Combines a discussion of classroom uses for the children's book "My Two Uncles" with one on bibliotherapy with children. Explains that bibliotherapy provides information about confusing or sensitive topics through literature. Suggests that "My Two Uncles" can be used to reassure students who know homosexual couples and to encourage tolerance. (DSK)

Introduces the special issue on teaching about gender and ethnicity in psychology, reviewing empirical studies of the inclusiveness of curricula, and presenting an overview of the six other articles in the issue. Themes include the complexity of the interaction between gender and ethnicity. (SLD)

Online courses raise instructional concerns about goals, philosophy, changes in teaching and teacher roles, and evaluation. Creating interactivity is a crucial issue. Organizational issues include face-to-face components, group interaction, and prerequisites. Institutions must be concerned about faculty incentives, access and equity, ongoing…

Discusses the place of GTE (Generic Tutoring Environment) as an approach to bridging the gap between computer-assisted learning and intelligent tutoring systems; describes DCG (dynamic courseware generation) which allows dynamic planning of the contents of an instructional course; and considers combining GTE with DCG. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the need for an integrated approach to teaching both qualitative and quantitative research methods in library and information science master's degree programs. Also suggests a scenario for applying it within the realm of a single semester course. (Author/LRW)

Discusses two children's picture books: "Smoky Night" and "The House that Crack Built." Notes that the books deal with the Los Angeles riots and the use and distribution of crack cocaine. Concludes that each book treats important issues with sensitivity and honesty and is engaging, even when dealing with controversial topics in…

Discusses how religion and fiction can be a troublesome blend in literature for young people. Notes that many writers have found it simpler to avoid spiritual issues altogether, to stay with the safe and secular. Describes that one solution a number of writers have grasped is to portray protagonists as learning to seek the answers within…

Describes a course at the University of San Diego on issues of spirituality in family therapy which offers family therapy students an opportunity to examine the place of spirituality and religion in therapy. Course goals include training in opening a dialogue about spirituality with clients; expanding student awareness of comparative religions;…

Describes the controversy and eventual success of the use of "Heaven's Coast" by Mark Doty (an account of the author's mourning of the loss of his partner Wally to AIDS) as a common text for students at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. (EV)

Discusses the importance of conveying content material in a course while addressing student learning styles. Directs student study time toward major concepts and encourages them to teach themselves some of the material so that classroom time is largely used to explore more difficult material and applications. Emphasizes instructors focusing on…

Describes a strategy for a study of social problems in social studies classes that involves selecting brief excerpts from various literary genres that focus on a key social issue. Notes the students identify the problem, consider its implications, and offer solutions--then the students are encouraged to read the entire text to see how the problem…

Describes the innovative content and structure of an introductory course on clinical patient care at the Illinois College of Optometry. Critiques its success based on student grades and feedback, concluding that it was successful in imparting skills of data analysis but had minimal impact on students' ability to empathize with patients. (EV)

Discusses where censorship comes from, taking a positive approach to censorship, how to make censorship work for teachers in the classroom, teaching through controversy, teaching students to become critical readers, and using controversial literature in the classroom. Appends a 24-item list of children's classics and books for young adults often…

Survey responses (n=131) from technology education leaders (teachers, supervisors, teacher educators, professional association boards) showed significant agreement on curriculum approaches: very strong at the elementary level, less so in high schools. In elementary schools, technology education was viewed as method, in middle schools as an…

Replicating a 1984 study, a survey of home economics/family studies coordinators in the 10 Canadian provinces found the following: home economics has expanded into grades lower than 8; required courses have increased; core curriculum has not changed radically; there is increased focus on family well-being; and there is a need to address curriculum…