Discusses the importance of teaching students the history of journalism history. Reviews two perspectives in the teaching of journalism history--the Developmental and the Progressive. (FL)

Presents findings of a survey of journalism programs in Chinese universities. Concludes that their photojournalism courses generally emphasize theory and basic photography techniques. (FL)

Seven discussion topics for developmental psychology are presented. The topics focus on problems that students might encounter in their lives and are intended to promote application of course material. (Author/GEA)

Uses an experience from a senior-level research design class to disprove textbook suggestions that the illusory movement of the autokinetic effect is susceptible to suggestion. Cautions instructors not to use these misleading textbook accounts simply because they are a "grabber." (Author/GEA)

The development of an educational psychology course is discussed, focusing on approach, class format, team presentation method, goals and objectives, learning activities, evaluation methods, and philosophical underpinnings. (CB)

Describes implementation and content of a course in developing videotapes for use by business and by educational, medical, governmental and other nonprofit organizations. (HTH)

A survey was made of almost 300 teacher candidates regarding an educational technology class. Students were asked to rate topics covered in the class as to importance and to note when more information would have been desirable. Results are presented. (MT)

Describes a laboratory course in mineralogy offered for humanities majors. Discusses the course's topics, requirements, and structure. (ML)

Presents descriptions (syllabi, outlines, goals) of interdisciplinary environmental studies courses. Topic areas of these courses include: environmental sociology; human ecology (politics, institutions, and the environment); humans and the environment in historical perspective; environmental management; humans, hazards, and disasters; and other…

A coed health education course for hearing impaired 11th graders touched upon family relationships and sexuality. Resources for health education are listed. (CL)

This article focuses on three aspects of kinesiology: training principles, technique, and class design as they relate to injury prevention. Recommendations for prevention of some common dance injuries are offered. (MT)

Points out that programing as subject matter emerges at various points in academic programs: in introductory courses, in radio and television production and management courses, etc. Outlines programing course structure covering units or comprehensive treatment of the subject. (PD)

An interdisciplinary course in American literature presented deaf high schoolers with a comprehensive survey of American literature in a historical context. Skills in research, critical thinking, expresssion of ideas and opinions, and group interaction were emphasized. (CL)

Reviews the history of the evolution-creationism controversy, citing court cases pertaining to it. (FL)

Discusses issues related to teaching about orbitals in beginning chemistry courses. Lavoisier's rule, Lewis's orbitals, Pauli's principle, the physics related to chemical concepts are examined. The American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training's position on these issues is briefly addressed. (JN)