Cognitive science has recently emerged as a new interdisciplinary field incorporating parts of psychology, computer science, philosophy, neuroscience, and linguistics. Its goal is to bring the theoretical and methodological resources of the contributing disciplines to bear on an integrated investigation of thought, meaning, language, perception,…

As the child care field moves toward professionalism, it is necessary to consider the ways in which academic instruction may enhance professionalization. One dimension of the definition of a profession is that a profession has control over the key elements of its own destiny. For example, a profession (1) controls entry into the profession, (2)…

An analysis of the bases of curriculum development and instruction design as they relate to increasing state influences. (Editor)

Describes the present state of classical studies in the two-year colleges and suggests ways in which such studies can be integrated more fully into the college curriculum. (PM)

The development of higher education in Canada is traced through a detailed description and analysis of what was being taught and of the research opportunities available to professors in the years from 1860 to 1960. Included is an analysis of the characteristics differentiating Canadian higher education from other countries. Also included are a…

The purpose of the handbook is to bring information to bear on educational decision-making, from the classroom to the institutional level, for producers as well as consumers of educational services. It is divided into two parts. The first consists of basic information about American College curricula, and describes normative practices, their…

Discusses the challenges confronting journalism education schools, suggesting that those who work with the media must get together with those teaching the media. Available from The Quill, 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. (RB)

Describes the newly revised Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program which emphasizes selectivity, young women in the officer candidate program, and focuses on management techniques, psychology and leadership. The monetary advantages are detailed which include scholarships, free flight training and other benefits. (BR)

Innovative handouts for student evaluation of courses are presented. (PG)

To determine the technical writing needs of employers in the Greensboro (North Carolina) area, a questionnaire was sent to 262 members of the Chambers of Commerce in the region that employed 100 or more people. The response rate was 30%. Responses showed manufacturing to be the predominant industry in the area. Approximately two-thirds of the…

The program approval process of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and the local process of course and program approval used by Illinois community colleges are detailed in this report. Following an introduction and study overview, course and program approval processes at John A. Logan College and Shawnee College are described and…

Several examples are given of a variety of nonstandard problems, not ordinarily found in texts or courses, now accessible to students who have programmable calculators. These include: (1) finding limits; (2) evaluating infinite series; (3) calculating finite series; (4) computing variable length products; (5) solving equations; (6) searching for…

THE RANGE OF OFFERINGS IN INDEPENDENT LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES WAS SURVEYED TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT PRESENT COURSE OFFERINGS BY DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE THE PURPOSES OF THE INSTITUTION. THE INVESTIGATION EMPLOYED IN THIS STUDY INCLUDED SURVEYING CATALOGS AND OTHER PUBLISHED MATERIAL, COMPILING STATISTICS, GATHERING DATA FROM OFFICIAL…