Examines six dilemmas endemic to teacher education: coverage versus mastery emphases; evaluative versus affective emphases; emphasis on current versus future needs of candidates; thematic versus eclectic approaches; emphasis on current practices versus innovative practice; and specific versus global assessment criteria. (SM)

A model for developing systemwide interventions for behavioral and social skill deficits in preschool children with handicaps is discussed. The model incorporates a comprehensive, curriculum-based approach to assessment and program planning and a competency-based, didactic approach to teaching behavioral and social skills. (Author/DB)

An astrophysics course based on the constructivist approach to science teaching is described. The study of galactic structure is given as an example. Direct experiences and observations, representative-symbolic language, organized knowledge, and formal strategies are emphasized. (KR)

Describes a sociology major curriculum at Alverno College in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) designed around ability-based and assessment-based learning. Explores the daily teaching practices and curriculum development. States that students learn to evaluate their development. Includes portions of the syllabi and learning assessments from two courses. (NL)

Discusses two upper division writing-intensive courses, Sociological Theory and Sociology of Religion, offered at Millsaps College (Mississippi). Argues that greater emphasis on writing in the upper-division sociology courses allows students to become better learners and better sociologists. (DB)

The article focuses on the development of gifted behavior in children through nurturing the whole child, accommodating individual differences, and providing a wide range of educational experiences. A differentiated curriculum is recommended, which promotes higher cognitive processes, uses teaching strategies appropriate for able children, and…

Practical steps taken by one college department to develop and expand overlapping concerns about second-language instruction methods are reported. Ways are described for promoting communication and cooperation among instructors with different approaches and priorities, along with techniques for helping students adapt to different teaching styles.…

Asserts that international economics textbooks pay too little attention to the complexity of issues and problems facing individual nations. Describes a country report project included as part of a college-level international or development economics course. Provides two student instruction sheets and a sample country report. (CFR)

Contends that a college-level capstone course in sociology should synthesize prior knowledge and foster continuing affilation with the discipline. Discusses six pedagogical principles that promote a continuing relationship with sociology. Describes content and instructional procedures used in a senior seminar at Rider College (New Jersey). (CFR)

Compares a college-level senior seminar at Christoper Newport University (VA) to a rite of passage for new members in the field. Describes the structure, content, and assignments used in the course. Lists criteria used to evaluate student papers and presentations. (CFR)

Describes how the faculty of a counselor-education program developed and implemented a social-advocacy model of counselor preparation. States that preparing counselors to be advocates for change puts counseling in action. Encourages counselor educators to consider the value of social advocacy in counselor preparation. (Author/MKA)

Contends that community colleges need to move from the comfort of the instruction paradigm to that of the learning paradigm for the next century. Asserts that a curriculum based on learner outcomes can be created with the aid of new technology and well-trained faculty. Proposes suggestions for making the transformation to become a learner-centered…

Examines changes advocated in math and science standards documents to determine their impact on school science and mathematics curricula, integration, and corresponding practices. Finds that complete integration of science and mathematics curricula is often not realized. Contains 15 references. (WRM)

Urges "watering up" the curriculum for adolescents with learning disabilities and identifies principles associated with making knowledge construction more meaningful. Offered are specific instructional techniques for use in inclusive settings, such as focusing on teaching big ideas, promoting elaboration, relating to real-world contexts, and…

Describes a four-level system for planning and implementing learning centers for gifted early-childhood classrooms. The levels are: teacher-planned/teacher-directed, teacher-planned/student-directed, student-planned/teacher-directed, and student-planned/student-directed. The philosophical, curricular, and instructional foundations for the…