Summarizes the evolution and eventual discontinuance of one approach to teaching theory and describes a course format initiated as a replacement. The content of the course is described in some detail. (Author/IRT)

Describes three approaches to teaching high school accounting and the advantages and disadvantages of each: the traditional method with all students doing the same problems at the same speed, individualized instruction, and a combination of both methods using cassette tapes. According to the author, the combined system appears to give the greatest…

Seven college professors give personal views about why courses in Western civilization and national history are declining in popularity. Because students seem to be oriented toward the present and away from foreign affairs, history courses must be relevant to students' lives in order to be of interest. (AV)

Study of an Iowa junior high school revealed that: (1) seventh grade pupils' knowledge levels were raised after studying human reproduction concepts and that (2) the pupils were of the opinion that human reproduction studies should be included in life science classes. (MB)

The vast majority of children need have no real difficulty with reading. A short, structured course, together with a large amount of effort and goodwill from the teachers, appears to have success at coping with many of those children entering a secondary school as poor or hesitant readers. (Author)

Examines speech communication course development at the community college level and offers suggestions for dealing with problems of transferring course work to the four-year college and serving the career student enrolled in a two-year program. Available from: ACA Bulletin, Robert Hall, Editor, Speech Communication Association, 5205 Leesburg Pike,…

Reviews what is taught in the basic college-level business communication course and speculates on curriculum trends for the future. (KS)

Describes the humanistic content and integrative nature of a course on imagery and metaphor in individual, group, and family counseling. (Author)

The author describes an English as a Second Language (ESL) course she taught in Fiji (where English is the official language of commerce and government) for adult speakers of a Hindi dialect or Fijian. She discusses evaluation of student needs and specific exercises for adult ESL classes. (CH)

Examines the debate between two approaches to teaching writing: imitation of classic models versus technical writing for the real world. Argues that, in either approach, a developmental sequence of assignments is paramount. Describes compromise course plan based on careers, in which students write research papers about vocations in which they are…

Reports results of a survey of 151 accredited law schools that examined the status of advanced level legal research courses. The survey included questions on the need for such courses, the best methods for providing instruction, the origin of impetus for courses, teacher selection, and course content. (CLB)

Examines issues of special library management and the emphases in SLA (Special Libraries Association) continuing education courses dealing with these issues. Five courses taught for SLA are described, including one-day courses on management communications, delegation, and effective supervisory skills, as well as seminars dealing with human…

Describes "Analysis of Technical Writing," a course developed for a graduate rhetoric program to provide interested students an opportunity to gain experience in teaching technical writing and to give them an advantage in applying for college teaching positions. (MS)

Discusses the advantages of using story board techniques to design a course in computer based training, and describes the use of HyperCard to create the story boards directly on the computer screen. The discussion covers HyperCard's software capabilities, programing language, and print features. (CLB)

Discusses some problems associated with defining "world" literature. Examines information collected from applicants to a National Endowment for the Humanities Institute in the Theory and Teaching of World Literature, concerning teaching situations and opinions on world literature courses. (MM)