Suggests that building a sound rationale for dealing with controversial issues in the classroom will prevent unnecessarily adversarial relationships between teachers and administrators or the public. Discusses involving students in real problems in both public and private issues. States that effective rationale building depends on involvement in…

A survey of associate degree and baccalaureate nursing programs in 15 southern states (n=211) determined the current status of gerontological nursing programs. Findings indicate that, although there are areas of improvement, the status of gerontological nursing education and practice in the undergraduate curriculum is not equal to that of other…

Because law teachers model lawyering, they need to both expand their own sense of professional responsibility and challenge students' feeling that one course takes care of ethical concerns. A course in professional responsibility is more than just another course about rules. Ethical issues must be integrated into traditional substantive courses.…

Describes a university consumer affairs course using management tools to improve problem-solving skills. The Interaction Method teaches specific material and enables learning through participation. (SK)

A study of 493 Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA) alumni were asked about desired curriculum topics. Replies from 245 suggested coverage of less traditional areas such as information technology, international business, and social/ethical issues as well as continued coverage of traditional management skills, development of business…

Discusses what high school students with an interest in engineering should know before pursuing a degree in engineering. Also provides implications for high school science teachers. (ZWH)

Discusses the education of future theater teachers. Describes teacher models, course content, improvisation, and the context of theater departments. (PRA)

Suggests that business communication instructors cannot and must not avoid teaching students the importance of computers. Urges teachers to press their institutions to make available the computing facilities needed. (RS)

Suggests that business communication teachers not yield to the temptation to teach software in business communication courses. Suggests that, in such courses, the primary focus is on communication strategies and that teaching software packages eats up valuable time. (RS)

Argues that business communication teachers must keep abreast of technological advances and inform students of software packages that enhance effective communication. Suggests that the depth in which software is covered must be guided by overall course objectives and computer availability. (RS)

Surveys business communication instructors to gain more information about selected trends in business communication. Presents data on the following: in what administrative unit the courses are taught; what course titles are used; how many class periods are allocated to international topics; and how many international topics assignments are given.…

Critical issues for technology education (TE) identified by a 25-member Delphi panel were identification of the knowledge base, curriculum development approaches, interdisciplinary approaches, and teacher education reform. Problems identified included inadequate marketing/public relations, teacher shortage, lack of content consensus, and…

A survey of social work baccalaureate program directors in Virginia (n=13) and Louisiana (n=6) and 524 undergraduate programs nationally found that 64% planned to increase gerontology in the curriculum. However, gaps were found in research and field practicum components; few faculty had gerontology expertise. (SK)

Discusses how freshman English separated from other courses. Considers many different points of view regarding the development of freshman English versus composition and communication. Ponders what composition would be like in the last half century had it incorporated communication. Concludes that when freshman English won the "Turf…

Presents appropriate freshman seminar topics and related activities geared toward meeting 13 objectives of the National Business Education Standards. (SK)