This paper is a summary of a "how to" workshop, focusing on design guidelines when moving from an onsite course to an online course. Three most basic considerations are content knowledge, pedagogical skill, and higher-order thinking dispositions. Transferring content to an online environment requires technological expertise, and…

This bulletin is the second in a seres of studies aimed at describing current developments in the secondary school curriculum as they are revealed in recent courses of study and teaching guides. It is the only analysis of the English curriculum in grades 7-12 which has been made by the Office in the past year. This survey includes the four major…

The Secretary amends 34 CFR part 99 to implement the Department of Education's interpretation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) identified through administrative experience as necessary for proper program operation. These final regulations provide general guidelines for accepting ''signed and dated written consent'' under…

One prime consideration in facilities design is physical environment. Author contends that an equal consideration must be the type of instruction that is to take place. Unless the two considerations are integrated, the resulting structure will fall far short of its ultimate potential. (Author)

The energy conservation policy for public office buildings includes experimental designs of new federal office buildings in Manchester, New Hampshire and Saginaw, Michigan, as well as immediate energy conservation efforts. (Author/MF)

On the basis of her experience with brain damaged and autistic children, a teacher suggests guidelines for structuring tasks, the learning environment, and student behavior to facilitate learning. (GW)

Advantages and disadvantages of microcomputer use are noted. Computer managed and assisted instruction are discussed, followed by guidelines for software and microcomputer selection. Uses of CAI in the science curriculum are noted: simulation, modeling, gaming, drills, and tutorials. Finally, a project to disseminate instructional materials in…

Recommendations for resolving the crisis in science/mathematics education (proposed at a 1982 Indiana University conference) are provided. These include general recommendations as well as those for state government, school systems, colleges/universities, and for the private sector. The author's personal observations/recommendations are also…

Suggesting that reading can be taught during science, this second of two parts (Part 1 in January 1983 issue) offers guidelines for selecting nonfiction books on scientific subjects. Eighteen activities based on "The Amazing Dandelion" are outlined to illustrate how science trade books can be incorporated into classroom study. (JN)

Explored awareness of hypertension among a sample of Black, urban college students (N=419). Ascertained factors related to awareness of hypertension. Results indicated that the predominant misconception held was that hypertension only affects the elderly. Suggests group counseling methods to increase Black college students' awareness of…

Various perspectives on the training of group workers are presented in nine articles. Topics considered include: (1) problems in training hospital group leaders; (2) training leaders in a behavorial-cognitive approach; (3) micro-counseling and teacher-less approaches to training; and (4) the impact of race and gender on group work. (RC)

Compares the validity of individuals' self-assessments with other assessment procedures commonly used in psychological evaluation. It is argued that greater attention should be given to self-assessments and the improvement of their validity. Steps are outlined for deciding when self-assessment should be used, and suggestions are offered for…

Four guiding principles are offered to develop scientific literacy in all students and to attract and challenge students who want to pursue science careers. (Author/SK)