools' needs to…

The high school curriculum guide on law consists of an outline of the American legal system. A major objective is to provide students with legal knowledge in order to better understand the reasons for keeping the law. Both the public and individual's responsibilities toward law enforcement are dealt with. The guide is divided into five units. Unit…

The annotated bibliography cites law-related curriculum materials for elementary and secondary education. Most materials listed have been published in the 70's with the exception of a few dating from the 60's. The bibliography consists of the following seven sections: 1) origins and concepts of law; 2) the constitution; 3) the bill of rights; 4)…

The student-oriented newsletter provides learning activities, background information, resources, teaching techniques, case studies, and other sources to help high school teachers develop, plan, and implement a course on the Supreme Court in a legal education program. The first chapter examines the role of the Supreme Court in American life,…

The guide presents 26 lessons for use by fifth grade classroom teachers as they develop and implement legal education programs. Objectives of the program are to foster understanding of and respect for law, help children understand why rules are necessary, and increase knowledge about the American legal system. It is suggested that the lessons be…

This work emphasizes the culture and characteristics of native people as they relate to legal education and information programs and serves as a guide for designing and implementing these programs. The literature review stresses five program requisites: (1) community commitment to the program, (2) incorporation of traditional laws and customs in…