Considers how to integrate communication into an accelerated Masters of Business Administration curriculum. Discusses the benefits of authentic assignments, collaboration with content-area faculty, proactive student learning, and advantages of an integrated approach. (SG)

Describes an inquiry-based course that emphasizes integration of the sciences. Student teams pursue research projects of their own design using mathematics and physics to study biological phenomena. (Author/KHR)

Discusses three points to deal with in news reporting: measuring news value; assessing functions of time in reporting the news; and choosing the degree of popularization to be applied within the field of news. Recommends several integrated competitive teaching exercises using these elements. (MG)

Argues that grammar instruction can be more effective if put in a realistic context by: (1) becoming part of an integrated curriculum; and (2) concentrating on the proofreading stage of writing assignments. Illustrates integrating various components of the language-arts curriculum by briefly describing a unit using a short story. (RS)

A program is described in which drama is used as an integral educational tool in conjunction with the study of literature, social studies, and history. The program adapts drama as a forum for presentations, debates on history or present-day events, and the study of biographies of great people. (JDD)

Suggestions for using children's literature in special classes for hearing-impaired elementary grade students are offered, using Wanda Gag's "Millions of Cats" as an example that is applied across all curriculum areas. (DB)

Students at the Mamie D. Lee Public School in the District of Columbia learned nutrition concepts and communication, motor, social, and cognitive skills while participating in a school play. (PCB)

Offers a five-point checklist that educators might use to determine the content validity of materials labeled whole language. Recommends "The Whole Language Sourcebook" and the "Story Box" program as high content validity materials. (MG)

Notes that the ability to move from the general to the specific and back again is one of the schemas that basic writers lack. Argues that this schema can be developed through carefully composed writing assignments that employ all of the arts of language--reading, writing, speaking, and listening. (RS)

When a well-conceived combination of innovative learning strategies is used, the results are generally more favorable than those attained using any single strategy. Broadening the scope of planning and implementation will not only help integrate innovations, but will enhance opportunities for collegial sharing. Integration guidelines are provided.…

Explores the use of computers for teaching mathematical models of transposition ciphers. Illustrates the ideas, includes activities and extensions, provides a mathematical model and includes computer programs to implement these topics. (MVL)

The author discusses the nature of challenges and lists challenges for secondary industrial education. He challenges educators to (1) develop a clear educational mission and attractive, challenging programs; (2) prepare students to integrate technological skills and to appreciate the limits of technology; and (3) prepare students to implement…

The relationship between planning and budgeting processes, and whether their integration can be related to institutional improvement were studied in a survey of 532 planning and business offices at 266 2-year colleges. The real benefits of linking planning and budgeting are outlined. (SLD)

Asserts that the barriers to technology-driven systemic change of education are found in the paradigm through which schools and the mission of schools are verified. For technology to become an integrated aspect of education, the focus must not be on technology itself, but on the information it enables students, teachers, and administrators to…

Provides suggestions and concerns for integrating open learning and distance education concepts into a course designed for adult lifelong learners. Topics include a shift in educational paradigms from teacher-centered to learner-centered approaches, constructivism, restructuring the social context, and the use of media. (LRW)