Described is a course in which college senior psychology majors provide counseling for freshmen majors. The course was positively evaluated by freshmen for encouraging motivation and involvement and by seniors for allowing them to serve as paraprofessional psychologists. (Author/DB)

Describes a college course focussing on the political, social, and economic ramifications of American spectator sports. (DD)

McMaster University School of Medicine admits students who may not have had an extensive education in physics, chemistry, and biology. The objectives and teaching methods of a preliminary course once offered to those students and now incorporated into the M.D. program are described. (Editor/LBH)

Problems involved with native Spanish-speaking students enrolled in college Spanish courses, and balancing their instruction with non-native speakers are discussed. One solution described established two sections for a fourth-semester reading and discussion course - separating natives and non-natives. (CHK)

Access to professional development opportunities for in-service high school chemistry teachers remains a problem. In an effort to increase teacher access, a new cross-listed course called Chemistry 869/Curriculum and Instruction 869 was created at the University of Nebraska and offered via the Internet. Describes this course in microscale…

Discusses mandates that regional accreditation agencies have established for higher education institutions to implement information literacy programs and to assess resultant learning outcomes, calling for a shift in library instruction paradigms at many institutions. Focuses on cooperation between faculty and librarians to include information…

Considers the relevance of a semester length curriculum in Performance for Art and Theatre students. Contends that art majors in performance classes learn to value more ephemeral content, to work with time, and to think explicitly about audience, while theatre majors have an opportunity to engage with original, personally expressive content and to…

Proposes a way of thinking that integrates technology into elementary education. Describes the first four years of efforts at the University of Colorado at Denver to integrate technology into its preservice teacher education program. Outlines information and learning technologies skills, knowledge, and attitudes for two teacher training courses.…

Describes the implementation of a new laboratory-based, interdisciplinary undergraduate course on linear dynamical systems. Focuses on geometrical methods and data visualization techniques. (Contains 20 references.) (Author/YDS)

Describes the development and implementation of an online writing course for advanced English as a Second Language students. Indicates that, with the commitment, support, and patience of the institutional administration, faculty, and students, Internet courses can be effective modes of instruction. (SG)

Identifies six key approaches to the teaching of English for academic purposes (EAP): inductive learning, process syllabuses, learner autonomy, authenticity, technology, and team teaching. Reasons for the emphasis on these approaches are given. Concludes by arguing that a greater emphasis needs to be placed on methodology in EAP. (VWL)

Described is a seminar designed for graduating senior chemical engineering majors. The class structure, schedules, goals and objectives, homework assignments, course grading, and student comments are discussed. Listed are a questionnaire for evaluating mock interviews, talk topics, and job selection criteria as developed by the students. (CW)

This article describes a class which used intergroup dialogue as a means of studying Blacks, Jews, and Black-Jewish relations in the context of the exploration of broader issues of ethnic identity and intergroup relations. (IAH)

Contends that a full and balanced education in the social studies requires study about religion and religious issues. Describes an elective course in world religions for high school students. Includes course objectives, course outline, teaching methods, and instructional materials. Addresses the issue of the controversial nature of teaching about…

Discusses the problem of conceptual integration when preparing and teaching courses that combine two established subspecialty areas within a discipline. Provides an example of such a course that integrates medical sociology and the sociology of aging. Describes the major readings and course outline. (NL)