This paper contains part of the text of an address given at the sixth Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers concerning current developments in the secondary school mathematics area in Australia. A list of strong high school mathematics program syllabi is also given. (MN)

The process of design and construction of a mathematics program based on the interests of children is presented in an address read at the Sixth Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. (MT)

Investigates the effect of both trait communication apprehension (CA) and anticipated interaction on student recall of instructional messages. Finds that anticipated interaction elicited higher levels of state anxiety in students with high CA, inhibiting their free recall of a lecture. (MS)

Presents examples of alternative lecture formats, including those that utilize active learner participation, take playful approach, focus on instructional goals and objectives, employ unusual methods for following an outline format; and involve media equipment and entertainment. (MBR)

The research reported here sought to determine the extent to which the official position of the Swedish government is reflected in actual classroom practice. Detailed analysis of classroom interactions, coupled with survey responses from interviews with participants, teachers, and principals, revealed a substantial discrepancy between the…

Recognizing that success in general chemistry is dependent on the development of disciplined study habits, the author motivates his students to develop these skills through prelecture assignments that introduce them to various studying strategies. The format and use of the prelecture assignments are described. (JN)

The potential of two-way television as an instructional medium was examined through observations of presentations by medical faculty. The study found that similar teaching strategies were used in conventional classrooms and in two-way television mediated lessons. Detailed study results are offered. (Author/DF)

Outlines positive and negative features of the lecture method and the resource-based learning method, recounts a personal experience with the responsive lecture, and discusses its potential. (MBR)

After comparing the continental schools of Europe with those of the United States, this paper deals with the disabilities of universities here and the possible ways of reducing or removing them. (Author/RK)

This guide is aimed at lecturers and tutors providing higher education courses at further education colleges in England. It contains good practice guidelines with examples from more than 50 institutions, information requested by colleges, and suggestions. A companion volume for senior managers addresses policy issues and prospects for higher…

This paper describes major changes undertaken in two undergraduate physics courses from traditional lecture method to an inquiry-based method that facilitates active student engagement and changes in the modeling approach to learning. Students' conceptual understanding of physics concepts were evaluated by quasi-experimental design, and the Reform…

The large, impersonal introductory political science course is able to meet the individual students' needs by offering three tracks. A basic track is taken by everyone, a second offers open-ended possibilities to superior students; a third allows slower students to be tutored in a study center. (KM)

Describes the two functions of teaching and learning processes: short-range training and long-range education, and suggests that the course had better be carried out first via the Keller plan and then via lectures on exciting materials of the subject matter. (CC)

Describes a study comparing a combined system of lectures and problem sessions with a recitation class in engineering mechanics. No major differences were found in performance of students in either method. A significant difference in achievement was found with class size. The smaller the group the better the student performance." (Author/TS)