Describes the development of the doctoral program in composition at Michigan's Wayne State University. Includes a description of core courses, interdisciplinary coursework, and opportunities for gaining practical teaching experience. (HTH)

The pilot New Start Program for Disabled People, a program offered by a New Zealand university, is described. Various aspects of the program are presented: the need, its aims, how it was financed, student characteristics, description of the coursework, and evaluation. (CT)

Examines data from three investigations of the impact of the Teachers' Active Learning Center (TALC)/Teacher Shelter, a program run in the San Francisco Bay Area. Notes ten features of the center that make it unique and successful. (RL)

Teachers at the Ludington (Michigan) Catholic School planned a week-long program on bicycle safety. This article describes some of the week's activities, presents safety tips from speakers, and includes copies of a bicycle safety quiz and a checklist for bicycle maintenance. (SJL)

Examines four types of film directing and the programs available to students wishing to pursue careers as directors. The categories of directing are feature films, independent films, sponsored films, and commercials. Limitations of existing programs are outlined. (JMF)

The history of the development, the organization, content, and administration of the integrated core curriculum at U.N.C. Chapel Hill School of Library Science are presented. (MBR)

The involvement of seven elementary teachers in a summer nutrition workshop expanded into a complete nutrition education program on nutrients, caloric balance, junk foods, food selection, preparation, and storage. (MB)

In the continuing saga of the perils of public television, the author, University of Georgia School of Journalism TV Coordinator, gives the viewer an inside look at the unwieldy structure of this non-commercial medium. Today's episode: Will high-quality programming survive? The players: 265 independent public TV stations, a decentralized public TV…

The Teacher Year Alternative was a nine-month teacher preparation program conducted by the University of Colorado stressing the processes of self-knowledge and self-use, both developed through: (1) personal-psychological growth experiences, (2) interpersonal skills and sensitivity, (3) socio-cultural awareness, (4) classroom techniques, (5) role…

Describes a master's degree program in elementary science education at Western Washington State College, designed for the elementary teacher interested in teaching science but without a vast background in the sciences. (CS)

Support groups can help counselors both as a referral source and as an adjunct in counseling. This report describes three approaches to job support groups and compares them on a number of key dimensions to assist counselors in identifying attributes of job support groups that can be most helpful to different clients. (Author)

Reports results of a survey of 297 technology teachers at all educational levels concerning program content. Little information was available about technology education at the elementary and postsecondary levels; about two-thirds of secondary schools had a technology education program. Results indicate that change is occurring in technology…

Describes a program of public speaking training, including development of a written proposal, conducting the workshop in four three-hour sessions, and evaluating the program. Notes that training was well received, and reduced trainees' self-reported communication apprehension. Presents ethical guidelines for scholar/consultants. (SR)

Discusses "Applied Economics," a high school economics program designed by Junior Achievement. Suggests that economics education should help students explore the current community and world experience through microeconomics and macroeconomics. Describes the program's effect at one school, and the simulations used to help students…

Respondents (n=75) to a University Council for Vocational Education survey rated 13 of 25 competencies important for business/industry trainers but indicated that these were not adequately covered in vocational teacher education programs. (SK)