A training program of paraprofessionals was developed in a university teaching hospital. Trainees were exposed to seminars and a supervised practicum. The objectives of the experience included sensitization of persons in the natural helping network to psychosocial needs of seriously ill persons and their families. (Author)

Describes a program of oral interpretation of poetry for children as a springboard into the language arts program. Describes the poetic nature of children, acknowledges rhythm as an important component of spoken language and poetry, and suggests possibilities for bringing children and poetry together through rhythmical experiences. (JMF)

Describes the content of a nine-week course on comedy in literature. (RL)

This study sought to determine what types of history were emphasized by the Examination Boards and thus to throw light on the experience in history which was gained by candidates for these exams. A bias toward the political history of the imperial power was found. (Author/SJL)

Experienced professors who teach the introduction to psychology course surveyed students to ascertain what they would like to learn in the beginning psychology course. A core curriculum presented here was developed for use by those currently teaching the course and by those teaching it in the future. (Author/BEF)

The author discusses the rationale for death and loss education and its place in the home economics curriculum. Curriculum units, strategies for course development and approval, and possible problems are also covered. (SK)

Describes a word processing course which is structured to provide a hands-on experience with all the elements present in a centralized word processing center. The program provides expanded information processing capabilities to faculty and administrative offices plus experience for students in the utlization of modern equipment and systems…

Through a review of a language development course, the author discusses the ways in which linguistic knowledge is presented to students, reports on his direct experience of working as a tutor, and examines what he thinks should be the characteristic relationship between linguistics and inservice pedagogy. (Author/KC)

Reports on the development of communication studies, particularly business communication, in the Australian community college context. (RL)

A university snow skiing course has three instructional and informational components: skiing equipment; skiing safety; and skiing skills. Seventy percent of class time is composed of actual practice on the ski slopes. (CJ)

The many difficulties involved in teaching the sciences have led to their conspicuous underrepresentation in adult education programs. Several approaches are suggested to make the physical sciences more accessible to adult students. (Author/SK)

Outlines the content and activities of a three-unit, ten-week minicourse for junior high school students on architectural awareness. (SJL)

A report is given on the activities of physical education majors at the 1979 convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (JD)

Considers the particular elements that would be included in a proposed course in semantics for education students. (RL)

The American Heart Association's Heartsaver Program, including instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills, has been integrated into the basic Personal Health and Safety course at the University of Arkansas. An outline of the course content is provided. (JMF)