Describes three systems of interactive satellite instruction for high school credit: German by Satellite, offered by the University of Oklahoma; Accelerated Learning of Spanish, originating in Utah; and the TI-IN network, which broadcasts 14 different high school courses from San Antonio, Texas. (JC)

Reviews the history of the public controversy surrounding the social studies curriculum, "Man: A Course of Study" (MACOS) and discusses the implications of the MACOS controversy for future curriculum development efforts in the social sciences. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W.,…

An experimental open air school for adults and youth which meets weekly in Chapultepec Park offers arts and crafts, vocational studies, languages, literacy, theater, sports, and other courses in a flexible format. (MS)

A survey of University of Maryland students indicated a need and desire for women's studies courses; differences in male and female response regarding the proposed courses are noted. (NJ)

University Laboratory School of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, offered a mini-course on the topic of death to junior high school students. Results proved the topic to be meaningful and relevant. (DS)

Proposals are made to enliven and enrich secondary education. It is believed that the secondary school administrator has the power and the contacts to initiate redirection of school programs. (CK)

While studying the subject of cities, third graders decided to conceive and create a model city of their own. (DR)

An experiment designed to broaden the concept of communication, examine effects of technological communication, and relate findings to needs and goals of human education. (Author/JB)

Author describes an experimental unit, the Utopia Project, given in the College of Basic Studies at Boston University, and shows how it works with examples of actual projects undertaken by students. (DR)

Purpose of this essay is to propose a better method for interrelating knowledge and action so that education is more relevant. The approach is called an Action Seminar. The success of any method will be greater if learners and mentors engage in activities that they consider appropriate and important. (Author)

This report summarizes the objectives and the method of a one-semester introductory economics course at Carnegie-Mellon University from the mid-60's, now updated. Also included is the substance of the course syllabus. (DB)

The criteria for success in this course were that the students be able to write shorthand, read shorthand, take dictation of practiced shorthand, and transcribe orally in a fluent manner. (Author)

Describes an exploratory study, its findings still tentative, using portable videotape recorders and micro-teaching techniques to motivate university professors to engage in activities to improve instruction, despite the nonrewarding atmosphere. (IR)

The author describes an engineering and architecture course for junior high school students. It is a nonmathematical approach to understanding why buildings and bridges stand up and, basically, covers the same content as that of an architecture course he offers to Columbia University graduate students. (Author/KC)

The Cross-Cultural Experiences program for immigrant adolescents assumes that these adolescents are not different from their American-born contemporaries in ego development, moral reasoning, and identity development. The experimental curriculum stimulates psychological development. (Author/BEF)