A male student in a California State University-Sacramento psychology lecture on female masturbation has filed a sexual harassment complaint, claiming the lecture violated institutional policy by creating an intimidating, hostile, and offensive learning environment. He felt the lecture was inappropriately graphic and political in intent. (MSE)

Peaceful, systemic, educational reform may be achieved by clearly articulating and responding to differences of opinion in four conflict areas: safe passage for traditionalist Christian students, opt-in policies for controversial course materials, parents' rights, and child-centered curricula. Authentic assessment based on community values…

Presents a preliminary report on a survey of the American Library Association accredited schools of library and information science to determine the extent to which courses dealing with the economics of information are taught. The elements of a model syllabus for an economics of information course are presented. (Author/LRW)

Examines a content-based English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) research class focusing on Anne Frank because of the dramatic story of her life and the literary quality of her diary's contents. The students were required to write about the character of Anne Frank and to use the same sources for their research journals. The course was a vehicle for…

Describes how one instructor developed a biology questionnaire designed to get students interacting and thinking about biology course content on the first day of class. Discusses why student interest is captured, how the questions are made, and how the questionnaire results are used in class. Contains a 15-question true/false questionnaire. (LZ)

Presents to science teacher educators information from the second language acquisition literature that is useful in understanding the linguistic needs of second language learners in today's classrooms. Examples of how this material can be incorporated into science methods courses is included. (LZ)

Time demanded for essential nursing practice tasks has meant that there has been little left for an emphasis on cultural awareness in Australian nursing education. Specific suggestions are made for incorporating cultural awareness into the existing curriculum. (SLD)

Argues that the cultural content of a course derives from official language policies and national educational ideology, and that cultural studies in the classroom center on a balanced relationship between foreign and native cultures and include the management of attitudes towards foreignness and the construction of a new perception of learners'…

Urban African American elementary school students (n=128) were asked to compare the memorization of noncontroversial information with the learning and discussion of information designed to help students develop personal stances on controversial matters. Older students, more than younger students, saw collaborative inquiry as fair and likely to…

Describes the development of a graduate business communication course that emphasized technology and intercultural communication without ignoring fundamental skills. Explains course objectives and design. Describes the conduct of the course itself. (SR)

Describes a survey of 1,200 community colleges, indicating that less than 25 percent currently offer programs designed specifically for older adults. Existing programs stress recreation, cultural enrichment, and financial management, and many lack courses attuned to older adults' educational needs. Includes an agenda for program development. (DMM)

This article describes characteristics of students with disabilities with respect to four major domains of school functioning; identifies two major approaches to science education (content-oriented and activities-oriented); and analyzes the interaction of the characteristics of students with disabilities and the curricular approaches with respect…

Describes a pilot gender issues course in the University of Ottawa's Bachelor of Education program. The course considers the role of gender issues in adolescent and teacher development, the school curriculum, organizational structure, and interactions. Evaluations indicated that the course was strongly supported by most students, although some…

Addresses the importance of teaching young people about foreign policy issues. Discusses state sovereignty and interpersonal and international conflict. Describes a reflective teaching approach in which a problem is identified, defined, and explored by probing questions. Suggests identifying value assumptions and alternatives, predicting…

Describes the development of an introductory undergraduate geography course that applies human and physical geography to an environmental problem. Discusses reasons for the course and its content and structure. Identifies the focus on a single environmental problem, emphasis on both physical and social processes, and course design as the program's…