In order to transform the disruptive forces that threaten the university today into cohesive ones, the university should make structural changes within itself toward a new purpose of enhancing society's capability for continuous self-renewal. It may have to become a political institution, interacting with government and industry in the planning…

The Texas Small Schools Project is described and efforts to improve education in small schools are presented in this document. Various innovative activities implemented are discussed. These activities include: a summer workshop, seminars for talented youth, health career days, and a student testing program. Instructional activities considered are:…

In this document, developed by teachers during two career education workshops, are varied ideas on ways that career education can be integrated into subject matter areas in the elementary grades. Emphasis is placed on the use of local business as resources both for learning experiences in subject areas and for career awareness experiences.…

Information about the insect world and its advantages for the elementary classroom teacher is given in this paper, along with activities which can teach students about insects. The insect world tends to be noticed by the average person only when the small creatures become pests or inhabit man's abode. However, young students have a sharp sense of…

Describes one portion of a three-week summer program for teachers seeking to integrate arts in education. Provides examples of work from the program. (RL)

Science, health and nutrition, cooking, and social studies activities on the subject of apples are described. (SJL)

Discusses the birth and growth of the technology assessment (TA) technique of Japan which has recommended desirable improvements in technological industry. Adopting this technique by developing countries, and obstacles of the application of TA are also discussed. (HM)

The author considers the effect of the report of the Australia Council Schools Commission Study of Education and the Arts. Art teachers put into words the premises upon which they base their activites. This process has stimulated such teachers to take an active and intelligent interest in their own field. (Author/RK)

Ninety-four teachers from various subject fields and grade levels participated in a three-week summer session at Lincoln Center Institute in New York City to learn ways of making art and the aesthetic experience a part of the general educational system. (BM)

Reviews the energy crisis, discusses energy conservation, and suggests methods for integrating components of energy education into industrial arts curriculum. Consumer and occupational aspects of energy are discussed briefly. (TA)

Shows how poetry can be used to bridge the gap between social studies and the humanities. Demonstrates that poems about Japan can provide a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese history, culture, and psychology than could the objective truths provided by social studies in that area. Includes a lesson outline and several poems. (AEM)

Describes an interdisciplinary pilot program for ninth graders at Bronxville (New York) High School using three teachers (representing social studies, English, and art) to teach an ancient history unit. The varied learning activities were based on the Coalition for Essential Schools' driving forces: personalization, the student as worker,…

Provides ideas on how to use the Bayeux Tapestry as an inspiration for writing in the areas of art, communications, English and the language arts, history and social studies, home economics, physical education and health, psychology, and science and mathematics. (SRT)

Traces the historical development of environmental education in England, indicating the changes that have occurred in program emphases and implementation patterns since the early 1960s. Lists the values associated with teaching environmentally. (ML)

Suggests that journalism and literature are indissoluably linked by the nature of their chosen task--to capture life in language that lives--and that journalism students should be exposed to quality literature to help them better understand how authors use language to get a message across. (HTH)