Describes a course designed to expose neophytes to methodology used in chemical process industries to evaluate commercial feasibility of proposed projects. Previously acquired disciplines are integrated to facilitate process synthesis, gain appreciation of nature of industrial projects and industrial viewpoint in managing them, and to become adept…

A faculty member's study examined whether teaching strategies about controversial issues of housing are effective in developing public policy competencies and student action. Conclusive evidence was not found, but implications for future research are noted. (Author/MSE)

Examines the difficulty of determining sociology course objectives for the diverse student populations at community colleges. Argues that sociology instructors, in light of this diversity, should use a combination of teaching modalities and should stress content relating to college survival skills, enhanced social awareness, and increased…

An introducory course that is required of all students of higher education at Claremont Graduate School, entitled "Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Higher Education," is described. (SF)

The use of a laboratory demonstration and discussion period in physiology and pharmacology instruction at the Univeristy of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is described. The advantages for instruction include lower costs, fewer personnel and animals required, less time required in the curriculum, and increased student attention in class.…

Overviews the most recently published or revised version of North American second-year Italian textbooks. Notes that each of the six textbooks reviewed provides sound pedagogical materials designed to enhance instruction. (55 references) (CK)

Examines the extent to which foreign language use should play a prominent part in a course. The article discusses subject knowledge; factors affecting students' language skills; course objectives, structure and content; student reaction to questions about tutor input and the topics appropriate for teaching in the foreign language; and perceived…

Explores the classroom dynamics of multicultural courses, describes various forms of student resistance, and suggests appropriate teaching methods. Recommends using a case studies approach, short feedback evaluations, setting ground rules for discussions, using anecdotal texts to illustrate historical information, and establishing a climate of…

Described is a nonmajor mathematics course taught using computers and lab experiments. Included are the challenge, solution, description of the first class, problems, successes, the syllabus, student comments, and the conclusion. (KR)

Discussed are the two sides to the question of laboratory dissections. Alternatives to dissection are proposed as well as the importance of incorporating dissections in a science curriculum. (KR)

Provides a syllabus and teaching notes for a course on gender and communication theory. Presents teaching notes based on the assumption that a course grounded in a gender perspective requires style in the classroom that complements the course content. (KEH)

Discusses how adult general education liberal arts requirements do not help adult students and how they may actually discourage students. Discusses alternative courses instituted by the University without Walls (UWW) program that provide lifelong learning activities incorporating liberal arts skills and knowledge with experiential learning. (JS)

Described are experiences for incorporating writing assignments in mathematics and computer science courses. Reports survey results from students who participated in the courses. (YP)

Presented is an issue analysis technique that allows learners to organize information about an issue in a conceptual framework. Examples of issues and value descriptors, components of issue analysis, and an example of an analysis are given. (CW)

Discusses changes made since the publication of "A Nation at Risk." Presents a chemistry course in which scientific literacy is a major emphasis. Provides methodology for the course and a listing of the topics for instruction. Notes several criticisms of the approach. (MVL)