Describes a laboratory teaching technique in which a single topic (in this case, bipolar junction transistors) is studied over a period of weeks under the supervision of one staff member, who also designs the laboratory work. (MLH)

Reports student achievement in and reaction to a self-instructional, group-paced course in U.S. history during a summer session. Students achieved higher grades and felt they learned more than in more conventional classes. Overall, this system proved beneficial althouth several areas of concern are noted. (JDS)

Summarizes nine papers given at the Fourth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education that dealt with increasing the relevance of chemistry courses. (MLH)

Describes a pilot study in which a two-year junior college program designed to train chemical technicians was taught to a group of high school students. The concrete-operational program, entitled Modern Chemical Technology (MCT), was well received by the students. (MLH)

Using participation in weekly case discussions, the main intent of the required course described here is to prepare pharmacists in the practical aspects of drug therapy for common disorders. The course confronts the student with specific situations in a setting where they can be researched and responses prepared in advance. (LBH)

The University of Wisconsin's Extension Services in Pharmacy conducted a study that tended to substantiate the assumption that nonpracticing pharmacists generally become isolated from their profession and need specialized continuing education offerings. Such continuing education courses are effective in regaining levels of knowledge. (LBH)

A model is described for teaching about death and dying with emphasis on mental health aspects. The author relates personal observations from her experience as a death educator and suggests precautions for individuals organizing thanatology courses for the first time. (AV)

Described is an introductory life science course which introduces students to questions relating social values and science. Suggested lecture, laboratory, and discussion exercises are included. (SL)

Described is an integrated physical science course being developed for Australian high schools. Included are the course structure, explanation of three major units of the course, and the basic concerns prompting the development of the new course. (SL)

Presented is a general description of the remedial mathematics programs in the City University of New York institutions. (DT)

A list of topics covered in a first mathematics course for remedial students is given, along with suggested time allotments for each topic. Goals for each of the topics are discussed. (DT)

The organization of a mathematics class involving large lecture instruction along with small group work and remedial work is described. (DT)

Contributors to this book--teachers and teacher educators--explore the positive educational outcomes that are possible for students when teachers share with them what, how, and why they read for pleasure. The book presents 18 essays on a wide variety of classroom approaches for different grade levels. Following a "Beginning" by the…

Pepperdine University lies between the mountains of the Santa Monica Conservancy and the Pacific Ocean. The hills surrounding the campus are a paradise of native vegetation, much of it under federal protection, where there are many types of wildlife and the air is loud with insects and all sorts of birds. And yet, not only are the vast majority of…

This study reports on a pilot study of a public speaking class in which problem-based learning and service-learning were combined in a freshman engagement course. The paper describes how the two elements were combined and provides assessments that used the University of California-Berkeley Service-Learning Attitudinal Survey, narrative responses…