Outlines theoretical and practical dimensions of the use of bibliometrics (i.e., the scientific study of recorded discourse) to enhance library school curricula. A proposal for a course at the master's level and future prospects for teaching bibliometrics are included. Twenty-six references and a course syllabus are appended. (EJS)

Proposes that college students and instructors become more future oriented by studying classical utopian thinkers, futurists, and science fiction based on societal projections and fantasized future technology. Contends that futurism raises philosophical questions of determinism and freedom, ethics, theology, and the nature of man. (DMM)

Offers suggestions for an interdisciplinary approach to the promotion of business education courses and for the design of courses which will appeal to business and nonbusiness students. (JOW)

A course, PsychoSocial Aspects of Deafness, is offered to hearing impaired students at the undergraduate level at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, and is designed to enhance their understanding of the impact of deafness on their educational, psychological, emotional, and social development. Emphasis is placed on the affective as well…

Discusses a parent's expectations of a secondary social studies program. Examined are three main areas: mechanics (standard procedures of outstanding social studies teachers such as good preparation and knowledge), content, and teacher expectations. (RM)

A course in human sexuality for the preservice teacher who may be teaching sex education is described. The course design is discussed as is the course content. An outline of topics, session by session, is included. (JM)

Describes an exploratory home economics program for sixth and seventh-grade students in Raytown, MO. The program gives students a basic understanding of home economics as a career opportunity, as well as teaches them practical living skills. (SK)

Discusses the process of developing a viable curriculum for word processing. Points out the importance of obtaining knowledge of word processing employment requirements from those involved in it. Includes information on necessary courses and continuing education needs. (JOW)

While acknowledging that value judgments are unavoidable in teaching, argues that teachers should pursue an ideal of objectivity as part of their general commitment to rationality. Contends that values may legitimately enter into instruction in terms of methodological norms, but that substantive value judgments should be limited. (WL)

Discusses the reasons for the apparent reluctance to set up separate formal courses on translation theory, citing the difficulties involved in getting appropriate materials and devising the appropriate methods. For the syllabus designer, proposes a course outline that specifies course objectives, discusses selection and sequencing of topics, and…

Describes a course designed to give students the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the factors influencing the provision of quality nursing care; to use standards to evaluate nursing care; and to make planning changes to improvement. (Author)

Describes practical course for teacher education using guest lecture and discussions, microteaching, and class discussion sessions to engage students in practical requirements of foreign language teaching. (Author/BK)

Practicing engineers find that much technical writing is done in small groups. A course is described which gives students such group technical writing experience. (BB)

A training program of paraprofessionals was developed in a university teaching hospital. Trainees were exposed to seminars and a supervised practicum. The objectives of the experience included sensitization of persons in the natural helping network to psychosocial needs of seriously ill persons and their families. (Author)

Describes a program of oral interpretation of poetry for children as a springboard into the language arts program. Describes the poetic nature of children, acknowledges rhythm as an important component of spoken language and poetry, and suggests possibilities for bringing children and poetry together through rhythmical experiences. (JMF)