Advocates the use of research projects in the English curriculum. Describes an urban study project used by the author to develop students' research skills. The article concludes that social studies and other subjects of relevance not traditionally taught in English classes do indeed have value in English instruction. (JB)

Describes multimedia learning centers, established with government funding, for which the contractor, Dorsett Educational Systems, will be paid according to the increased learning efficiency of participating students. (RD)

The coordinator of the Multimedia Instructional Laboratory at Wisconsin describes an experimental course whose primary objective was to expose through direct student participation the relationships and processes involved when messages are presented through several media simultaneously." (Author/LS)

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Describes student urban geography project, focusing on environmental inequality in housing in St. Helier (Great Britain). Includes techniques used by students, evaluation of the project, project results, and implications for teaching. (JN)

A college-level summer course that combines both ethics and the practice of conservation is described. Through intensive reading and discussion, students develop a personal conservation ethic. They also take field trips, listen to guest speakers, prepare school nature lessons, and plan a conservation area. (JA)

American government should be taught using an experiential approach. Activities are suggested. For example, student representatives to school boards can be given responsibility for researching student attitudes and involving others in interaction with the board and administration. (RM)

College psychology students were required to make contact with an organization and obtain permission to conduct a job satisfaction survey with its employees, develop questionnaires, collect data, and compile an "Executive Summary" which was given to the organization and then presented in class. (RM)