Architectural education has three choices, according to the author: to seek more collaborative possibilities with the behavioral sciences (multi-disciplinary) to establish a new framework for defining the relationship between man, environment, and built space (the ideal); or to find some medium ground between the two (interdisciplinary). (JT)

The term "forest products technology" suggests means for keeping wood shop curriculum in step with technological change. Silviculture, material harvesting, wood science, and four additional divisions classified by processes used for deriving products from wood form the broad categories of course content and, with their component parts, provide a…

German as a Foreign Language Philology is a new subject developed at the New Philology Faculty of the University of Heidelberg. Students whose native language is not German can earn a Master of Arts in this field. The study plan, educational goals, and the content and organization of the curriculum are described. (Text is in German.) (TL)

A survey of students graduating from a social policy program was taken to determine students' work affiliations after graduation, and to compare their situations before and after graduation. The findings indicated differences in work affiliations and experiences, with a large percentage entering the social policy field. (Author/BH)

Invites greater discussion of the ultimate social and political consequences of different ideologies and justifications of art education. Uses West Germany's educational practice and philosophy as example. (Editor/RK)

Analyzes the historical context of mass communication curricula, proposes a philosophical mode to which mass communication education ought to adhere, and suggests a particular definition and teaching methodology for the practical production course. (ED.)

The greater accommodation of mild and moderately retarded children into regular school settings is seen to require changes in general and special education alike. (Author)

The relationship between knowledge and effective and autonomous thoughts and actions is explored with special regard to implications for educational curriculums and teaching. An educational program that concentrates on rationality without reference to creative autonomy, it is stressed, will impoverish the thinking process. (DS)

A quiet revolution is taking place in Harvard Yard. With little fanfare but with great determination, the college is attempting to restore order to the near anarchy that has prevailed in its undergraduate program. Specifically, Harvard the nation's first university, is aiming at changing vague course requirements to those of a core curriculum--all…

Syllabi of two courses on women's studies and religion are presented. The first course concerns images of women in theology and literature. The second course concerns the role of women in contemporary society and Christian theology and also personal self-image and identity. Selected bibliographies are included. (SW)

Decisions about the assessment of courses in higher education directly influence the structure of the curriculum. Tables and diagrams based on educational theory can help incorporate instructional and expressive objectives into assessment and curriculum design. For journal availability, see SO 506 593. (Author/AV)

Higher education has not properly responded to employment needs in the field of aging. Employment needs and projections are related to the increasing demand for short-term training programs and the emerging interest in lifetime learning approaches to adult education. (Author)

A comprehensive training program is described that prepares students to identify and prevent occupational disease, emphasizing public health. Content areas include epidemiology and biostatistics, toxicology, industrial hygiene, safety and ergonomics, policy issues, administration, and clinical aspects. (Author/LBH)

What has been lacking up to this time is an articulation of a general theory of inquiry about education and a relating of some of its practical applications to the day to day operations of a School or Faculty of Educology, another way of saying "studies about education". This analysis is intended to provide at least an initial basis for…

Advocates generalized criminal justice training programs at community colleges, developed in close cooperation with police, corrections, and probation/parole agencies, that would acquaint students through internship opportunities with all criminal justice fields. (TR)