A prototypical minicomputer-based educational system was designed at the University of Texas Medical Branch to determine if it is possible to evolve complex educational programs which are effective and also flexible and of low cost. Freshman medical students using the minicomputer program substantially improved their problem-solving abilities in…

The book represents oral communication as a wide spectrum of speech events ranging from daily perfunctory comments to highly structured, formal speeches. The introductory chapter summarizes various approaches to the study of the communication process. The subsequent chapters present: (1) elements of communication language structure, language…

This unit, providing information about human nutrition and energy use, has been prepared for students whose level of thinking is transitional between concrete and formal stages. The unit is based upon an analogy between combustion and respiration and upon the molecular structure of food components. The core portion of the unit presents activities…

DESIGNED FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND PERSONS PREPARING TO BECOME FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS, THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WORKS PUBLISHED BETWEEN 1892 AND 1966 CONTAINS SECTIONS OF--(1) THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF LANGUAGE, (2) LINGUISTICS, INCLUDING APPLIED LINGUISTICS FOR SPECIFIC LANGUAGES, (3) PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE, (4) PHYSIOLOGY OF SPEECH, (5)…

Describes a clinical physiology course designed to teach 40 graduate nursing students scattered over a large, sparsely populated geographic area. The course included the use of self-instructional materials, but with content and evaluation equivalent to an on campus course. Student evaluation of the course is included.

Explored are the possibilities of using amplification in three sensory modes (audition, vision, and touch) in the education of the aurally handicapped. (BD)

The demonstrations and experiments described in this article are appropriate for junior high school and older students, including beginning students in college biology or botany. Included are culture and observation of zoospores, zoospore attraction to plant roots, and other topics. (BB)

In an attempt to replicate and extend previous findings on autonomic arousal and responsivity in children with minimal brain dysfunction (MBD), pupil size, heart rate, skin conductance, and skin temperature were recorded from 32 MBD and 45 control children (6-13 years old). (Author/CL)

Investigated are the perceived health problems/needs/interests of retirees and employees approaching retirement of a large southern federal agency. Common concerns are chronic disease, medical insurance, prevention of poor health, protection and maintenance of hearing and vision, weight control, exercise, and physical fitness. (MJB)

There is mounting evidence for the existence of the principle: syntropy--or "negative entropy"--through the influence of which forms tend to reach higher and higher levels of organization, order, and dynamic harmony. Presented at the Symposium on the Relationship between the Biological and Physical Sciences at Columbia University.…

A study involving 63 reading disabled children (7 to 12 years old) attempted to define more clearly the subgroups of learning disabled children. (Author/SBH)

Describes an experiment which demonstrates the association of particular metabolic biochemical changes and muscular fatigue. Highlights applications related to cellular energy metabolism, metabolic regulation, and muscle energetics. (ML)

Reports results of surveys received from universities concerning aspects of departmental operation which include type of institution, numbers of faculty with academic appointments, salaries, budgets and graduate program stipends, sources of support and areas of study/research. Some data are represented by tables and graphs. (RT)

Fifteen 1-year-olds without otitis media were compared to 12 babies who were otitis positive. No significant differences were detected on the Bayley Scales of Infant Development or the Sequenced Inventory of Communication Development (SICD) Receptive scale. However, the otitis-positive group exhibited lower SICD Expressive scores than the…

Presents a laboratory exercise suitable for advanced placement biology or chemistry classes. Discusses the theoretical approach, preparation and standardization of reagents, and results. Emphasizes standard analytical procedure and chelometric titration. (CW)