Describes a workshop for solving conflicts and exercises pertinent to the workshop's objective of getting students to know and cooperate with each other in the classroom. (RK)

Selection of and search for appropriate instructional materials should begin while writing instructional objectives during the curriculum planning process. A five-phase system to help the teacher make selection decisions, in consultation with the school media specialist, is presented. (MF)

General objectives of interdisciplinary education are examined and some possible pitfalls of multidisciplinary courses suggested. Guidelines for improvement are offered. (LBH)

A veteran editor shares ten years' experience in producing a valuable staff newsletter. (Author)

The author presents a brief description of the process used to develop Standards for the Preparation of Counselors and Other Personnel Services Specialists. The Standards, adopted by ACES in October 1973, are also presented. (Author)

Examines the impact of financial incentives in university-industry relationships on science and on public perceptions of science and the lack of effective guidelines to cover these relationships. Concludes that scientists and their industry partners should address the issues surrounding their collaborations now rather than waiting for negative…

Describes graphical elements--backgrounds, buttons, rules, and enhancements like drop shadows--that can transform Web pages without significantly increasing download time. Used thoughtfully and consistently, such graphical elements can create a unique style that serves as a personal Web page trademark. (AEF)

The 33 modules of a Utah district's successful Resilient Youth Curriculum pilot program provide guidelines for initially working through students' protected exteriors to establish trust and facilitate the resiliency-building process. Students then develop ownership of the program by participating in planning, shaping, and implementing the…

Service learning helps students develop skills such as creative problem solving, effective communication, decision making, and information synthesis. A recent report found that service-learning participants scored significantly higher on measures of personal and social responsibility, acceptance of cultural diversity, and service leadership.…

The report, prepared by the American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure, outlines new proposed policy on posttenure review of faculty. It presents arguments for and against the practice, discusses its use for dismissal purposes, offers guidelines for establishment of a system for periodic evaluation of…

Reviewing training and performance support materials ensures quality and builds the developer's skills. Examines the review process, reviewing to build skills, self-reviewing, technological aids, and feedback; provides guidelines for reviewers and developers; and suggests techniques for development improvement. Outlines suggested review stages and…

Electronic interlibrary loan (ILL) request forms accessible through the World Wide Web (WWW) enhance communication between users and staff. Describes WWW architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Common Gateway Interface scripts used for creating forms, and lists elements for inclusion. Examples are provided of an HTML tagged form and how…

Examines the changing nature of scholarly communications by examining citations to Internet resources included in library and information science research articles. Highlights include citation frequency; citation characteristics; content availability at URLS cited or elsewhere on the Web; researcher skills; and guidance from editors and…

States that music teachers should write their own string orchestra music to create more music choices. Discusses how to write and publish the music. Includes a list of guidelines for writing and publishing music, as well as chart of factors that teachers should consider. (CMK)