Purposeful, intentional decision-making is the epitome of educational utility, with potential for significantly contributing to the shaping of the future of mankind. However, much of current educational practice is diametrically opposed to developing these skills. (Author/MJB)

Offers a seven-stage process design for use in preparing students to be effective critics and receivers of persuasive messages. (MH)

Emphasizes the need for diffusion of communication concepts by citing secondary schools failure to accept speech communication as a 'fundamental', and the inability of educators to provide innovative communication solutions to educational problems. (MH)

Five criteria are discussed for selecting curriculum materials for Bicentennial celebration and study that will encourage valuing and inquiry and enrich historical perspective. Several bibliographies and sources for other instructional materials are included. (MM)

Described is the master's program in elementary education at West Chester State College (Pennsylvania), which is designed to implement the process of applying the theory and research in creativity to classroom practice. (SBH)

The content, instructional methods, and exams, as well as justification for the adoption of the science program, are presented. (CP)

Describes a model for career communication curricula and explores clustering of job-related communication skills. (MH)

Presents program on safety skills training for children. Describes curriculum organized around games, music, skits, and artwork. Describes Child Safety Program goals and identifies safety skills for each grade level from kindergarten through fifth grade. Sample program section includes lists of items used for curriculum in each grade and safety…

Presented are the results of a faculty development project in which the domain of written communication was analyzed and incorporated into a training curriculum for family medicine faculty members. A wealth of literature was found to support 47 requisite competencies. The recommended curriculum integrates expert consultation with seminars,…

Describes the English program and the role it plays at Doane College, Nebraska. (JK)

The medical school is responsible for ensuring that its graduating doctors can apply scientific principles to health problems. That responsibility requires (1) selection of content; (2) presentation of content in appropriate ways; and (3) examination of students. Discussed are procedures for ensuring desired outcomes. (Author/RH)

The merits and problems of offering a course in the philosophy of law in the law school curriculum are discussed. (MSE)

Highlights results of a study that employed the Delphi technique to survey the attitudes of 50 educational experts regarding the future use of technology in K-9 classrooms. Findings in the areas of curriculum, instructional materials and use of technology by classroom teachers are discussed. An address for obtaining the full report is included.…

Suggests emphasizing expressive writing and including fine literature in freshman English classes and combining these elements with projects and techniques found in business communication courses to more clearly define the role of audience and purpose. (NH)

The author discusses the development of her concept of empowerment and its current expression in a teacher education program. She explores three ways in which she works to empower students in teacher training: (1) invention of curriculum, (2) ongoing peer relations, and (3) child study. (Author/CH)