A modular design approach for agricultural education has been developed. As part of its development, over 200 modules were produced and tested, and are described in this volume. The modules are categorized as modules of instruction in agricultural production, in agricultural supplies and services, in agricultural mechanics, in ornamental…

One of a series of modules for possible use as semester or part of semester course discusses problems in a complex public and private transportation system, and encourages proposed solutions. By means of three columns headed: Understandings; Suggested Pupil and Teacher Activities; Source, each page deals with one problem. A Method of Survey…

A compilation of schedules of colleges and universities offering correspondence instruction to military personnel through USAFI, is presented. Responsibility for the content of courses rests with the particular college or university offering them. Course numbers, course titles, number of lessons, credit, and enrollment fees listed are effective…

After a discussion of the place and purpose of science in the elementary school, and of methods for integrating science topics with language, applied number, art, and social studies, an outline of topics suggested as suitable for children in the Victorian (Australia) elementary schools is given. Suggested teaching activites to develop skills in…

Describes a teaching method designed to interest students in a technical writing course during the first two weeks. (RB)

Views the spectrum of opinions on curriculum issues as ranging from advocacy of measurable, programed, teacher-prepared objectives to advocacy of a flexible, limited, pupil-oriented framework. Also discussed are structuring the learning environment, existentialism vs behaviorism, process vs product, and other issues. (BP)

An improved curriculum for physical education majors is described. (JD)

Instructors send different messages to students in their course structure and in their evaluation of students' papers. (DD)

Describes some rules which might form the six-part framework for the grammar component of a composition course. (DD)

Interviews with University of Washington students majoring in 24 areas revealed tremendous variety within and across disciplines in the amount of writing they were asked to do for their courses. (DD)

The tounge-in-cheek article describes a proposal to label college courses in such a way that prospective students can determine their nature and content. (JR)

The findings of a study of comparative politics core course syllabi offered by a sample of political science departments in the United States are summarized. The purposes of the study were to assess the state of the subdiscipline and to help with an exchange of ideas between teachers. (BSR)

Points out that existing communication courses can be updated and expanded to accommodate topics on the new technologies. (PD)