A backpacking course designed for the novice hiker teaches meal planning and preparation and safety and health tips, and then puts the knowledge to work on several backpacking/hiking trips. (CJ)

Presents the case for using class time for the production of the student yearbook. Outlines a schedule of activities for the yearbook classroom. (RL)

Standards for the proper and safe use of the trampoline in physical education classes are discussed. Guidelines for spotting, development of programs of instruction, and a sample trampoline lesson plan are outlined. (JMF)

Illustrates the curriculum approach to teaching critical thinking to fifth grade students. Suggests that the use of critical thinking within the structure of the curriculum makes it an integral part of the learning experience of the student. (FL)

A detailed survey of secondary schools in Illinois found a superfluity of course titles, low enrollments in foreign languages, and fewer academic than other courses. (Author)

Briefly describes the Asian Institute of Educational Planning and Administration during the ten years of its existence. Analyzes the training courses for educational planners and administrators. (Editor/RK)

The literature based freshman English writing course is justified in light of students' background, interests, and abilities. (DD)

The bachelor of science program in technology and business studies at the University of Strathclyde was assessed through a survey of 190 graduates. Positive elements were broad range of subjects in the first year, specialization in later years, flexible entry points, and interpersonal skills training. (SK)

A 16-member Delphi panel rated mission, course content, desired behaviors, and research components for industrial technology education doctoral programs. They identified those components that are essential/necessary and those that are useful/beneficial, providing a benchmark for existing programs. (SK)

Explains why content related to role acquisition and transition is critical in preparing advanced practice nurses. Recommends teaching strategies and timing and placement options for role content in graduate education. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

Studied the implementation effects of a preservice course on direct and activating instruction conducted at three different teacher education colleges in The Netherlands. Findings for 57 student teachers and 18 comparisons for whom there were complete data show a significant treatment effect for the use of direct and activating instructional…

Responses from 41 of 61 college aviation management programs indicated that 12 include ethics as a required course; 24 count an elective course toward graduation, but only 1 offers the course in the department; 22 include ethics in other courses. Few programs have faculty researching ethics, an ethics committee, or guest speakers/seminars on the…

Survey responses from departments of recreation and leisure studies (2000, n=66; 1991, n=81; 1981, n=97) indicated that 61% currently offer gerontology credentials, a slight decline since 1990. Combined undergraduate/graduate courses have increased; separate gerontology options are rare. Despite predictions of population aging, there has been…

Describes the growing population of grandparents raising grandchildren and the environmental contexts of these families. Provides a rationale and teaching strategies for including content on custodial grandparents in courses preparing students for gerontology and geriatrics fields. (Contains 38 references.) (SK)

Directors of family nurse practitioner education programs (n=141) reported inclusion of some complementary/alternative medicine content (CAM), most commonly interviewing patients about CAM, critical thinking, evidence-based medicine, laws, ethics, and spiritual/cultural beliefs. Definition of CAM was medically, not holistically based. More faculty…