Within the South African tertiary education context, information management is taught from a variety of perspectives, including computer science, business management, informatics, and library and information science. Each discipline has a particular multidisciplinary focus dealing with its fundamentals. To investigate information management…

Improved computer technology presents philosophers with the means to enhance their applied ethics classes by providing the opportunity to explore myriad practical and conceptual problems heretofore impossible in the traditional classroom. This paper examines some of the potential and problems inherent in using computerized techniques in Southeast…

This final report describes the activities and outcomes of a federally funded program that was developed to increase the supply of early childhood special educators in Utah and surrounding regions and to enhance the quality of their preparation. The project prepared 67 students for preschool special education certification and 40 related service…

This document provides guidance on the appropriate evaluation and placement of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) preschool students with disabilities. The document discusses the need for providers to be aware of the individual needs generated by disabilities and their interaction with early development and take specific cultural and…

In the past 50 years many political organizations have attempted to seek redress from repressive governments. Many have used methods considered to be terrorism. The United Nations (UN) is interested in establishing a set of guidelines dealing with the prevention of terrorism. This unit focuses on several questions that attempt to define terrorism.…

In this lesson plan, each student acts as a Member of Parliament (MP) in England in 1832 who must analyze the effects of what some people are referring to as the "Industrial Revolution." Students will write a bill, write a speech, and participate in debates. Students are provided with background information, detailed instructions, online…

Science materials reviewed include "TOPS" (an inquiry-based physical science program for grades five-eight consisting of 22 modules and three books, each covering a single topic) and "Come With Me Science Series" (interdisciplinary science units for grades K-three). Describes and assesses student/teacher materials, typical activities, and overall…

A cooperative program of the economics and foreign languages departments offers three undergraduate majors: an economics B.A., with two foreign languages; a B.A. double major of economics and either French or Spanish, complemented by a second language; and a B.S. in business administration, individually designed, with one modern foreign language.…

Discusses intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict from social psychological, cognitive-behavioral, organizational, and family systems perspectives. Consideration of these perspectives provides a framework that enables school psychologists to understand how conflict can be manifested in special service teams in public schools and how diverse…

Reports results of a study which identified differences between schools (N=64) which accepted, rejected, or made exploratory use of an innovative marine curriculum. Includes brief descriptions of course units and the study's implications. (DS)

Discusses the rationale underlying the production of 16 interactive teaching packages designed to demonstrate to 15-16 year olds the historical, domestic, industrial, economic, and socio-moral implications of chemistry. Briefly describes each package and reviews assessment results. (DS)

The use of social work faculty to teach human behavior and social environment content to undergraduate social work students vs using faculty from other departments is examined in this research study. The data suggest there were no significant differences between groups of students. (Author/MLW)

Lists science/art activities which involve students in general observation and imaginative visualization. (CS)

Programs at Western Kentucky University including undergraduate curricula in Latin-American and Asian studies, technical assistance projects overseas, student and faculty exchange programs, seminars and workshops, and community activities are described. "Friendship teams" (a faculty advisor, four international students, and an American…

Described is the development and current status of the conservation education program of Ohio's Summit Soil and Water Conservation District. Cooperation between the education community and the conservation district has resulted in a wide range of interdisciplinary community education opportunities. (SMB)