Making several changes in concert was one reason, this writer maintains, why an Ohio middle school made forward strides in providing successful innovative programs for its emerging adolescents. (Editor)

Discusses difficulties of teaching thermodynamics at the secondary school level, including misconceptions about entropy, teachers' insufficient preparation, and the physical and mathematical nature of the subject. Concludes that thermodynamics has to be reserved for university teaching since it is a "non-pictorial theory" in physical science. (CC)

Describes arguments against teaching thermodynamics at the secondary school level as an argument against teaching it in a certain way. Concludes that an honest and simple presentation of thermodynamic ideas is possible after special steps have been taken to help teachers in understanding the subject. (CC)

The Kansas Model for Industrial Education was developed to provide more options for students to learn about technological change and progress. The curriculum for SET (Secondary Exploration of Technology) covers grades 7-10 and uses a format in which broad introductions gradually narrow down to specific high-interest areas. (DS)

Describes a training program designed to utilize talent and increase group communication. (RK)

The extended or external degree approach is considered as a method by which registered nurses may complete a baccalaureate degree. (Author/RK)

Suggests a series of courses focusing on interfaces between the arts or humanities or social sciences on one hand and science or technology on the other. Indicates that science fiction is a cultural bridge characterized by speculation of the unknown from a foundation of the known. (CC)

Discusses the development of a basic physics course in which the technological device or system is used as a motivational factor or a focus for teaching of fundamental concepts. Included are a list of module titles and examples of textual materials derived from pressure cookers, toasters, and ionization chambers. (CC)

An explanation of the use of PLANIT (Programing Language for Interactive Teaching) and its application to developing computer assisted instruction in mathematics curriculum. (HB)

A definition of a conceptual approach to the analysis of educational systems. The authors believe that by centering attention of the instructional management decision-making process, which mediates between activities of the students and the learning environment, much of the present confusion surrounding the design of educational systems can be…

This article describes a frame of reference that teachers may find useful in clarifying different values and for value education. (Author/RK)

Discusses different curriculum designs and reforms. (RK)

Discusses the causes for educational problems, backgrounds for educational development, and a model for educational progress. (RK)

The authors suggest that, in the future, career educators should attempt to discover to what extent career education enhances the principle of maximum possibilities in occupations; how it can obliterate the distinction between work and leisure; and how it can be more concerned with human services. (Author/JN)