Deals with trends arising from decreasing amount of descriptive chemistry being taught. A course outline is suggested, and general and specific aims are mentioned. Some detailed examples of models of thought, which should replace theories, are suggested and the future of syllabi is briefly discussed. (Author/JN)

Controversy surrounding the use of a social studies textbook involved the differing opinions of parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members. The debate also, however, inspired respect among those involved and fostered improved future communication. (CJ)

Advocates the use of daily journal entries as a vehicle for student expression to chart the process and progress of the course, "Facing History and Ourselves: The Holocaust and Human Behavior." Cites examples of student journal entries and suggests procedures for keeping journals. (JD)

A program model for the science preparation of the elementary school teacher is offered incorporating principles of relevant content selection, appropriate practice through experience, basic skill remediation, and integrated holistic science with an effort to relate what is being learned to the future role as teacher. (JMF)

The same principles are involved in the successful management of business and household, and helping students to learn personal or home financial management is a step toward business management. The author outlines strategies in family financial planning, organizing, and directing, with applications to business, for a family financial management…

Results of a survey of American medical schools indicate that there is considerable interest in legal medicine and that while 40 percent of the schools require students to complete some course work in legal medicine, the curricula vary considerably among the schools. Topics most frequently covered are informed consent and malpractice. (Author/JMD)

Various approaches to teaching introductory courses in higher education are reviewed. Textbooks and readings are discussed as well as some case examples. A list of introductory courses offered at several institutions is included. (SF)

The philosophy, purpose, grading procedure, and course requirements for the University of Delaware's "Women in Sports" course are set forth. A course outline is provided, along with tips and a resource materials listing for those interested in initiating similar programs. (LH)

A summary of the results of three studies, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, is given. Findings related to content, instructional organization and style, and teacher factors are discussed. (MK)

Of 50 students taking a graduate course in multiple regression analysis at a particular university, they tended to use multiple regression in their dissertations. (Author/JKS)

A language school teacher explains some of his methods for teaching beginning French, including course content, use of drill and homework, pronunciation, and the use of choral speaking to teach stress and intonation. (SJL)

The article outlines the content of a course in blueprint reading designed for those in or preparing for jobs in the construction trades. Course material can be divided into units and the units then grouped as modules, enabling the teacher to cover just the material needed for the particular class. (MF)

Describes a chemistry course for nonspecialist chemistry students at Sheffield University, England. Visitations to establishments within a twenty-mile radius of the school are listed. Emphasis is on the theory and practice of chemistry and the social implications of science. (SA)

The purpose of this paper is to describe and to evaluate an in-service workshop in family life education presented by the author in Calgary, Alberta, and to identify some of the implications of this experience for other in-service education for family life educators. (Author)

Teachers who are studying children's literature should read a proportion of adult literature, should attempt to write their own works for children, should work in environments exactly like those children need if they are to become readers, and should learn about the act of reading in conjunction with their study of children's literature. (GT)