The desired role of a neurologist on an interdisciplinary team serving mentally handicapped patients is described. (GW)

The discipline of economics in social studies and its role as a vehicle for incorporating career education in social studies is reviewed in this article. (KM)

The curriculum change for which these projections were made included eliminating traditional distribution requirements in favor of interdisciplinary programs and increased student electives. The plan allowed study of the staffing needs and anticipated effects upon departmental offerings. (Editor)

Six high-school Problems of Democracy textbooks were evaluated for their environmental education coverage. The amount of coverage was small relative to 26 possible themes used as criteria in the evaluation. An argument is given for a science and social science interdisciplinary approach for meaningful environmental education. (JP)

This article suggests a reorganization of existing school curricula to include a major place for study of the environment and its problems. A Theoretical environmental model is given which incorporates many existing disciplines into a common body of knowledge. It focuses on environmental concerns through a problem solving approach. (LS)

Presented is the third in a series of addresses given by Professor Matthews of the Nuffield Project to the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Conference in May, 1972. He reviews the changes that have occurred in mathematics education throughout Britain over the last several decades. (JP)

Critically examines the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the setting up of a humanities interdisciplinary curriculum with a strong English component. (RB)

The problem addressed concerns the analysis of a specific genre of literature for the purpose of acquiring new knowledge about adult development and learning. A need for further study in the area of developing research principles for the analysis of literature is indicated. (Author)

Findings of the Writing Research Unit at the University of London Institute suggest that writing curricula in British secondary schools do not foster independent thinking or individual personality development. (JH)

Suggests that the excitement of 20th century science has had its truly important influence on the forms of literature--as a rich new source of metaphor, analogy, and style--and even on the structure of fiction. (Author/EB)

A presentation of a project for a geography course, including an overview, discussion of interaction with other subject areas, and procedure for conducting the project. (ND)

Geography's contributions to educational research include methods for analysis and policy planning. (Author/DE)

The Thematic Studies Program (TSP), a successful open admissions plan for 125 students at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is characterized by a curriculum design interconnecting the humanities and social sciences, an emphasis on group process, and individualization of standards. A teacher in the program describes her experiences. (JT)

Argues that the discipline of English needs to become a truly interdisciplinary study, adding history, philosophy, psychology, ethics, and politics as areas of concern. (RB)