The historical development of education in the United States has favored the compartmentalization of studies over a global approach. Apart from a few encouraging developments, international studies is in a state of neglect. The universities have helped to remedy this situation through inservice programs, while the formation of consortia among…

The paper discusses the rehabilitation of pediatric cancer patients undertaken by a multidisciplinary team with the arm of returning the children to the classroom. Details including transportation, tutoring, and preparation of classmates are considered. (CL)

The main purpose of the study of theses written at the University of Toronto, is to give examples of research conducted in other disciplines from which adult education might benefit, thus emphasizing the strengthening of the interdisciplinary nature and awareness of adult education. Part 1 contains annotations of 62 theses, conducted between 1912…

A review of the literature for the approximate decade from the late sixties to the early seventies shows that the division between academic and vocational education is not considered an advisable one. A need for interdisciplinary integration is expressed together with brief examinations of such attempts. There is a pattern revealed in the…

This document describes the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts design for interdisciplinary studies (IDS) and independent studies (ID) as general education for teachers. This document covers five areas: description and development of the general education program, personnel, budget, evaluation procedures and data, and how the programs contribute to…

This booklet presents an interdisciplinary approach to environmental education. Part 1 concerns environmental study areas. Emphasis is placed on defining environmental study areas, site selection and program planning, and preparing to use the environmental study area. Part II presents instructional activities based on the "strand" approach. This…

Article described a method by which three teacher interns, preparing to be English teachers, combined their backgrounds and interests in philosophy, history, and communications to formulate a twelfth grade elective course. (Author/RK)

A school-wide reading campaign emphasized the joy of reading. (MKM)

Understanding words like "bionics" will open the mind to the horizons of another time when words like "railroad" evoked wonder and "to fly to the moon" was a metaphor for the impossible dream. Suggests that history teachers and English teachers should join together in using words to teach both subjects. (Editor/RK)

Approaching curriculum theory from an historical-hermeneutic approach, the author draws analogies from theology in urging: (1) no new orthodoxies; (2) a syncretic approach to curriculum theory; (3) community and dialectical interaction between theorists and practitioners; and (4) a sense of humor. (MJB)

Students' fascination with sports can help turn them on to economics--or any other subject they might otherwise consider "dull." (Author)

The science of applied linguistics is discussed in terms of characteristics, theory and interaction with other disciplines. (CHK)

Courses and seminars offered by the Ohio State University Commission on Interprofessional Education and Practice are described. The faculty team approach, the case study methodology, and the mix of students are emphasized. (MT)

Interprofessional policy analysis, a new concept, responds to a growing need among legislators at all levels for information about difficult problems confronting society. A program of policy analysis panels formed by the Ohio State University Commission on Interprofessional Education and Practice is described. (MT)

The article analyzes current practice of the special education school consultation process using such criteria as theory, knowledge base, program goals, and stages/steps of consultation. Recommendations include use of the "Seven Levels of Intensity of Intervention" framework to make instructional and placement decisions. (Author/DB)