Describes status/role of values education, considering educational approaches to values by highlighting distinctive features of each. A values model is proposed to aid environmental educators in planning/conducting a value-based curriculum. Fourteen skills are listed which can be used to build a curriculum which incorporates a wide range of…

Argues for the development of new literary texts and for the development of new and appropriate literary theories to teach these texts. (HOD)

Discusses the need for a reformed English curriculum. (HOD)

Analyzes the development of small systems (under 15,000 part-time students) and introduces a new cost model to examine the importance of institution costs and course life and the economic impact of policy alternatives. It then examines aspects of management requiring special attention for these smaller systems. (EAO)

The works of Hilda Taba, known for her leadership of the social studies curriculum project and for her teaching strategies designed to promote different types of thinking in children, are presented. The Taba Social Science Program represents the culmination, in practice and curriculum materials, of Taba's professional life and thought. (PN)

Various techniques are described for which a teacher might use dramatics in a classroom situation. Questions which might be asked by the classroom teacher include: purpose and use of drama in the classroom; development of skills; classroom space problems; and time. (JN)

Ways to overcome classroom restrictions, equipment costs, and a lack of knowledge or training in the teaching of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are discussed. (CMJ)

Presents an outline of a writing program designed to provide both the mental stimulation and ego involvement that enhance retirement life. (RL)

Suggestions for teacher-oriented supervision of classroom practices, development of new courses, and grading and assignment policies are discussed. (HTH)

Describes a program that permits failing accounting students a second chance to pass by transferring them out of their original section into a new section designed specifically for failing students. The approach is adaptable to any community college and creates few administrative problems. (CT)