In order to assist students in the process of self-actualization, and create an awareness of self and environment, an interdisciplinary group of general education instructors organized an on-campus commune, the Micro-College, at Miami-Dade Community College (Florida). Integral components include: modular instruction, grading contracts, and special…

The discipline of American Studies is defined in terms of its theory, methodology and content; and a model course for American Studies is presented which is oriented toward general education studies at the lower division level. (Author/NHM)

The planning and development of interdisciplinary education for health associates at Johns Hopkins University are described by Malcolm L. Peterson. (Includes training of an interdisciplinary team of practitioners by an interdisciplinary team of teachers.) Walter O. Spitzer compares Canadian and U.S. experience in such interdisciplinary education…

Residency programs for primary practice are described with focus on: model practice goals, the setting, and scheduling; faculty, including some approaches for resolving the new "town-gown" dichotomy; and the two basic types of curricula (family medicine model and the more traditional internship experience). (JT)

Describes graduate training geared specifically to prepare students for work in industry. Reports on schools offering such a program, and outlines the major characteristics of each school's curriculum. (GS)

This article considered the form, content, objectives and background of courses relating to science and society. (Author/RK)

The author reminds us that actions in education are based on ideas. The problem is to select those ideas (and ideals) of greatest value. (Editor)

Describes the major features of the performance-based curriculum design in social work education. Issues discussed concern the emphasis on skill objectives, the place of student and faculty creativity, the integration of learning experiences, and the assessment of performance. (Editor/PG)

Discusses the five Framework goals and presents them in tabular form. (ND)

Discussed the Learning Community, a minischool dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach to academics. (Author/RK)

The current emphasis on patient-adjustment to a health setting neglects the need for nurses to analyze the patient's basic patho-physiological problem. Curriculum content and structure could be identified on the basis of such analyses, to determine the appropriate cognitive and technical skills, and the correct actions to implement them.…

In order to design an English reading course for Indonesian students, particular problems of reading English for foreigners were examined. Some problems and solutions are detailed here. (CK)

A discussion of the present potential impact of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Proficiency Guidelines on classroom teaching and curriculum design argues that proficiency-oriented instruction cannot and should not claim to be a new method for foreign language teaching. Although many…

This history and state-of-the-art review of computer graphics describes computer graphics programs and proposed programs at Sheridan College (Canada), the Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Oregon, Northern Illinois University, and Ohio State University. These programs are discussed in terms of their philosophy, curriculum, student…

Empire State College of New York has published a report which describes and analyzes the nature and the dynamics of the Introductory Phase of three professional fields within the school's Master of Arts program: Business and Policy Studies, Labor and Policy Studies, and Culture and Policy Studies. The report is arranged according to program…