The syllabus for a general biology course (which may be used for one Group III credit as an elective toward a New York State Regents High School Diploma) contains five major units. These units - Life Functions, Systems of the Human Body, Continuation of Life, The Green Plants, and Classification and Evolution - are designed to "involve the…

A course in sculptural art in the areas of welding, brazing and soldering is presented. The objective of the course is to introduce the student to these aspects of metal sculpture. Course content includes techniques in metal sculpture. (CK)

Two workshops on the Keller Plan (PSI) which were run in 1974 and 1975 are described and the evaluation results are reported. The aim of the workshops was to present an account of the principles and practice of Keller Plan courses and to provide an opportunity to write a sample unit. (Author)

Argues that the etic/emic distinction in teaching intercultural communication is an artificial one. Offers a framework which integrates both focuses as a basis for instruction. (MS)

The article discusses the frustration of a mathematically gifted child and his/her need for stimulus and extension. It outlines a course in mathematics presented at the Young Persons' Institute for the Promotion of Art and Science, Tel Aviv University Technical College. (Author)

Teaching an evening course in economics at an Adult Education Institute can be challenging. But it is very different from teaching economics in a college. Discusses adults' motives for studying economics, what economics should be taught, teaching methods, and ways to facilitate classroom discussion. (RM)

Leo Strauss' views concerning the way to teach political philosophy are discussed. The essay begins with a summary of Strauss' general conception of classical political philosophy. The remainder of the essay discusses the content of Strauss' book "What is Political Philosophy?" (RM)

Offers a number of quotations, many humorous, on a variety of subjects, such as persuasion, the limitations of data, making difficult concepts more intelligible, writing clearly, the computer's future role in communication, and self-reliance. (EL)

Offers objections to the idea as presented earlier by Joseph Schwab. (SP)

The need for systematic study of female accomplishments that have influenced the course of history is necessary if men (and women themselves) are to develop any real respect for the weaker sex." (CK)

An experimental six week, noncredit course entitled Witchcraft, Black Magic, and Modern Occultisms" proved to be a smashing success. (AN)

General systems theory can be applied to problems in the teaching of speech communication courses. The author describes general systems theory as it is applied to the designing, conducting and evaluation of speech communication courses. (Author/MS)