Mikhail Gorbachev's "glasnost" seeks to transform a large, multiethnic nation ruled for decades by an aging, entrenched, and stagnant bureaucracy. Educators will be challenged to provide students with accurate, objective information about the Soviet Union and to emphasize U.S.-U.S.S.R. similarities without minimizing differences.…

Reviewed are three controversial incidents from the history of biomedical science for the lessons they may teach about the nature and context of scientific discoveries. Considered are William Harvey and blood circulation, Louis Pasteur and spontaneous generation, and Frederick Banting's discovery of insulin. (Author/CW)

This article argues that Biology syllabi give insufficient attention to the role humans play in the ecological processes and interactions with their environment. Discussed are ecological studies in urban and managed habitats, using a multidisciplinary approach, and including a global perspective. (CW)

Proposes a model for second language educators who are seeking a more communicative approach to second language instruction. A process for selection and ordering of content is outlined, and factors rendering an activity more communicative are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Focuses upon classroom presentation of issues related to the Fourth Amendment of U.S. Constitution. Presents a description of a drug test case simulation (D. Hess); a case involving drug testing in the public sector which is to be heard by the Supreme Court (L. Mandell); and other teaching strategies (D. Hess). Provides a guide for finding Supreme…

Guidelines presented by the Centers for Disease Control for effective preventive education about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cover planning and implementing AIDS education programs, education personnel preparation, purposes and content specific to the various grade levels, curriculum time and resources, and program assessment. (CB)

A case study illustrates the need to examine criteria used to select noncredit continuing education offerings. In this case, the physics faculty protested that the offering "Fundamentals of Astrology" was inappropriate as a university noncredit course. A survey of 77 continuing education divisions revealed how course offering choices are made. (CH)

Relative importance of factors influencing content selection in parenting education was explored. Questionnaires were answered by 262 home economics teachers providing information on (1) classroom demographics; (2) influence of selected factors on selection of 28 representative concepts in parenting/child development classes; and (3) personal…

Outlines the objectives and content of three new diagnostic/remedial graduate courses covering classroom diagnosis of reading problems, remediation of comprehension problems, and remediation of reading and writing vocabulary problems. Discusses the reasons for the choice of course topics and emphases. (RS)

Describes networking options that could be helpful in creating business French courses or incorporating business materials in French throughout the foreign language curriculum. Partnerships with organizations, other faculty members, and students are suggested. (CB)

Describes a course for teaching chemical engineering students about safety and hazards. Summarizes the course content including topics for term papers and disciplines related to this course. Lists 18 references. (YP)

Surveys entry-level psychology majors and non-majors before and after taking an introductory psychology course to determine their interest in topics covered in the course. Shows that students are interested in topics relating to their immediate individual needs. Discusses implications for course content and organization. (Author/LS)

Describes Ohio University's course sequence designed to teach French and Spanish, through the use of print and broadcast media, to students majoring in journalism and other communication areas. Course development, funding, resources, speakers, and promotion are detailed. (CB)

Explains how modern programming systems empower beginning college students taking computer literacy courses; provides suggestions for designing courses and on the selection of appropriate software; and gives examples of course content and of approaches to course development using the Visual Basic programming environment. (22 references) (LRW)

Argues that middle- and high-school students benefit from class discussions of personal and societal values and the role they play in decision making. Presents two stories of real-life difficult choices and their consequences. Presents brief descriptions of five current controversial issues (with suggested questions) for classroom discussion to…