A course in educational techniques and skills for pharmacy educators was initiated in 1974 at the University of Kentucky by the Colleges of Pharmacy and Education. It is an adaptation of a general methods course offered to secondary education majors and is taught by an instructor in the College of Education. (LBH)

A two-semester program entitled "Introduction to Disease States and Related Therapeutics" was introduced into the second professional year at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy. It was divided into 16 identifiable modules that were subdivided into 225 learning packages covering about 95 different disease entities. (LBH)

Nine objectives are outlined that have either been reported on by teachers in the field or that seem to be pertinent to death education. Focus is on the premise that the format and content of courses follow the goals selected. Questions of who should teach, when and what format are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Discusses two chemical engineering courses concerning atmospheric pollution and industrial waste treatment. (MLH)

Discusses an undergraduate course which includes lectures, laboratory, and field trips and is designed for the interim winter semester. The course is interdisciplinary, involving a study of the biochemistry, pharmacology, and physiological significance of compounds from marine flora and fauna. (MLH)

Described is a basic statistics course developed around statistical surveys which students conduct and analyze. An outline covering suggested classroom procedures and an outline giving directions for the statistics project are included. (DT)

The organization of a basic algebra college course, in which lectures were combined with programmed learning instruction, is discussed. (DT)

Describes graduate chemical engineering courses that utilize the Keller Plan and make available videotaped lectures covering the courses' subject matter. (MLH)

Describes a general chemistry course taught by the Keller Plan, or personalized system of instruction, at a university with a large minority enrollment. Evaluation shows that students feel that they are learning more and getting higher grades. (MLH)

Describes a three-year coordinated sciences course taught to Italian high school students by physics and biology teachers and biology, physics, and psychology faculty from the University of Palermo. The course examines the structure of matter and energy from physical, biological, chemical, economical, and historical viewpoints. (MLH)

Describes an elementary one-semester course in the physics of sound and light with an emphasis on applications in art, music, photography, and theater. (MLH)

Results of a national survey of population education activities by 647 secondary school social studies teachers are reported that detail differences in teacher characteristics and course characteristics. Data tables are provided. (ND)

Describes an alternative approach to teaching communication arts that focuses on the student's communicative experiences as the center of concern. (MH)

As the internet-based learning (IBL) market becomes increasingly global, understanding differing educational values and cultural expectations could provide an important competitive edge for providers (universities, publishing houses, and corporate training entities). How each of person determines "good" or "quality" instruction…