A team of faculty members and graduate students identified major concepts and developed validated test questions for two widely used textbooks in personal hygiene classes in order to standardize norms for classes and supplement inadequate instructor's manuals. (JMF)

Describes a mass media course with the decision-making process at its center. The course uses a set of problem modules, each broken down into a sequence of integrated steps. (JMF)

Reports on a survey by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) of the courses offered and required in the area of business communication. The emphasis of most courses is on written communication. (JMF)

Argues that there are several shortcomings in the usual textbook treatment of consumer equilibrium theory and proposes the removal of the law of diminishing marginal utility from advanced level syllabuses. (Author)

A philosophy course designed for gifted eleventh and twelfth grade students is described. Goals of increasing student sensitivity, awareness and logic are discussed, and general classroom procedures outlined. (CL)

Describes a course in which students analyze man-made materials utilizing mineralogical facts and techniques. Discusses course content, teaching methods, and course evaluation. (MA)

Considers some approaches in the area of specific academic course work opportunities in the development of a comprehensive human sexuality program. (Author/RK)

This article presents a 28-item checklist to help teachers examine their philosophy about the goals and instructional content of social studies. Scoring information is included. (AV)

A criticism of the trend to de-emphasize history and to integrate social sciences, inquiry techniques, and values education into the social studies curriculum. Students need to have a sense of chronology and should not make value judgments on issues and events without understanding their historical background. (AV)

Examines the design and implementation of an interactive video, distance learning program developed for the Federal Aviation Administration's Center for Management Development. Program evaluation suggests that instructors were most effective as learning managers, that course consistency and detail were essential, and that visuals were most…

Describes a course developed in part to satisfy the requirement that a program in the principles of scientific integrity be part of any training program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration. Contains 17 references. (DDR)

The logic of an educational subject does not necessarily follow the logic of science. The natural order of a science curriculum need not be the best pedagogical order. The same course content can be realized via several isomorphous structures of equal value and consistent with the existing logic of science. (SM)

To handle controversial issues effectively, interpreters must do the following: (1) be well prepared with information regarding the site and different viewpoints on the subject; (2) be aware of possible visitor emotions related to the nature of the subject or their personal involvement; (3) use sensitivity in dealing with legends, reputations and…

A survey of 54 graduate schools identified the content of training received by educational measurement specialists during their graduate educations. Forty-three programs offer master's degrees, with 14 focusing specifically on educational measurement. Students received basic skills and knowledge of statistical methods, measurement, and research…