The Working Group on the Pre-Clinical Years of the 1997 National Consensus Conference on Medical Education for Care Near the End of Life identifies promising settings and suggests how they might be used for maximum benefit in end-of-life education. Basic-care competencies are in five domains: psychological/social/cultural/spiritual issues;…

Traces the path taken by modern languages into the American college/university curriculum. Begins with the colonial era and concludes with the World War I era. Arguments for and against the teaching of modern languages are identified, and the unique relationship enjoyed between modern languages and a liberal arts education is discussed.…

Discusses current problems with English-language education in Japan. Highlights the new features that the Japanese Ministry of Education is planning, including the compulsory study hours for all students at all levels. (Author/VWL)

A survey of 42 pharmacy schools investigated the extent and nature of service-learning as part of the curriculum. Respondent comments on the requirements and difficulties of implementing service learning and its benefits are discussed. Broad disparity in implementation and the relatively few institutions adopting the approach are seen as evidence…

Based on an analysis of student success rates in developmental math courses and the results of a survey of math programs at other community colleges in Virginia, the math faculty at Southwest Virginia Community College increased the number of credit hours for developmental mathematics courses to allow students more time to master fundamental…

Examines the personal distress that interventionists must face when their work requires immersion in a foreign culture. Addresses the issue of burnout and recommends that program development be holistic to meet the needs of the intervention team members.(Author/VWL)

Describes the recent movement supporting curriculum integration in the middle level. Provides a detailed definition of the four dimensions of curriculum integration, and details the history of curriculum integration, including its present day status. Asserts that curriculum integration fares well today and will persist into the future. (SD)

Details the experiences of a university professor and former community college president in teaching World Wide Web-based graduate courses to faculty members from Florida's community colleges. Includes tips on designing course materials and using technical experts, the 12 canons for distance learners, and course evaluation results. Identifies…

International schools' responsibility for easing students' entry and exit is becoming an accepted norm. A transition-resource team can serve its community by consolidating transition efforts, increasing transition expertise, and providing transition education (via curriculum redesign and developmental guidance). Teams can promote activities,…

Describes an action plan that is helpful for all students, including gifted students, to promote development of their individual Selves--their inner voices. Guiding precepts for a curriculum that leads to the educational good life for students are provided, and Deliberative Artistry, a process that promotes self-examination, is described.…

Provides an overview of performance technology, the application of knowledge for optimizing performance. Discusses the influence of ISD (instructional systems design), tactical interventions, business, and industry; its use in business, industry, military, and government; and academic backgrounds of performance designers. Outlines a…

Discusses connections between science, technology, and economic welfare and argues the case for considering these matters in the school science curriculum. (AIM)

Considers for what purposes public relations agencies are using the Internet for their clients and what tools they employ. Examines how public relations educators can prepare graduates for the demands of the profession. Suggests that educators need to teach students not just current uses, but potential uses, and to think critically and…

This article describes how Baginton Fields School, a secondary phase schools for British pupils with severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties, set out to provide a meaningful and functional English curriculum. The goals of the school, the content of the scheme, and the progress of the students are discussed. (Contains references.) (CR)

This article discusses the evolution of the group model for the Adaptive Skills Program used by the New York Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Services. Recommendations are provided for program site selection, transportation, consumer selection and group size, program schedule, and curriculum. The benefits of group instruction are described.…