Presents a rationale for the orientation of part-time instructors and suggestions for orientation program design and areas to be covered, such as emphasis on quality, college-level work, textbooks, class attendance, grades, examinations, prerequisites, academic deficiencies, visitation of classes, student evaluations, and facilities. (AYC)

Previews the 1980 National Day Camp Symposium and discusses influences of the 1980s on day camps. Also discusses precamp planning, the camp season, and postcamp activities. Available from: Center for Environmental, Camping and Outdoor Education; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Pine Lake Field Campus; 4016 Blumenthal Road; Greensboro,…

The strategic and operational planning necessary to develop an effective college health service is discussed. (JD)

College teachers of composition should attend courses to prepare them to teach composition, instead of only literature courses. (DD)

Explored are the potential and limitations of the National Curriculum (United Kingdom) and its associated assessment arrangements for promoting the continuity between elementary and secondary school science. Recommendations for improving the articulation between educational levels in science are provided. (CW)

Reviews literature explicating connection between homophobia and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and then calls for integration of antihomophobia elements into AIDS education. Discusses negative messages in portrayals of homosexual and bisexual men and in discussions of safer sexual practices. Suggests guidelines for countering…

Findings are reported from a survey to determine the status of physical education activity programs in 273 colleges and universities. Data on required and elective course offerings, grading methods, and participation levels is included. (IAH)

Looks at the current trend within educational gerontology to adopt "program standards" for gerontology instruction in higher education. Suggests that quality cannot be guaranteed through the imposition of standardized curricular organization. Proposes the need for program quality and faculty development. Presents recommendations for professional…

This directory provides information on postsecondary programs in the United States specifically for deaf people as well as other postsecondary programs with supportive services for deaf students. Programs are listed alphabetically by state and include contact information and summary information about program type, degrees awarded, number of…

Results of a survey of the 81 colleges of pharmacy affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy regarding requirements of physics in the pre-pharmacy curriculum are presented. The author concludes that colleges that do not currently require a course in physics in their pre-pharmacy curriculum should consider adding one. (Author)

Undoubtedly, every secondary school teacher at some point in his or her career has had a student ask, "Why are we learning this?" or "What is this stuff good for, anyway?" The authors have found in talking with teachers and students that, while the responses to these questions may vary, most leave students unsatisfied or frustrated. In some cases,…

Despite the call to come together as community to instill citizenship in youth, there is a powerful educator and community member who does not attend school conferences or sit on community building teams--the mass media. The dynamics of daily living have been transformed by the increasing presence of mass media in daily life. This article…

Capabilities and biases of learning technologies are examined in light of four widely accepted principles: deep content knowledge, dialogue, agency, and collaboration. Software that supports these principles must focus students' attention on ideas rather than topics or tasks and should foster high levels of "epistemic agency," providing students…

Author described the music therapy program at Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco. (Editor/RK)