Recommendations are made for introduction into mathematics undergraduate degree program of a course that focuses on issues relating to the cultural perspective of the discipline and for the allowance of more time and formal analysis about the history and philosophy underlying the topics examined within all mathematics courses. A list of 15…

Describes an undergraduate, clinical, child psychology course combining classroom, practicum, and guest speaker components. Provides students with an overview of characteristics, clinical theory, and treatment of primary disorders and problems of childhood and adolescence. Attempts to create linkages between academia and practitioners. Evaluations…

Discusses a research design course in which undergraduates were taught to program microcomputers for the control of experimental tasks. Describes the teaching approach for the three-hour course unit, along with the experimental tasks that were performed. Reports that students ranked the programing of experimental tasks as important as other…

The Department of Surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has developed a multidisciplinary clerkship that melds traditional and nontraditional clerkship features within an organizational structure that places the teaching, curriculum, and student evaluation responsibilities in the hands of the faculty. (MLW)

A national survey of 235 directors of programs offering Bachelors of Social Work found that sources of personal, structural, and institutional power were important predictors of power for middle managers in academic settings. Results also direct their programs and manage departmental resources. (Author/MSE)

Observation of mixed-age undergraduate classes and analysis of students' interactions showed that older students tended to dominate the discourse; the cognitive level of discourse was not altered by the presence of older students; and andragogical practices may not be the most effective strategies for mixed-age classes. (SK)

This article describes a model of collaborative study and field placement with undergraduate students in elementary education and special education at the State University of New York in Plattsburgh. It provides a rationale for collaborative teacher education and a proposed course structure to fit into existing teacher education programs as an…

Describes a learning theory course using methods recommended in the book, "Women's Ways of Knowing." Outlines course activities and assignments. Maintains that students gave the course high ratings on evaluations. (CFR)

Outlines the development of a curriculum in molecular science that prepares those students who have a deep understanding of chemistry concepts and principles, have collaboration skills, are able to use modern technology, and can write about chemistry. (DDR)

Describes a course for non-chemistry majors that uses a distance-education format. Utilizes lectures on videotape, electronic communication, thematic research assignments, and take-home lab projects. (DDR)

An outcome-based model for evaluating undergraduate international business programs presents a pedagogical perspective on key program components and suggests specific and measurable criteria for assessing the extent to which the program develops students' competencies and knowledge. An existing program at a small college is used as an example.…

Reports on a study to determine whether the presence of coordinate axes in a test of spatial-visualization ability affects scores and response times on a mental-rotations task for students enrolled in undergraduate introductory graphic communications classes. Based on Pavios's dual-coding theory. Contains 36 references. (DDR)

Evaluates two contrasting computer-based learning applications, based on the "open" hypermedia approach, that were introduced into undergraduate engineering degree courses. Concludes that carefully written computer-based applications can be effective for teaching basic knowledge and can also be used as a means for allowing students to develop…

Describes a chemistry information course developed at Oberlin College (Ohio) including team teaching by chemistry faculty and the science librarian, changes in course content, and guidelines set by the American Chemical Society. Course syllabus and sample assignments are appended. (LRW)

Discussion of cooperative learning focuses on how it can be used with course assignments that require students to use the chemical literature, based on experiences with undergraduate chemistry students at Earlham College (Indiana). Suggests factors to consider when developing cooperative learning exercises, including group dynamics and an emphasis…