This paper examines issues related to how providers and consumers can make the best use of electronic information, focusing on the humanities. Topics include: new technology or old; electronic text and data formats; Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML); text encoding initiative; encoded archival description (EAD); other applications of…

In response to a need for curricular support, the Idaho State Department of Education gathered teams of exemplary educators from throughout the state to write courses of study related to all subject areas within Idaho?s Achievement Standards. A need arose to assess areas not tested statewide in a performance-based manner. Teachers involved in…

Describes current engineering curricula as limited to a small part of the pedagogic continuum of learning. Indicates that there should be sufficient flexibility of method and variety of material in engineering education to yield its maximum value to the world in these times. (CC)

Discusses the possible reason for engineering students' lack of interest in the humanities, the importance of humanistic and social science courses in the engineering profession, and a proposed solution to such issues. (CC)

There is a concern that the field of art education will be imposed upon by programed instruction as a means of improving education thereby destroying individuality and the creative process. Article reassures such fears. (RK)

Considered the arts as the center of the curriculum and how they relate to open education. (RK)

Basic human skills and learning environments necessary to develop them are prerequisites for preparing people to learn to deal with the future of mankind. (KM)

Discusses three instances where the media act itself became more than a vehicle for a message but the true communicator or mediator instead. Also suggests uses of media as a source of material for study/action in the classroom. (TO)

Reports on a sample mini-course in the humanities entitled A Several-Circled Search for Self'' which employs the circus as a theme while stressing the importance of student involvement and the development of self-concept. (RB)

Emphasizes need for continued high-level fundamental bio-medical research as opposed to the current edict to curb National Institute of Health-sponsored pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training and fellowship programs as well as the career development awards. (EB)

Discusses the life and thought of Jacob Bronowski, producer/director of a 13-part television series entitled The Ascent of Man.'' Indicates that his work has the effect of crossing the boundaries between scientific disciplines and bridging the gap between the two cultures of science and the humanities. (CC)

The author supports the theory that one of the important relationships between literature and knowledge is the language of literature. (MM)

Expanded version of a paper presented at the Regional Workshop for Teachers of German held at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, March 10, 1972. (DS)

Summarizes science education trends, problems, and controversies at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels beginning with the Physical Science Study Committee course, and discusses the present status concerning the application of the Fourth Revolution to the education system. (CC)