The statement on the mathematics needed by students planning to take collegiate mathematics and the list of recommendations to strengthen the preparation of students for collegiate level courses prepared by a joint committee of the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in March, 1976, are…

Explains a modified approach to PSI physics courses, where group interaction takes place through problem solving sessions held on a regular basis, and which the students are required to attend. (GA)

The aim of the author was to ascertain how well a Dutch approach to introducing probability into the elementary school curriculum could be attempted by English children. Classroom situations are described. (MN)

After stating some facts and assumptions supporting the need for a program of civic development for elementary students, an outline of the history and development of legal education programs in Hawaii for students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade was discussed. (Author/RK)

Discusses a course combining Shakespeare and film and describes in detail the film selection and adaptation for classroom use. Available from: Literature/Film Quarterly, James M. Welsh, Ed., Salisbury State College, Salisbury, MD 21801. Subscription Rates: libraries, $8.00; individuals, $6.00; students, $5.00; single copies, $2.00. (MH)

Teaching and learning experiences for graduate students planning careers as college or university teachers are presented in a seminar offered to students in a variety of disciplines. Seminar format, student assignments, and student evaluations of the current catalog-listed seminar at Colorado State University are discussed. (LBH)

This article describes the historical, empirical, and theoretical aspects of a series of one-credit student development courses offered at a multicampus community college. The courses, ranging from "The Emerging Woman" to "Study Skills," were specifically designed to meet a variety of developmental needs for a diverse student…

Within a simulated Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee format, role play is used at Purdue University to illustrate to students the concepts of drug product evaluation and selection as these apply to a hospital formulary system. (Author/LBH)

Describes and evaluates an introductory course in American government at the college level which encourages students to perceive political processes as instruments of personal choice. Findings indicate that dramatic increases in students' political involvement result from course participation. (Author/DB)

Outlines a course which utilizes rational processes to teach high school students about religious diversity. Topics covered are Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and religious issues in contemporary society. (Author/DB)

Sea Semester combines a six-week apprenticeship on a sailing ship with an intensive shore preparation component. Through Boston University, students learn marine and nautical sciences before putting some of this information to practice. Students, having completed the shore and sailing components, can enroll in more advanced shore component…

Describes a 12 hour minicourse in Huckel molecular orbital (HMO) theory presented as part of a senior level chemical bonding course. (SL)

This excerpt from a book describes the development of a sociolinguistics course taught by computer. Computer modules for the instruction of phonology were used by students. Social implications of language use were explored through field work and term papers. (SW)

Describes a remedial physics laboratory course for students operating at the concrete Piagetian level of cognitive development. (SL)

Reviews traditional lecture courses in biology and chemistry which included daily quizzes which were repeatable. (SL)