A mathematics curriculum guide is presented for the purpose of offering statewide guidelines to colleges for determining the content of those courses which might be considered standard courses in the first two years of the college curriculum. Courses covered include: intermediate algebra, college algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry,…

This paper describes the evolution of a model for expanded teacher education initiated by the Minnesota School Science and Mathematics Teaching Project (MINNEMAST) and later developed as an experimental college-school project (called Project Interface) within the Division of Elementary Education at the University of Minnesota. The report details a…

Prince Edward Island NewStart tested the efficiency of an organized visiting homemaker service project involving the preparation of nine mature, unemployed or underemployed women to meet crisis situations, especially in disadvantaged homes. The 12 week training program was divided into five units--home nursing (47 hours), home economics (62…

This report is primarily a statement of needs, which will hopefully be used as a basis for formulating a national policy that places a high priority on population education. It sets forth a definition of population education, its relationship to other parts of the curriculum, general content and objectives, and some observations on the present…

This document is a revision of the 1961 report of the same title, taking into account the many changes which have occurred in school mathematics in the past decade. Four objectives of mathematics training are identified and discussed: (1) understanding of concepts and structure; (2) facility with applications; (3) ability to solve problems; and…

A six-stage sequence of teacher concerns is briefly summarized with appropriate related course content indicated for each concern stage. The sequence is based on previous research. A chart includes 1) covert concerns of prospective teachers, 2) developmental tasks associated with each concern, and 3) sample educational psychology course content…

This inquiry/discovery program is built on two assumptions: (1) that the students know more about television, have had more extensive television experience than their teachers; and (2) that the best moments in this course will spring from the students' ideas, projects, reports, and initiatives. Things to do before the course begins are suggested.…

A practical resource guide rather than a theoretical document, the guide contains information on sex education designed to help parents, professionals, and volunteers working with or teaching the mentally retarded. Guidelines for developmental sequences of instruction and suggestions concerning concepts, content, teaching methods and activities,…

A multimedia course in economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document is the course administrator's manual. It provides detailed instructions on the administrator's functions and serves…

This course includes handling of fabrics, matching edges and notches, positioning, stitching and disposal. Included is pocket setting and sewing on target. Instructional materials include films, illustrations, information sheets and other materials. (CK)

A program is presented which is designed for a prospective student functioning as low as grade four or with gaps in his knowledge at a very low level. The course begins with basic counting with whole numbers, assuming only recognition of Arabic numerals and their order properties. A scope and sequence has been designed to build knowledge and skill…

Additions and deletions to Agency Training Centers for Government Employees, FY1972, and Off-Campus Study for Government Employees, July 1971, are contained in this supplement. Centers are listed by courses offered, to whom it is available, cooperating university, and other general information. (RS)

In the Quinmester course "The Modern Face of Love" the nature and kinds of love are examined. A wide range of viewpoints touching on the force and morality of love are considered through various genre. Readings include "The Diary of a Young Girl,""Ethan Frome,""Love Story,""Sons and Lovers," and…

In the Quinmester course "Man's Inner Struggle," the study of literature enables students to gain insights into some of the problems facing young people today. The course involves the following activities: (1) examining some of the problems involved in the struggle for self knowledge; (2) exploring the effects of individual and cultural…

This teaching guide concerns a course that should lead the student to realize the importance of language to the individual and to the culture by exploring the possible origins of language, the causes and patterns of change, and the process through which language is learned. The guide contains the following: I. Performance Objectives; II. Course…