This study examined the effectiveness of an organizer when used before versus after a unit of study. It also investigated the effects of type of unit (hierarchical or spiral organization) and students' ability level on the usefulness of advanced organizers. (SD)

Discusses the use of reaction mechanisms rather than functional groups as a basis for organizing and teaching organic chemistry. (MLH)

The oral history section of a Penn State University course, "Culture and Ethnic Groups in the Social Studies," is described. (SJL)

A model for a field course in any of the earth sciences for secondary students is presented. Aspects of planning, logistics, curriculum, accreditation, and evaluation are addressed. (MR)

Reports results from a survey of 14 high-technology companies about training programs for managers. Notes a new trend toward training for a service orientation, even within production-oriented businesses. Discusses the curriculum, enrollment, and course design for management training programs. (CH)

Explains the approaches taken by higher education institutions for instruction of environmental content. These include changes in course content, the development of specific environmental courses, and the development of a planned curricula that emphasizes environmental education. (ML)

Describes the Syracuse University Technology Clusters aimed at building a science foundation, knowledge of technological advances, and decision making about technology use for liberal arts majors. Discusses enrollment, course structure, student characteristics, and future development. (JM)

Discusses the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a large-scale undergraduate psychology conference as conducted through a special two-term course. Course requirements and structure are discussed as are specific details pertaining to the conference itself. The author's experiences are related to the literature on undergraduate psychology…

Reviews conditions and practices found in effective core French programs, which are potentially useful to teachers. The review includes elements related to provincial curricula, organization for instruction, instructional planning, instructional strategies, and student evaluation. (MSE)

An innovative curriculum, Twentieth Century Man, takes one traditional course from each of three academic departments and modifies the content presentation so that overlapping themes are emphasized, developed in parallel, and synthesized across disciplines in a team-taught seminar. This cost-effective approach integrates concepts while retaining…

Discusses the planning, development, implementation, and course management required to use the Personalized System of Instruction in the basic speech communication course. (PD)

An aquatics fitness class given at Drake University (Iowa) is described. Students set up their own programs in consultation with the instructor choosing three components from the following list: cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility, nutrition and weight management, and posture and body measurement. (JMK)

This article describes a mass media course called "Communications Skills." It stresses the involvement of students in creating their own productions thus stimulating them toward making a professional product. (RK)

Presented is the second of a two-part article describing the introductory undergraduate physics course taught at the University of Liverpool, England. This part of the article concentrates upon the laboratory aspect of the course. (SL)

Experience with mass sections in the Introduction to Business Data Processing course at the University of New Orleans has been positive. The innovations described in this articles have not only helped to conserve scarce resources but have, in the author's opinion, provided the potential for a more effective and efficient course. (HD)