Article reviews in depth six major researches in the field of subject choice in the sixth form. (Author)

Discusses means of improving curriculum evaluation, especially with respect to the Australian science curriculum. Provides a clear definition of curriculum'' and suggests a master model for curriculum evaluation. Recent trends in procedures for evaluating student progress are also outlined. (JR)

Discusses the measures needed to promote the study of science in the educational system of Great Britain. (Author/RK)

The editorial raises questions for curriculum designers: Should standards of physics content be lowered to meet lower academic ability? How much emphasis should physics be given? How much specialization is suitable? When should specialization be introduced? (PS)

The syllabus for a refresher course on the physiology and biochemistry of receptors (presented at the 1983 American Physiological Society meeting) is provided. Topics considered include receptor regulation, structural/functional aspects of receptors for insulin and insulin-like growth factors, calcium channel inhibitors, and role of lipoprotein…

Discusses content, laboratory work, and field studies of a senior-level course in paleopedology (study of fossil soils). The course explores interpretation of ancient terrestrial environments from fossil soils and the study of the fossil record of such soils as an additional approach to earth history. (JN)

Presents and discusses results of a questionnaire survey of college/polytechnic students (N=213) on their perceptions of and motivation for embarking on a combined-degree physics program. Areas/topics addressed include course structures of responding colleges/students, entrance requirements, student background, reasons behind choice of first year…

Traces the history and development of the physics textbook from 1870-1980. Areas discussed include extrinsic (bibliographical and biographical components) and intrinsic textbook properties. Among topics considered in the latter are subject structure and content, indicating a concern related to excess text material over syllabus requirements. (JN)

In November 1982, 10 college physics teachers visited universities and other sites in the People's Republic of China. Discusses this tour, focusing on the quality of life in China and physics at Chinese universities. The latter discussion includes various aspects of physics curriculum, instruction, and research. (JN)

Describes a graduate-level tectonics course which includes the historical basis for modern tectonics concepts and an in-depth review of pros/cons of plate tectonics. Tectonic features discussed include: ocean basins; volcanic arcs; continental margins; continents; orogenic belts; foreland fold and thrust belts; volcanic/plutonic belts of orogens;…