This document describes a developmental/preventive behavioral self-control seminar which was offered to undergraduate college students through a regularly scheduled class. The course format included lectures, personal projects and group interaction, as well as reading and discussing the basic concepts of behavioral modification. Specific…

Central Washington State College has established a project concerned with the education of migrant and Indian children, with special emphasis on teacher education. The project Center is located on reservation land owned by the Yakima Indian Nation, and students participating in the program will live in the area for 32 weeks of course study and…

Description of the development, trial, and evaluation of an interdisciplinary family life curriculum program consisting of four courses for high school students. The impact of the courses on student knowledge, inquiry skills, attitudes, and preferences was assessed. (Author/ND)

The IowaLink Program at the University of Iowa is a two-semester, academic support program for recruited students. The program provides an extended academic transition between high school and college for students who have demonstrated the potential to succeed at Iowa but who do not meet standards for regular admission. One of the features of the…

Describes the physics courses offered in 137 British institutions with basic requirements, course structures, advanced research fields, training activities, enrollment trends, and addresses for further information included in each entry. (CC)

An interdisciplinary course taught by a team of biology and social studies teachers in high school motivated students to work on various scientific and social problems. The course and the student's projects attracted considerable public attention and support. (PS)

Adult farmer education programs in Georgia utilize area adult teachers who work cooperatively with regular teachers of vocational agriculture. (GB)

Aims, objectives, and structure of a multidisciplinary course designed to train technicians to deal with pollution and its effects are discussed. The main component of the course focuses on practical aspects of monitoring and attainment of necessary sampling and analysis skills. A summary of course topics (units) is included. (Author/JN)

Reports results of a study comparing 15 engineering schools in the United States and abroad, focusing on undergraduate programs for the first degree beyond secondary education. For the United States, only programs leading to the B.S. in engineering were considered. (CS)

A continuing education program was developed to broaden the background of high school chemistry teachers. The program consisted of minicourses (focusing on a single topic) and short courses. (SK)