By the end of the nineteenth century, the momentum for the idea of a more practical education better suited to life in a modern, technological world brought the first educational reform movements in the nation. Concurrent reform efforts at the state and national levels influenced both the historical development of Earth science education and the…

Describes an undergraduate chemistry course designed for prospective elementary school teachers. (Contains 18 references.) (YDS)

Describes a freshman level physics laboratory course which includes elements of mathematical statistics. (SL)

Describes a college-level chemistry laboratory format in which students individually schedule their laboratory time and use a slide-tape medium in place of a laboratory lecture. (MLH)

Describes a physics course where students visit industrial and government scientific research laboratories. The aim is to familiarize the students with research tools available, and to make them understand the potentials, limitations, the functioning principles, and the design features of the instruments. (GA)

Described is the development of computer assisted learning packages for nonscience major undergraduate students. The equipment needed to run the packages is described as well as the role and value of the packages. Several examples of the kind of computer graphics used in the computing laboratory are illustrated. The problems associated with the…

IN-ED is a monthly publication devoted to innovative educational ideas in higher education. In this issue, the facilities and equipment used in a completely self-paced life science laboratory at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin are described. Also discussed are the instructional methods used. (MH)

Described is a laboratory in which students are confronted with rigs built from full-sized industrial machinery and equipment. Students must draw a flow sheet, dismantle and draw key components, reassemble the parts, operate the rig, and interpret the run data. The laboratory and the course built around it are discussed. (KR)

Explains the use of computer workstations in Electronic Engineering and in Control and Computer Engineering. Provides an introduction; initial teaching exercises at the first year, second, and third year design, research and development; and conclusions. (YP)

Discussed is the use of volunteers to teach an astronomy laboratory course. Amateur astronomy groups were recruited to help teach this course. Advantages of using volunteers are listed. A list of student field experiences is included. (KR)