Oral radiology curricular guidelines developed by the American Association of Dental Schools are provided. The guidelines describe minimal conditions under which a satisfactory educational experience can be offered. Principles of x-radiation, radiobiological concepts, radiological health, radiographic technique, radiographic quality, and darkroom…

A course designed to incorporate interpersonal communication instruction into the veterinary curriculum at Purdue University is described, and a preliminary evaluation of the course's effectiveness is outlined and discussed. Students preferred videotaped practice interviews as a teaching technique, made few suggestions, and felt an eight-week…

Describes the guided design format and provides examples of this teaching method, as used in a course entitled, "Methods of Scientific Investigation." Two goals of the course are discussed: (1) teaching subject matter and (2) developing decision-making skills to apply what has been learned to solving real-world problems. (CS)

Discusses problems which currently beset many college history departments (declining enrollments, cost-conscious administrators, curriculum problems) and explains how college-level history instructors can implement innovative curriculum changes. In addition, a course on historical processes is described. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington,…

Argues that teaching a unit on death provides an opportunity to focus students' reading, writing, and thinking on a subject area in which they are vitally interested. Suggests activities and describes the extensive literature available on death suitable for elementary through college students. (AEA)

Outlines four lessons as supplemental lectures in beginning argumentation classes. Encourages students to develop an appreciation of the interaction between culture and communication generally and a sense of argumentation's suitability in our own culture. (JMF)

Describes the organization, hardware, facilities, and authoring system of video learning courses at the University of Utah; and describes a particular introductory electronics course, including nine pedagogical and content features. (CMV)

Briefly describes a course called Environmental Chemistry offered at McNeese State University (Louisiana) that stresses the role of science in the future. (CS)

Described is the three-year course sequence in computer hardware offered at Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. Utilizing mainly Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) equipment, the course teaches hardware design, debugging, and programing, to prepare students for technician jobs or advanced study. Course startup is…

Describes an advanced high school course which incorporates an industrial approach into the chemistry curriculum. Presents three case studies as examples taken from the local chemistry industry--the production of copper, bromine, and plastics. (CS)

The general outline of a course for cooperating teachers and supervisors in student teaching programs is presented and discussed. (JMF)

The article describes one aspect of an undergraduate college course entitled "Special Education 253: Physically Handicapped" in which students could elect to confine themselves to a wheelchair for 24 waking hours for 20 percent of their final grade. The reactions of the 87 students who participated demonstrate the usefulness of the experience.…

Outlines the class activities and student ratings of 10 sessions of "The Future of the Future," a general survey course offered at Roane State Community College (Harriman, TN). Activities focusing on what mankind can expect in the next 50 years included games, guest speakers, tours, and films and filmstrips. (AYC)

Presents a course outline for an advanced high school elective in forensic science. (CS)

Describes the continuing education program for clinical chemistry instrumentation training established at The College of Staten Island, New York. A course consisting of 14 sessions is outlined and discussed. (CS)