This course guide is designed to aid the course administrator and coordinator in understanding, developing, and implementing all phases of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor training course. An introduction provides an overview of the training program and the administrator's and coordinator's responsibilities in the organization and…

These instructor lesson plans comprise one of three documents prepared for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Training Program. Prepared for course instructors, this document contains a detailed outline of course content and guidance for teaching each of 12 lessons. Components include performance objectives, requirements (material,…

This document contains two U.S. Coast Guard self-study pamphlets that provide training in helicopter flight preparation and avionics duties. Each pamphlet consists of a number of lessons that include objectives, information illustrated with line drawings and/or photographs, and self-quizzes with answers. The avionics course covers the following…

The Community Outreach Curriculum described in this paper is designed to prepare community health aides employed through the Outreach Department of Pima County (Arizona) Indian Health Inc., (PCIHI), which consists of two medical clinics on two separate reservations. The first sections of the paper describe PCIHI, provide a rationale for the…

Designed with the new teacher in mind, this kindergarten curriculum guide begins Part I with a statement of beliefs and goals guiding educational practice and lists needs and characteristics of kindergarten children. Part II focuses on preparing for the school year and offers information to help teachers become oriented to unfamiliar school…

In response to an existing need in the nursing education literature, this paper suggests a comprehensive strategy for applying instructional design procedures to the staff development of in-hospital nursing personnel. Although instructional design themes are present in the nursing education literature, each entry can be characterized as focusing…

Defining general semantics as the study of words or symbols and their effects on human behavior, this paper proposes a general semantics approach to the teaching of style in college introductory speech courses. The paper cites results of a 1980 survey of basic speech course content and emphases, showing that while most courses devote a great deal…

A study examined the types of writing courses currently offered by English departments at major universities, how they have changed over the last 10 years, and whether enrollments have increased or decreased during that period. The English departments at 198 institutions with graduate programs were surveyed; 105 usable responses were received (a…

This evaluation report contains descriptive information about the population of students retained during the 1985-86 school year under a new policy in San Diego City (California) Schools. The courses failed by at-risk secondary school students were analyzed in terms of course content and student outcomes. Intervention strategies attempted with…

One of the most important areas for business educators to address in preparing their students to compete effectively in world markets is cross-cultural negotiating and conflict management. To do so, teachers must prepare students to understand the markets into which they enter as managers. The objective is not to learn a great deal about one…

This syllabus outlines a course of study for high school students in the New York State Regents Physics program. It is a major revision of the 1967 edition. It identifies skills students should master, encourages the development of positive science attitudes and emphasizes problem solving. The five core areas represent the basics for all students,…

Directed toward the continued refinement of English/Language Arts classroom programs in California schools, this guidebook of curriculum standards for grades 9-12 focuses on an integrated approach to reading in which students share a common classroom experience. The guide presents 10 major concepts essential for the English/Language Arts…

A study of the organization of modern language curricula in Council of Europe member countries includes a discussion of theoretical aspects and problem areas in syllabus design, an analysis of syllabuses for school use, and a statement of the principles of syllabus construction. The discussion of syllabus design problems looks at the concept of…

These guidelines for effective school health education to prevent the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases, were developed to help school personnel and others plan, implement, and evaluate educational efforts to prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality associated with AIDS and other human…

The issues of reproductive choice and domination of women through the use of reproductive technologies have placed feminists at odds with the medical profession and consumers. Inspired by the Feminist International Network of Resistance to Reproductive and Genetic Engineering (FINRRAGE), this collection of 21 essays advances a critical analysis of…