Educational institutions were among the pioneers in the development of radio broadcasting. By 1938, over 300 colleges reported offering at least one course in radio. In more recent times the surveys compiled by Harold Niven for the "Journal of Broadcasting" show a continued interest in broadcasting courses. The trend is toward Communications or…

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…

This research paper generally relates psychology to teaching; specifically, behavior shaping to curriculum planning. Reports are cited that emphasize operant learning as a means of behavior modification. In this instance, the teacher provides a favorable learning situation and arranges environmental factors to increase or decrease the frequency of…

In a description of two kinds of undergraduate courses involving development groups, the author differentiates between one course format that alternates a lecture-laboratory approach and one that makes no distinction between lecture and laboratory components. Both categories, cover a variety of cognitive material such as personality theory,…

This intergroup institute was comprised of thirty secondary school teachers of the City of Chester, Pennsylvania who were chosen because of the need for teachers to be trained in the attitudes and skills most useful for desegregation, so that they may be change agents among the faculty; others needed assistance because of special problems in their…

A new approach to the teaching of European history is being implemented in Advanced Placement secondary classes. In the latter 1950's a Committee of Examiners composed of European history professors and secondary teachers formulated a course description comprised of a brief outline of an introductory survey in European history. It was organized…

This study explores the proposition that literary criticism may be an important part of the elementary school curriculum and that its practice can be informed by the theories of Northrop Frye. The study is in three parts. The first chapter of Part I argues that there is virtually no emphasis in the elementary school on the study of literature as…

This document states the general philosophy behind curriculum planning and improvement in Colombia. Topics covered are recognized educational needs and objectives, the role of the school, curriculum structure and development, teacher and student roles, factors that need to be considered for educational improvement, and steps for carrying out that…

A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND GUIDELINES FOR SCIENCE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ARE PRESENTED IN THIS VOLUME. THE BOOKLET CONSISTS OF THREE SECTIONS PLUS AN APPENDIX. IN THE FIRST SECTION A SCIENCE EDUCATOR PROPOSES A PLAN FOR SCIENCE TEACHING COMPATIBLE WITH THE NATURE OF SCIENCE, CULTURAL CHANGES, AND THE EXPANDING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE. THE CHOICE OF…

An effort must be made in the field of phonetics to attract and retain the best students. With this goal in mind, teachers of phonetics must plan their programs with great care. Proper sequencing of the initial presentation in the teaching of transcription is essential. The most important consideration is that the student should be able to grasp…

Traces the development of a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through four semesters of large-scale use in introductory courses to the program's suspension. (CP)

This article describes a Topics Program in American Studies for college bound and non-college bound high school students. The philosophy behind the program is discussed and outlines of the objectives, skills, and topic titles are presented. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

A review of the Agricultural Careers curriculum developed by the Agricultural Education Department at Oklahoma State University is presented. (LH)

Describes an instructional format for introductory undergraduate earth science in which students work in small groups on topics of interest in earth science-related fields. (CP)

Identifies trends in teaching local history on the college level, including quantative studies, urban history, and redefinition of historical movements. Maintains that local history should be included in the college curriculum because it is a valuable discipline, helps integrate historical knowledge into the mainstream of society, and encourages…