A shorthand course designed to develop writing speed with the use of specialized vocabulary is outlined and described. Skill development in the nonshorthand elements of transcription (punctuation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary building) is emphasized. Class activities are organized in conjunction with the textbook, "Gregg Shorthand for…

A plan to provide more complete information regarding Continuing Education courses was initiated at Pennsylvania State University in order to facilitate student decision making. The expanded course descriptions were posted at registration sites and included information regarding instructor, catalog description, course objectives, instructional and…

The development and implementation of simulated research experiences for use in teaching research methods to undergraduate sociology majors are described. (Author/DE)

This article was the first in a series of lectures given in the U.S. on the ecology of habitat, a study of the relationship between man and the man-made environment in which he lives. (Author/PG)

The purpose of this article is to propose a course geared toward higher education that would help the student to become perceptually aware and "tuned-in" to what is going on in his immediate surroundings. (Author)

In the hope that a general exchange of information on computer courses for humanists will be of help to persons contemplating or already teaching such, and in the hope of encouraging a continued growth in the universities offering these courses, article surveyed that field. (Author/RK)

The contribution that a philosophy department can make to a curriculum concerned with creative problem solving, particulary in the area of policy decisions, is discussed and exemplified by a course description. (Author/JH)

Describes distinctive features that create strong student involvement in astronomical measurement and observation. Presents specific examples of the approach and provides an outline of the entire course. (Author/GS)

Describes a method of teaching journalism students how to edit by having the instructor serve as a "consultant" rather than "teacher" or "expert" with each student determing the course content for himself. (RB)

Semester-long program of orientation and counseling was developed to aid students in adjusting to college and developing their own life styles. Program was centered around a course in student development. (Author/EK)

Describes a course that includes a basic core section comprised of a lecture series integrated with programmed practicals and a project section comprised of activities designed to give the students practice in electronic problem solving. (GS)

This report describes "Education 310," a course for the general graduate student population taught through Writing Programs for the Graduate School of Education at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The report describes the contexts and needs that prompted the course; reviews the influences and resources that suggested…

"Ancient Egypt," an upper-division, non-required history course covering Egypt from pre-dynastic time through the Roman domination is described. General descriptive information is presented first, including the method of grading, expectation of student success rate, long-range course objectives, procedures for revising the course, major…

The paper explains an alternative structure to teaching micro and macroeconomic theory and describes the characteristics that make it an effective framework for introductory and principles courses. The teaching of economics principles typically proceeds by separating macroeconomic theory and microeconomic theory. But the use of the macro-micro…