This teacher's guide outlines the objectives, instructional procedures, student activities, and expected outcomes of an instructional unit on health, designed for the fifth and sixth grade students to create an awareness of the various factors that can affect the health conditions of individuals, especially aircraft pilots. (GA)

Describes the use of professional technical journals in a seminar program taught in French at a technical school in Bucharest.

Describes an undergraduate chemical engineering course which has been offered at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The objectives, structure, instructional materials and content of this course, which emphasizes the structure and usage of computer-aided design systems, are also included. (HM)

Focuses on the problems facing the chemical industry during the decade ahead. Government regulations, political activity by the industry, environmental concerns of the public, research and development, and competition are the major concerns discussed. (SA)

The science and technology advisor to the President of the United States presents the challenges facing Americans today in the fields of science and technology. The major topics focused on are people and development, agriculture, biomass and bioconversion, and regulation. (SA)

Presents an overview of the relation of nuclear power to human health and the environment, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power as an energy source urging technical educators to inculcate an awareness of the problems associated with the production of energy. Describes the fission reaction process, the hazards of…

A Consultancy Service was established by the Open University to deal with foreign requests for advice on the creation and development of distance learning systems. The approach to training courses is described along with examples of courses under development. (LBH)

The student development transcript, conceived in the 1970s for recording and validating student learning experiences outside the classroom, may come closer to reaching its potential through interactive computer technology. Programs combining student assessment of the college experience, mentoring, and use of the transcript grew in the 1980s but…

With the advent of the electronic library, librarians must teach not only home resources but also access to the vast array of global material. Not only will librarians help faculty and students do research, they will also help faculty develop new pedagogical methods, becoming more active in curriculum design, devising and evaluating assignments,…

Reviews six CD-ROMs and computer software packages that can serve as resource materials for education. In addition to costs, hardware requirements, and thematic links, includes features such as interface and screen design, ease of access, installation, educational uses, animation and sound, educational challenges and benefits, and student…

A survey of 148 library and information science (LIS) educators determined that electronic information resources in LIS curricula have been integrated into basic and advanced reference courses: Internet resources were covered by 81% and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) online union catalog by 53%. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice…

Reviews the development of community colleges in Missouri into a more integrated system since the first college was established in 1915. Emphasizes four events: enabling legislation in 1961, a shift in state oversight to postsecondary education in 1974, a 1990 change away from funding based on credit hours, and a decision to hire full time…

Responds to a position paper by Paul DeHart Hurd on the cultural roots of the focus on a science, technology, and society (STS) context for science teaching. Argues that implementation of STS education does not appear to be widespread, thus refuting Hurd's claim. (DDR)

Discusses the mission of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the context of a national strategy for science and mathematics education. Specifies the agenda of the organization as it relates to mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. Outlines what must occur for this agenda to be in place. (DDR)

Describes plans and support models at Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph-Macon College (Virginia) aimed at improving instruction by integrating digital technologies across the curriculum and transforming information technology support units. Focuses on the development of the electronic campus, digital libraries, virtual classrooms,…