Data on perceived sense-of-power and perceived threat-of-sanction, gathered from a probability sample of 129 Detroit suburban teachers through questionnaires and interviews, indicate both the principal and superintendent are perceived as controlling curriculum decision making. Teachers feel that they should be major curricular influence, but it is…

Examines the study of literature and literary values, the need for such study, and the problem of justifying such study. (RL)

Investigating student responses to a Classroom Behavior Survey, researchers were able to discriminate between high and low achievers in two courses of differing instructional design. Prediction of students' levels of achievement was based on student ratings of teacher behavior and teacher characteristics. Implications are presented for curriculum…

The African Primary Science Programme (APSP) was one of the three major projects in Africa sponsored by Educational Services Incorporated (ESI), later the Educational Development Center (EDC), Newton, Massachusetts. The problems of introducing this programme in the anglophone African States and its implications for science education are discussed.…

Elements of the legal writing program are presented and discussed: goals, structure, assignments, instructional method, and program problems (credit hours, faculty-student relationship, grading by tutors, competition for library resources, low level of basic student skills). Available from Union University, 80 Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208;…

Discusses the inadequacies of German departments' programs in terms of indifference for the educational objectives of students, lack of coordination among levels of instruction, and overemphasis on literary studies. Proposes a developmental model of integrated German studies which shifts the focus from literature to language and culture, to…

Presents a parental perspective on a laboratory school at a Southern California university. Evaluates five aspects of the educational experience: friendships, the school programs, transportation, the school schedule, and the faculty. Cites excellent education, enriching friendships, and comfortable growth into a new phase of schooling as benefits.…

Analyzes the negative perception of Hispanics held by most Anglos and its impact on Spanish teachers' and students' motivation. Discusses means to improve teaching, diversify programs, and outgrow inferiority complexes through public relations resources and cultural awareness. (MES)

Educators and noneducators alike are beginning to believe that a collective humanism is as necessary for the future of our society as it is for education. The challenge for educators is to reshape educational practices and provide students with increased control over their own behavior. (JN)

Described are science objectives for middle schools. Suggested objectives include recognition of student physical and intellectual development; problem solving skills; integration of science, math and social science skills; and development of creative curricula to assist early adolescents to cope in a scientific and technological world. (DS)

Presented are a list of topics and references for a course in which scientific theories and concepts are developed to explain the energy crisis. Using the suggested approach, students gain an understanding of scientific theories and concepts as they relate to current human problems. (DS)

The veterinary curriculum at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has developed an undergraduate professional training program in companion animal preventive medicine--a new area of specialization--as a field of clinical practice. Curricula for years three and four are described. (Author/MLW)

Asserts that to revitalize foreign language study we need: (1) a reevaluation of the setting in which foreign language programs exist; (2) uniform standards for initial student placement in foreign language programs; and (3) continual updating by teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors of the objectives, methodology, and content of the…

A series of planning-like studios are described that are both interdisciplinary and strongly structured to introduce architects to the nonarchitectural subject matter of urban design and planning. The Las Vegas and Levittown studios produced descriptions of the places studied and analyses of the physical and symbolic requirements they fulfilled.…

A survey of 130 rural community pharmacists in Washington State found 70% in towns with five or fewer pharmacies; almost all provided nutrition information to their communities though only 20% had taken a nutrition course during pharmacy training. Most common questions concerned supplements and weight loss. Respondents relied on pharmacy journals,…