Examines the context of present curriculum development in geomorphology and the way in which it has developed in recent years. Discusses the content of the geomorphology curriculum in higher education and the consequences of curriculum development together with a consideration of future trends and their implications. (GEA)

Describes how the author uses the well-known 1965 film series THREE APPROACHES TO PSYCHOTHERAPY as a case study for interpreting the filmed client's personality from various theoretical perspectives. Explains how assignments were organized around the films and discusses how students benefited from the exercise. (Author/GEA)

Examines THE MISMEASURE OF MAN (Gould, 1981), which discusses the development and limitations of IQ, and THE DANCE OF LIFE by (Hall, 1983), which analyzes polychronic and monochronic time. Evaluates each book as potential social studies teaching material and indicates how education can be improved by understanding the perspectives in each. (GEA)

Describes a copy editing course assignment which requires students to write and design four-page newsletters using desktop computers. Presents guidelines for the project and an evaluation of the student-produced newsletters. (MM)

The little attention given to ethics and ethical behavior in computer science is seen as part of a larger problem, student ignorance of the profession. (MSE)

Reports on a study into how the history of chemistry is being taught in colleges and universities. Results indicate that courses on the history of chemistry are hardly ever required of chemistry majors, and they are offered in only 10 percent of American Chemical Society approved chemistry departments. (TW)

Discusses the meaning of the federal court reversals on the "Mozert v. Hawkins County Board of Education" and "Smith v. Alabama State Board of Education" cases. (MD)

Describes an experimental seminar at the University of Kentucky designed to give upper-level journalism students a first hand look at how to cover the three branches of state government, while being 30 miles from the statehouse. (HTH)

Summarizes four studies on film education that were conducted to: describe degree programs and courses offered in film and video; describe the types and sources of films used, the purpose for using film, and the methods of teaching film in elementary and secondary schools; determine the academic training of instructors who teach film. (JK)

Describes a five-step set of procedures for designing and developing instruction that promotes student-teacher interaction and teacher responsiveness. The steps described address instructional content, objectives, questions, boundaries, and entry behavior. (MBR)

Argues that the general public must be educated in the mission and methods of home economics educators or the profession will not receive the support it requires during budget cuts and decreasing enrollments. Presents implications for curriculum development. (CH)

Describes students' work during a 12-week course on fantasy offered to talented and gifted high school students. Illustrates how the students learned about metaphor and inference. (SRT)

Discusses the importance of historical study within general education. Reviews the rise and fall of the Western Civilization course as the core of general education in the humanities. Suggests ways a revised version of this course can be restored to a central place in the curriculum. (AYC)

Underscores the necessity of teaching United States history in a strongly international context, rather than perpetuating "historical provincialism." Advocates an approach that compares the American experience with that of other countries, highlighting both similarities and differences rather than the "unique and indigenous" nature of the forces…

The authors argue that decisions about curriculum and teaching are not merely technical matters, but require careful thinking. They discuss some of the issues of content and what schools teach different groups about power. (CH)