Questions the content, procedures, and the organization of bibliography courses, and explores the assumptions behind the current structure of such courses. (RB)

The introductory paragraph of this paper briefly summarizes panel presentations by three scholars at The John Dewey Society Meeting (February 28, 1985) on the subject of teaching the philosophy of John Dewey. The approaches of Maxine Greene, Joe L. Green, and Richard Pratte are discussed. Following this, the author discusses several approaches to…

A STUDY OF ECONOMICS INSTRUCTION IN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE JUNIOR COLLEGES WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH REVIEW OF CATALOGS, COURSE OUTLINES, AND OTHER MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY THE COLLEGES, AND THROUGH VISITATION AND TEST ADMINISTRATION AT SELECTED COLLEGES. ALTHOUGH 78 OF THE 80 INSTITUTIONS OFFERED A 1-YEAR PRINCIPLES COURSE AND APPROXIMATELY…

This book is intended to serve as a starting point for the beginning mass media instructor. It is divided into five parts: (1) "Background on Mass Media Influence" will give the teacher grounds for inclusion of mass media study in the classroom; (2) "Subject Matter" gives capsule information on the subject area for the teacher; (3) "Sample…

An experienced business and technical writing teacher outlines a one-semester writing course for science and business majors. (RB)

Ways of developing successful remedial programs for high risk students entering college are described. (JD)

Two forums on the collegiate-level basic health course were held at the annual American School Health Association convention to discuss basic criteria (e.g., time schedules, teaching staff, grading, instructional strategies) and course content as taught at various universities. (MJB)

Gives brief suggestions for using the "whodunit" to motivate student interest and analysis. (KS)

Discusses the implications of individualized elementary programs in relation to instructional materials, the goals of schooling, curriculum content, and the needs of the individual child. (MS)

Explains how the use of charts can help students sort out the many and varied cases and concepts in communication law. Contains an example of such a chart. (FL)

Provides a basic overview of legal concerns that affect communications in the business environment, including agency, defamation, credit and collection, information and privacy, employment, and copyright. Furnishes a teaching plan that suggests various classroom activities to help develop students' awareness of these legal concerns. Recommends…

Describes and compares the major approaches to organizing a writing course, classifying them under the following four terms: traditional modes, process, epistemic, and stylistic. Discusses the basic tenets of each teaching philosophy, suggests appropriate textbooks, and identifies various ways of implementing these approaches in the classroom. (JG)

Describes an educational program which uses primary sources, guest speakers, and group activities to deeply involve students in the study of the Holocaust. Includes student evaluations of the class and descriptions of their work and activities. (GEA)