This study examined 12th-grade biology students' opinions and beliefs on the desirability of the use and/or development of various biotechnologies. Describes the development of and presents results from the three questionnaires employed in the study. Includes a listing of the 15 biotechnology topics investigated in the study. (ML)

This article outlines the existing structure and operation of the domestic capital market and argues that its impending liberalization is likely to provide an additional dimension to financing and investing opportunities in the United Kingdom. (Author)

This is the report of an ad hoc committee on global education appointed by the National Council for the Social Studies. The report details the charges against global education raised by United States government critics, examines issues underlying global education curricula, and draws implications for social studies. Concludes with recommendations…

Six types of errors that often appear in the key components of curriculum design and that may adversely influence teaching and learning are discussed. The key components of curriculum design include knowledge to be transmitted, objectives, activities, and teaching procedures. (RM)

Reports on a survey of secondary school English teachers and English methods professors that was conducted to determine what they considered the actual content of English methods courses was and what they felt ideally should be included in the courses. (HOD)

Describes an instructional development project in which data adequately describing learner characteristics was used to identify content for 18 continuing educational instructional modules for physician assistants. Utilization of learner data to provide instructional designer with precise criteria required to select content for both health and…

Reviews several issues involved in the reform of history teaching and suggests directions in which American history educators might proceed. Stresses the British model of understanding, cause and effect, and chronological sequence. (TRS)

Recommends and offers methods for teaching decision making skills to developing adolescents using controversial topics pertinent to their stage in life. (SRT)

Examines literature from several fields that supports the four roles teachers may take during the discussion of controversial issues: exclusive neutrality, exclusive partiality, neutral impartiality, and committed impartiality. Maintains that committed impartiality is the most defensible teacher role. (Author/JDH)

Describes a high school course in intercultural communication designed for the pilot program at a magnet school for international studies. Emphasizes learning skills rather than information, using an experiential approach. (DCS)

Describes the field evaluation process used to assess the validity, effectiveness, and efficiency of an interactive microcomputer simulation program designed for teachers and student teachers preparing to work with emotionally or behaviorally handicapped elementary school-age children. Results indicate the simulation was judged to be useful. (MBR)

Control over content, teaching, and evaluation of social studies is moving outside of the classroom. Organized action is needed to see that teachers do not lose their autonomy. (RM)

Explores ways in which an expository writing class can encompass training in both professional writing and in the humanities. Presents a writing assignment that combines research in the humanities with writing for decision makers. (HTH)

A survey of Illinois biology teachers (N=156) indicates that textbooks are major factors in determining the teaching of ecology (relevant in teaching science/society issues and for developing environmental literacy). Data on textbooks used, extent of use, instructional methods, ecological concepts taught, environmental problems discussed, and…

Presents a rationale for providing computer literacy training to preservice teacher education students; identifies 14 areas of training needs and their instructional activity foci; discusses four distinct approaches to provision of a continuum of computer literacy experiences; and illustrates suggested instructional-objectives syllabi and…