Lists the disadvantages of having required courses and suggests alternatives dealing with behavioral objectives, problem-solving, individualized instruction and a portfolio replacing grades. (LS)

Students collected and organized data concerning noise levels of various school activities. They reported that the activities were interesting and relevant. (SD)

Examines the content of social studies curriculum in 10 California school districts. The findings are that "variety" is the key word to describe what is being offered and that there is no standard social studies curriculum in California. (Author/DB)

Briefly discusses identification of the individual educational needs of nurses, as well as organizational needs, including the role of advisory committees. Concludes with a discussion of continuing educational needs created by changes in nursing practice and the delivery of health services. (EM)

Outlines the content of this interdisciplinary course and includes a list of the texts being used. Parts one and two are concerned with the biology of the whale and other marine mammals, while part three covers the whaling industry and related topics. (MA)

Explores advantages of emphasizing multicultural objectives across all curriculum areas rather than in specialized ethnic studies courses. Reviews ways to increase collaboration between bilingual education and the social studies. (DB)

Describes an integrated program concerned with problems and protection of nature in an institute in the USSR. The program concentrates on improvement of research, training of specialists, curriculum development, materials production, and organization of conferences. (KC)

Describes an integrated language arts and social studies program designed to consider man as a totality and to promote empathy in students for six different cultural areas in Asia and Africa. Literature, art, music, and writing exercises are listed. Activities include slide shows, cooking a Chinese meal, and a speech by an Indian woman and her…

Discusses a physical science course developed for college nonscience majors. This course, which is approached from an interdisciplinary perspective, investigates how muscles operate using the process of inquiry. Course content, instructional strategy, and course assessment are also discussed. (HM)

Napier College offers a degree program that is science-based, but that includes courses in industrial studies and the social sciences within industrial studies. The aim and structure of the program, an outline of the curriculum, and the entering qualifications and employment prospects of the students are discussed. (JMD)

The Centennial Education Program at the University of Nebraska piloted an Artist in Residence Program that has significant potential for serving both the student body and the larger community. It provided a mechanism for revitalizing the Centennial interdisciplinary curriculum on a regular basis. (Author/LBH)

Describes a syllabus for teaching history which stresses a system of periodization to incorporate humanities and social science concepts with understanding of historical change. The syllabus was developed for use with international students at the United Nations International School in New York City. (DB)

Identifies common themes underlying various approaches to global education. Four characteristics of global perspectives programs are that they are holistic, humanistic, conceptually based, and issue oriented. Journal available from Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies, P.O. Box 6637, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149. (AV)

The extended university program of the University of Tennessee College Pharmacy is presented. Included in the discussion is information on the program's history, goals, service programs, and the five educational programs: undergraduate education, continuing education, postgraduate academic education, interdisciplinary education, and public…

Suggested are three ways that values education, judging, moral discernment, and value-guided action can be developed within higher education: organization of the curriculum to heighten sensitivity to values and enhance dexterity in using them; field study to foster ideas in action; and the environment and example of the college itself. (JMD)