Describes an experimental program begun by San Diego City Schools for students identified as gifted, who gain further opportunity to develop their potential. (RK)

As humans solve their basic physiological and security needs, they must move toward the consistent satisfaction of social and interpersonal needs. Training programs in interpersonal skills, built into the educational system, would enable people to become competent at initiating and maintaining growth enhancing relationships. (Author/JB)

Senior citizens can perform as well as their younger counterparts when in a classroom. (MF)

Reports the content, progress, and outcome of a course in marketing for black students conducted at Ohio University during the Spring quarter of 1969. (JM)

Describes the objectives, content, and structure of an experimental course for high school seniors that emphasizes current issues of science and society. Differences in course content and sequence in the 2 years the course has been offered are noted. Pre and posttest results of student attitudes toward course topics are presented. (LC)

Experimental learning activities should be the major emphasis of health education. The Simulation Technique utilizes a three-step approach: rehearsal and preparation before the procedure is performed; the actual testing; and follow-up exercises that enhance knowledge and reinforce the usefulness of the screening procedure. Examples from this…

Further evidence is given on validity in the conventional and retrospective pretest-posttest designs using self-report measures as outcome criteria. Experimental training in Seeing Problems Strategy was effective in improving task performance. The retrospective self-report approach reflected the change. Subjects initially overestimated their…

The word "curriculum" is derived from a verb meaning "to run a course," which well describes the frantic actions of educators to adopt each new educational fad. But the curriculum revisions of recent years have not justified their cost. It is time for educators to be more conservative. (Author/SJL)

Presents results of an analysis of the academic programs of students who have completed undergraduate degrees through Illinois statewide nontraditional programs in order to determine student preferences and needed changes. Outlines the components of typical programs designed by students. Provides guidelines for universities developing a…