The San Mateo Educational Resources Center (SMERC) has compiled an annotated bibliography of curriculum guides produced by California county and local educational agencies during 1974. It is divided into three sections: Subject, Institution, and Summary. The purpose of the Resource Guide is to provide to California educators a state-wide awareness…

This paper, presented at the National Science Teachers Association conference in April, 1972, in New York City, describes a unique school (called a "magnet" school) designed for Dayton, Ohio. With open enrollment and adequate transportation, students will come from all parts of the city. The school will offer basic and required courses in all…

An overview of the objectives and courses of a doctoral program in forensic psychology is provided. Forensic psychology is the application of psychological methods, principles, and skills to the relevant needs of the legal system. (DE)

Tells how public relations firms assisted the Kent State University journalism department when enrollments increased and money became scarce. (RB)

Describes a course offered through the University of Missouri which allows off-campus graduate students to obtain professional experience and get their names in print. (RB)

How can adult education help ease unemployment problems? Author attended a conference which looked at some alternative programs. (Editor/RK)

Argues that a bold restructuring of curriculum is a more effective response to the problems in undergraduate history teaching than minor course innovations. Discusses the recent reformation of the history curriculum at Canada's Laval University, presenting an outline of the undergraduate history programs. (GEA)

Described is a project in which third graders create their own corporation--a cupcake factory--and learn first-hand about economic principles and the decisions that businesses must make in the market economy. The cupcake factory is one example of how enterprising educators can make economics comprehensible and captivating. (RM)

National Science Foundation (NSF) Chautauqua-type short courses offer undergraduate science teachers the opportunity to absorbe new ideas from highly respected scholars. A complete list of courses, course directors, locations, dates, and registration fees for the 1983-84 program is provided. Subject areas include: instructional composting, cells…

In response to growth of microelectronics and changes in microchip design/manufacturing technology, universities are supporting class projects for students. Approximately 50 schools now conduct such programs which have resulted from earlier National Science Foundation sponsorship. Major advantages for the students include designing experience,…

This paper discusses the law-related studies provided in a human ecology degree program. The studies involve workshops which are project-oriented experiences and courses which provide skills and knowledge. The program emphasizes law relating to land use management, small business enterprises, consumer protection, real estate, and family. (MR)

The steps involved in producing a course of study for students in years 11 and 12 are traced. General goals for education are discussed, and curriculum development efforts are described. Selected mathematics courses are described in detail. (DT)

Engineering courses were taught in South Vietnam by an American instructor. Students read course notes typed in English, held discussions among themselves in Vietnamese, and asked questions through translators. Students were able to learn with a minimum of direct verbal communication if they had a reading knowledge of the instructor's language.…

Describes how the College of Education at the University of Kentucky is implementing Internet communications training for pre-service teachers and for teacher professional development programs. (RS)