The need to explore the extent to which student evaluation of teachers is subject to instructor manipulation is suggested. Comment is made concerning possible impact on teacher ratings of sections sizes, scheduling of classes during odd hours, the type of material taught, and whether or not the course is required. (SM)

Second of three articles stemming from a research project in which the objective is to obtain and validate data to be used in developing a core curriculum for agriculture on all levels of education. (SB)

The social context of the debate over liberal education is discussed in terms of the pressures on deans to phase out underpopulated fields of study, the pressures on educators to produce measurably competent graduates for an ever more technological economy, and a general questioning of liberal and humanistic values. (MLW)

Examines current status of college science education in light of recent calls for reintroduction of science into liberal arts curriculum, presenting a course sequence as basis for discussion. Proposes advantages of and need for a committee to monitor courses in the sequence. Also lists advantages of increased exposure to science. (JM)

Papers presented include: (1) CORE science--an exploratory study of pupils' perceptions of their science course; (2) chemistry and science philosophy; (3) taxonomy of scientific words (focusing on language of science, science words, theories of meaning, uses/implications of the taxonomy); and (4) description of experimental studies, a 16+ work…

Highlights problems in student achievement and the national need to broaden the definition of basic skills and renew the curriculum. Recommendations are included. (MLF)

Attention needs to be given to the developmental psycho-social needs of young adult learners, as they impact development of professional identity. Suggests a modification of traditional curriculum to include experiential growth groups to help accomplish this purpose. (Author/RC)

To improve the quality of schooling, the Paideia Proposal calls for a single, required, 12-year course in general, humanistic learning, followed by any of three types of postsecondary institutions. The Paideia curriculum covers knowledge acquisition, intellectual development, and understanding of ideas but also requires improved, active teaching…

A pharmacy practice program added to the core baccalaureate curriculum at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy which includes a practice in pediatrics is described. An audiovisual program in pediatric diseases and drug therapy was developed. This program allows the presentation of more material without reducing clerkship time. (Author/MLW)

Problems inherent in social work education and a definition and analysis of the human service delivery system (HSDS) concept are reviewed. The benefits and problems of adopting an HSDS educational framework are discussed and a means for implementing it in social work education is examined. (Author/MLW)

The analysis of data from a survey of lecturers and students in 13 universities/university colleges, together with evidence from other independent sources, shows that the introduction in the sixth form of a common core biology syllabus with specialist options is desirable. (Author/MA)

A teacher's viewpoints and comments on the core syllabus for A-level physics which appeared in the May 1980 issue of "Physics Education" are presented. (SK)

Summarizes a university professor's viewpoints and comments on the advantages and disadvantages of the core syllabus for A-level physics presented in the May 1980 issue of "Physics Education." (SK)

Summarizes the viewpoints and comments of a science educator on the core syllabus for A-level physics which appeared in the May 1980 issue of "Physics Education," including the nature of the syllabus, its lack of clarity or detail, and its lack of scope. (SK)

This research was concerned with the significance of class size, class level, and core v noncore sections of classes in instructor evaluation at a major state university. High evaluations were associated with small, noncore, undergraduate classes. (Author/CP)