The absence of references to educational research in "Philosophy and Education: Eightieth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education" is seen as evidence that educational researchers and educational philosophers are isolated from one another. A rapprochement between the two fields is recommended. (PP)

Describes the development of humanities electives for occupational programs at Bristol Community College. Discusses course objectives, funding sources, the team-taught interdisciplinary approach, and benefits for students and teachers, e.g., increasing the relevance of literary works, offering a broad approach to the humanities, and promoting…

Aims, objectives, and structure of a multidisciplinary course designed to train technicians to deal with pollution and its effects are discussed. The main component of the course focuses on practical aspects of monitoring and attainment of necessary sampling and analysis skills. A summary of course topics (units) is included. (Author/JN)

Suggests stressing the humanistic dimensions of science as a way to bridge the gap between sciences and the humanities. Provides a rationale for focusing on the humanistic side of science and briefly describes a freshman seminar at Macalester College (St. Paul, Minn.) conducted by science, social science, and humanities faculty. (JN)

Identifies a common process of mediation which appears to be followed in all models of practice, and identifies essential knowledge, skills, values, and aids required. The purpose of explaining the process and the mediator's role is to identify components of mediation and the type of education and training needed. (Author/JAC)

Identifies problems of socio-ecological synthesis by applying them to the development of a hypothetical "eco-city." Levels of knowledge and action proceed from fundamental research, applied research, urban design, construction, and shaping of the city. Integration occurs at cultural-historical, socio-functional, and spatial-temporal…

The general education curriculum should include academic experiences based upon selected theories of intellectual development. The works of Dewey, Piaget, and Perry provide the theoretical framework for an interdisciplinary model that takes cognitive development as the primary goal and disciplinary exposure as a by-product. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the use of microcomputers and software as problem-solving tools, including comments on "TK! Solver," automatic problem-solving program (reviewed in detail on pp.84-86 in this same issue). Also discusses problem-solving approaches to bridge the disciplines, such as music/physics, junior high science/mathematics (genetics),…

The research report approach is suggested as a successful technique for student exposure to a diversity of bioethical issues. These interdisciplinary reports require students to analyze a controversy's components to ensure an intelligent resolution of it. Report format, list of suggested topics, and objectives of completing reports are included.…

The departments of special education and vocational education at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale have established a cross-disciplinary program of baccalaureate specializations to develop minimum competencies for serving employment-related needs of learning disabled, mentally retarded, behavior disordered, and adjudicated youth. (SK)

This article describes the experience of Texas Tech University in its attempts to implement an interdisciplinary doctoral program in the fine arts. Results are presented of a survey taken of students graduating with a PhD in Fine Arts during the ten years the program has existed. (CJ)

Describes the development of planning education programs and changing conceptions of planning education in Canada. Approaches to integrating the many disciplines related to environmental planning and design are discussed. (WB)

Universities can contribute to environmental education by addressing theoretical considerations and by developing practical applications. Environmental health can be the unifying theme for future programs. Several environmental education projects are described. (Author/WB)

Reviews the current status of archival education programs, and discusses both the skills required by archivists, and the scarcity of appropriate training materials. A series of recommendations for the standardization of archival training programs made at a recent meeting of the UNESCO Department for the General Information Programme is presented.…

Presents a model for infusing energy conservation into the social studies curriculum at the junior high school level. The model provides for vocabulary-concept building, prereading activity, content reading, and group and individual activities. (RM)