The impact of expectations about student performance and ability is illustrated by four research studies; attention is drawn to the cooperative nature of this phenomenon. (Author)

The individualized program at Glenbrook North High School (Illinois) is outlined. (JB)

A description is given of an investigative chemistry laboratory course suitable for elementary education, business administration, and other nonscience majors. Emphasis is on analyzing various commercial products for effectiveness. (DF)

Part I of a two part series on career planning courses, this article describes the one at Indiana University. The course better equips students to make accurate long term decisions, interview with skill and gain self confidence. Syllabus included. (CJ)

Describes a junior level course taught at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Technology and Society," to show how engineers/technologists can contribute to environmental education. To improve understanding of the interactions between technology and society, interdisciplinary courses are needed which examine current socio-technical problems. (BL)

Results are reported on a one year introductory course for Chicano, Black, American Indian, and Asian-American minority students. Teaching innovations employed were edited lecture notes and a class council. Evaluation of student performance including a comparison with students in other introductory physics courses and student evaluation are…

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of concurrent teacher education science content courses, by discussing the details of the course offered at the University of Melbourne, Australia. (AL)