Effective ways to teach the science of acoustics to non-engineering students are presented and discussed. Topics include the physics of sound, sound wave phenomena, and noise control. (MLH)

The teaching guide and course outline for a 12-week course in soils and foundations is designed to help student technicians in a two-year associate degree civil engineering technology program to obtain entry level employment as highway engineering aides, soil testing technicians, soil mappers, or construction inspectors. The seven teaching units…

The extensive social-scientific interest and continuing relevance of environmental study assure its immediate and long-range importance in the social studies. But the crisis atmosphere surrounding this issue threatens a thoughtful, systematic approach to the subject, and poses the danger of a careless rush to activity. As social studies educators,…

As part of a broad effort to develop qualities and attitudes of mind implied by phrases such as "global perspective" and "worldmindedness," this paper considers the main practical and theoretical questions which are likely to arise in developing a world studies unit in secondary schools. Three major sections comprise the paper. The first section…

A course for youth and adults interested in a career in apparel manufacturing and the needle trades is presented. Instruction will include a sampling tour of interest, introducing all phases of the industry from designing to shipping. Instructional materials include films, transparencies, lectures and demonstrations, information sheets,…

This course includes a study of the industrial single needle machine, its principal parts, general care, threading, and basic skills in machine practice. Instructional materials include films, illustration, information sheets, and other materials. (CK)

This teaching guide covers a study of significant literary works that deal with man's capacity for illusion and self-deception in his quest for identification and fulfillment. The guide lists Performance Objectives, Course Content, Teaching Strategies, Learning Activities, Student Resources, and Teacher Resources. The subject matter range is (1)…

In this guide to a quinmester course in which the student examines and analyzes the themes and techniques of the rock poet in the lyrics of modern rock music, performance objectives, course content, teaching strategies, learning activities, and lists of student and teacher resources are provided. (DB)

An outline of a quinmester course to increase the student's understanding and enjoyment of the short story is provided. The outline contains performance objectives, course content, teaching strategies, and lists of student and teacher resources. Elements of the short story that are emphasized are point of view, setting, theme, plot, and character.…

Suggestions are made for the achievement of an interesting and successful language laboratory to the student as well as the instructor. (RM)

Describes a German literature course for college students. Emphasis is on individualized instruction and group work. Flexibility in choosing texts is considered important. (TL)

A discussion is presented on the role of secondary teachers in public schools, followed by a sequence for teaching oxidation-reduction in secondary school chemistry courses. (BB)

The inclusion of Watson's "The Double Helix" in a high school biology DNA unit is described. (BB)

This paper describes course design aimed at catching up with current business practice. Discussion concerns differences between old and new pedagogies, as well as obstacles in the way of adopting the new approach, particularly in the introductory course. (Author/IRT)

Examines ways of developing college students' motivation for mathematical training; describes the type of mathematical knowledge required in the geography discipline; and explores an applied approach to mathematics teaching based on a systems concept. For journal availability, see SO 506 224. (Author/AV)