A brief description of an interdisciplinary secondary school with a science orientation'' which was designed to develop technological literacy.'' (Author/AK)

The experience of progressive education suggests that desirable social reform can be accomplished by developing the movement's significant ideas, such as stressing intrinsic interest through relevancy and appeals to feelings as well as to conscious thoughts; and stressing not only the thinking processes but also those of valuing, communicating,…

The Dainton committee indicated that science must not be directed simply at the committed students. Curriculum changes, including those related to teaching science as a unity, could have a profound effect in making science more attractive and relevant. (JK)

Presents tabulated data of questionnaire responses from 207 colleges. More than 30 groups of data are included relating to various aspects of geology programs including enrollment, student and faculty data and courses. (PR)

Plan developed by University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine to teach students the relationship between pre clinical sciences and the practice of medicine. (IR)

This short paper describes a situation where one technique appears to teach more effectively than the other but where the conclusion drawn is different." (Author)

Describes an eight-module, high school chemistry curriculum (including outline of course content) which encourages students to envision chemistry as a science based on general, related concepts rather than on a discipline composed of segmented, isolated topics. Module 1 objectives, assignments, laboratory experiences, and test are available from…

Discusses rationale for, goals/organization of, and problems related to geology minicourse program. The program provides a framework for students to construct a tailor-made, individualized course in which a "walk-through" (poster session) replaces the traditional final examination. Includes results of course evaluations and listing of minicourses…

Courses not appearing in Elmhurst's college catalog are offered during an interim period (January). These courses provide students with innovative educational experiences apart from the traditional curriculum. Development and description of an interim biology course in the Caribbean are discussed. Includes texts used, on-campus orientation, and…

Describes a course designed to provide secondary school science teachers with the background necessary to implement an effective safety program for their science labs. Lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, slides, films, videotapes, and guest speakers were utilized in the two-credit hour, summer course. Evaluations indicated course…

In part 1 (SE 532 193) an outline of Ausubel's learning theory was given. The application of the theory to elementary school science is addressed in this part, clarifying what elementary science means and indicating how it relates to what may be expected to be already known by elementary school children. (Author/JN)