Discusses the important challenges facing high school chemistry teachers in the 1980s. Topics include increasing the enrollment of non-science-oriented students in high school chemistry courses and teaching the Interdisciplinary Approaches to Chemistry (IAC) program to college-bound general students. (BT)

The utilization of principles from the performing arts to enliven teaching technique is explored through the University of South Carolina's "Teaching as a Performing Art" program. (LH)

Describes the development and present activities of the Louisiana arts slide library which includes nearly 300 complete sets of slides for efficient delivery of fine arts and culture education to the schoolrooms of the state. (CMV)

Describes a method used at Catawba Valley Technical Institute (CVTI) to provide individualized feedback to students in basic English composition courses through tape recordings of the teacher's reactions and suggestions. Presents suggestions for instructors on how to utilize tape feedback, lists actual classroom logistics to implement the program,…

Describes and evaluates a simulation game which was developed to help undergraduate students in sociology apply sociological principles to a study of family and marital interactions. Evaluations indicated that most students enjoyed the game and believed they learned sociological principles from their participation. (Author/DB)

The article discusses the history, philosophy goals of a treatment program for seriously emotionally disturbed junior high school students. (Author/PHR)

The metric education program developed at Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, Niceville, Florida, for students and the community in general consists of three components: a metric measurement course; multimedia labor for independent study; and metric signs located throughout the campus. Instructional approaches for adult students are noted. (MF)

The experience of nontraditional learning events, such as a day in a graveyard, can prove beneficial to elementary school students and education undergraduates alike. (LH)

Presents the comments of a panel of independent school publications advisers regarding the journalism programs and newspaper publication practices at their schools. (GT)

A residential fieldwork program is described, which is part of a biology course in a one-year teacher-training program. For those students with little expertise in field biology, a course is provided in addition to a school-based tutor. For those with the necessary background, an opportunity is provided to plan and teach a residential course. (BB)

The article describes the ways in which formative evaluation was used in the development of a hospital's critical care nursing education program during the teaching/learning process, and in improving instruction in the program. Suggestions are made to guide others wishing to utilize formative evaluation effectively. (Author/AJ)

The author identifies eight approaches to values education and outlines his findings in relation to the desirability of each for the history teacher. Teaching examples are provided. (Author)

The very first day of school! It can be a happy "homecoming" when kindergartners already know their teacher. (Editor)

Intended for parents and teachers working with hearing impaired children, the article explains the use of an adaptive dialogue consisting of words and phrases which not only help the children to communicate their needs, but also give them some control of the events surrounding them. (Author/IM)