Since science fiction imaginatively explores the future, technology, and the human role in problem solving, it lends itself to the development of a process-oriented curriculum. Students may participate in planning, executing, and evaluating a study of science fiction, while they may learn through process goals to deal intelligently with change--a…

The development of new courses is described and weaknesses are identified. The current position of the project is reviewed in terms of production of syllabuses and books, production of equipment, acceptability in schools, and administration and staffing. Biology syllabuses and textbooks are discussed in more detail. Appendices include reports of…

Questionnaire responses from 187 speech instructors representing 96 junior colleges in the western United States were studied to determine approaches to the basic speech course at these institutions. Such a course is required for graduation at 42 per cent of the institutions; it typically receives three semester units of credit, meets 54 hours per…

This paper describes a course, "Professional Problems," offered at the University of Virginia to graduate students in psychology who are planning to become college teachers. The professor in charge discusses how he organizes his course and what topics he covers during the semester. Some of the subjects his students consider are: history of higher…

With the introduction of specialized courses of study in the third and fourth year of high school, it has become necessary to do more specialized work in the area of livestock production. The course is designed to provide a guideline to encourage intensified studies in this area, and outlines materials and methods, time allotment, and the use of…

The course is one of a group which provides 11th grade students with the general information, technical knowledge, basic skills, attitudes, and values required for job entry level in printing. The course is 90 hours in length. Course content includes goals, specific objectives, orientation, safety in the stripping department, and a stripping…

This curriculum guide presents the outlines for course content in mathematics in grades K-3. For each grade level general overviews are given of the goals and objectives of the course. A detailed explanation of the content outline includes suggestions as to method of presentation. The mathematical concepts are explained using a technically correct…

This curriculum guide presents the outlines for course content in mathematics in grades 4-6. For each grade level general overviews are given of the goals and objectives of the course. A detailed explanation of the content outline includes suggestions as to method of presentation. The mathematical concepts are explained using a technically correct…

It is important that new methods and techniques be developed that will improve the quality of instruction and, at the same time, make it available to all students, whether advanced, disadvantaged, or removed physically from centers of learning. This report describes a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) laboratory, beginning with an introductory…

The booklet is a reference for those interested in theatrical training programs in other nations. It presents details about the history and philosophy, courses, working conditions, financing, repertory, and so on, of sixteen professional theatre schools or academies in nine nations: England, France, Italy, Sweden, West Germany, East Germany,…

This syllabus is designed for a course of study offered at the University of Texas to familiarize students with the 2-year college. The body of the guide is divided into 12 work units; for each of these units an historical quotation sets the topic theme. In addition each unit has a brief outline and a list of objectives for the topic as well as a…

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy. (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document provides a short description of the Naval Academy's academic program and setting and then briefly describes the…

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy. (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document describes the approach to course evaluation taken during the third phase of the development project. A distinction…

A training course for employees who must meet the public is presented. It includes the following sessions: (1) You Meet the Public Face-to-Face, (2) You meet the Public by Telephone, and (3) You Meet the Public by Letter. (CK)

A beginner's course in drawing is presented. Course content covers a history of drawing, contemporary drawing, and techniques. Students will be expected to be familiar with history and technique at the end of the course. (CK)