This article discusses a unit of work, developed by this author, that encouraged students to "express themselves" by using language to make a difference (i.e., to protest an issue of particular concern.) While the culminating task for this unit was a spoken task requiring students to reflect upon what they had done and how successful…

This study investigates the validity of equivalency theory among 63 students by comparing two introductory upper-division human resource management courses: one taught online, the other in a traditional classroom. Commonalities included same term, same professor, and identical assignments/tests in the same order, thus allowing a direct comparison…

This study grew out of a course I teach for undergraduate teacher certification candidates ("Education in the United States") in which the final assignment--"A cultural memoir of schooling"--requires students to study the events, policies and stakeholders in American education through the experiences of their extended families. The article…

The author describes a senior-level course designed to promote student skills in "acting like economists." Although most departments offer senior-level courses, this one is unique in that it was developed on the basis of learning as opposed to content objectives, assignments are designed to reinforce and further develop research skills through a…

This paper introduces the ESL Information Literacy Project (ESLILP) at the University of Ballarat. It describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a library orientation course designed in a TAFE context for adult, non-academic students who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). The paper seeks to raise awareness of an apparent…

Article describes the evolution of a course for the community which de-mystifies the process of gathering information. (Author)

The 14 course outlines in this paper represent the culmination of a 2-year project by the Broadcast Education Association's Courses and Curricula Committee. They were selected for outlining based upon either the frequency with which they were included in the curriculum of institutions offering comprehensive programs in broadcast education or the…

Two physics courses which serve as alternatives to general college courses in physics are outlined: physics with astrophysics and physics with electronics. Details are given of the structure of the courses and third year options are specified. (DT)

Study and inauguration of a program in the area of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, are described by faculty members. (PG)

Describes a course in which students are allowed to select their own reading materials and read according to individual tastes. (RB)

A discussion of the use of simulation in teaching a university education course. (HB)

A discussion of a course at Auburn University which promotes student input in instructional decisions. (HB)

This paper discusses the development of and provides examples of exercises from a student workbook for a college-level course about natural hazards. The course is offered once a year to undergraduates at Western Illinois University. Students are introduced to 10 hazards (eight meteorological plus earthquakes and volcanoes) through slides, movies,…

THE FOURTH ISSUE OF THE CLE CATALOG LISTS PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR SPRING AND SUMMER OF 1967, AND NEW CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS. AGENCIES REPORTED ON 203 COURSES IN 33 STATES. COURSES ARE LISTED BY STATE AND INDEXED BY SUBJECT AND CHRONOLOGY. SUCH TOPICS AS TAXES, PERSONAL INJURY, ESTATE PLANNING, FAMILY LAW, LABOR LAW, CRIMINAL LAW,…