Describes an adaptation of the Roger Garrison (or one-to-one) teaching method as it is used in a freshman composition class. Explores the assumptions and rationale of the method and the mechanics of the one-to-one conference it involves, and discusses its advantages and disadvantages. (FL)

Reasons why elementary teachers should use social interaction activities as the core of their social studies program are discussed. The two main vehicles for involving children in guided and purposeful social interaction are the real classroom social system and simulated real-life social activities. (RM)

Offers suggestions and strategies related to integrating an instrumental approach in high school chemistry. Indicates that the problem-solving process is often clarified using the approach, that the approach improves the quality of the laboratory program, and that it is an effective technique for arousing student interest. (JN)

Assessed the attitudes of students, faculties, and practitioners associated with two schools of medicine toward gerontologic/geriatric medical education including specific items relating to course content during the preclinical and clinical years. Results revealed a consensus regarding course content in areas such as psychiatry, nutrition, and…

Presents four teachers' view on the role of Christianity in literature discussions. Suggests that the importance of Christianity in the formation of Western values and the development of Western literature cannot be ignored. (MM)

This annotated listing cites books for secondary students dealing with a number of topics, including women, gay prisoners, the critically ill, special interest groups, and the impact of the juvenile justice system on teenage women. (RM)

Discusses the advantages of using research projects in lower-level chemistry courses; presents a list of suggested projects. (MLH)

Presents syllabuses for various British curriculum projects in physics and chemistry that include thermodynamics concepts. (MLH)

Describes how individually paced instruction (IPI) works, the major assumptions of IPI and difficulties encountered with them, and problems with measuring only behavioral objectives. Concludes that IPI is useful for courses that have fixed knowledge content. (ND)

A program of inquiry training is evaluated as helpful in enabling teachers to develop skills needed to implement knowledge of subject matter, learning processes, and teaching methods in the classroom. (GW)

Description of the development, trial, and evaluation of an interdisciplinary family life curriculum program consisting of four courses for high school students. The impact of the courses on student knowledge, inquiry skills, attitudes, and preferences was assessed. (Author/ND)

The Modern Language Association conducted a survey of career-oriented, community-related interdisciplinary, and non-traditional foreign language offerings in US colleges and universities. Informal descriptions are given of seven such courses relating to the teaching of literature. (Author/RM)

There is a trend toward more interstate uniformity of statutes with respect to curriculum; however, there are only three topics that more than half of the states have in common in legislated curriculum: alcohol and narcotics, the U.S. Constitution, and physical education. (JD)

An individualized program at the third-year level in French at the University of Toledo is described. (RM)

Describes a program designed to integrate reading instruction with course content. (KS)