A faculty member's experiment to test the hypothesis that choice of an academic major is related to a student's ease in written and aural skills in a foreign language is described. Majors were given values according to their aural or analytical characteristics, and correlated with achievement. No significant relationship was found. (MSE)

A study investigated the effectiveness of stereochemistry lap-dissolve projection as an aid to students in developing three-dimensional imaging and whether certain visual orientation tasks could be correlated with aptitude. Students found the slides helpful, and a modest correlation of achievement and visual skills was found. (MSE)

Describes an inservice technique that models for teachers how they can use the Directed Reading Thinking Activity to develop students' predictive strategies. (FL)

The principal can make a fundamental difference in the performance of a school by involving staff members in school improvement planning, specific teacher and program development, and careful assessment. (Author)

Argues that faculty and administrators must interact in policy making and information exchange to meet the needs of older nontraditional students. Areas pinpointed for closer cooperation include program planning, faculty development, program retention, student recruitment practices, and cable television usage. Offers suggestions for overcoming the…

A program of course evaluation by faculty peers at the University of Birmingham (England) between 1974 and 1978 is described that used reciprocating partnerships of teacher and evaluator and a flexible combination of evaluation procedures. Implications for evaluation methodology, staff development, and course development are discussed. (Author/MSE)

The development and administration of a Teacher Resource Center at American River College is outlined. The center's major focus is faculty development, but it also provides encouragement to faculty in a time of tight resources. Available from California Higher Education, P.O. Box 26541, Sacramento, CA 95826, $2.00. (MSE)

Compares English and American writing across the curriculum programs. Describes a survey of two- and four-year colleges in New Jersey to identify programs bringing cross-disciplinary faculty groups together to discuss student writing performance and interdisciplinary problem solution plans. Reviews identified program initiation and evaluation…

Excerpts from final report of National Assembly on Foreign Language and International Studies (Nov. 1980) recommend additions to higher education to encourage development of curricula with a strong international component. Emphasizes importance of second-language instruction and international studies within an integrated curriculum, cooperation…

Advocates the development of cooperative community college/university marketing endeavors to capitalize on institutional differences and to best serve nontraditional students. Addresses the possible benefits: the utilization of university staff and graduate student expertise, especially in research; improved teacher education and faculty…

A study of the accomplishments and needs of the science education discipline revealed many areas indicative of crisis or problems: (1) a decrease in the number of science education programs; (2) decrease in faculty; (3) decline in research and curriculum development; (4) lack of cooperation and communication between departments; and (5) changes in…

Describes problems undergraduate psychology faculty members encounter as they are forced to adapt to the increasingly diverse needs of their students. Faculty members must learn to be flexible and open to the idea of personal growth and professional development. (AM)

Reviews major areas of interest in the future of undergraduate psychology education. Educators will be concerned with the increasingly diverse student needs, the value of a liberal arts education, and the need for personal and professional growth. The debate over educational objectives and program course content will continue. (AM)

Two ways to approach college teaching improvement are: (1) instructor development, which involves the improvement of teaching abilities over time; and (2) in-class improvement of instructional effectiveness within a particular course during the academic term. Recommendations are given for a student-rating feedback system, and a course evaluation…

Contains suggestions from five teachers on (1) the power of imagery and lessons on poetic form, (2) a writing assignment designed to arouse students' memories in writing, (3) the uses of free writing, and (4) the value of writers' conferences for writing teachers. (RL)