Advocates making technical writing courses more vertical in structure by including an extensive study of at least one specific form of technical documentation. Examines how students can gain experience in the vertical process by designing, writing, testing, and producing user manuals for on-campus cooperative education clients. Lists the benefits…

Argues that schools should teach right and wrong behavior, a basic foundational code of moral and ethical conduct. (SK)

Suggests that most programs have not based their acceptance of advanced placement credit on reasoned endorsement of the views of language, literature, and rhetoric that AP exams present. Criticizes the views implicit in the AP program and shows how they conflict with the goals of one particular college composition program. (RS)

Notes that content area teachers who are required to complete a content area reading instruction course may begin with uncertainty regarding the usefulness of reading and language arts strategies. Describes three factors which may be important in developing and maintaining students' interest in a course in content area reading instruction. (RS)

Describes methods for teaching student writers basic principles of organization. Argues that teachers should help their students learn the process of discovering organizations appropriate for their material instead of merely teaching traditional forms of written organization. (HB)

Two groups leading the charge against dissection are People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Student Action Corps for Animals (SACA). Protests by student and community members remain the movement's strongest weapon. (MLF)

Responses from 191 college students suggest that they are most interested in learning about course content and the instructor at the first session. Effectiveness of the first session is enhanced by attention to physical space, temperature, lighting, and equipment; personal greeting; and explanation of the relevance of course content. (SK)

Addresses how faculties of education in Alberta respond to the need to prepare teachers for the challenges of teaching in an ethnically and culturally diverse society. Multiculturalism can be introduced through special courses or infused across the curriculum. Finds that, although most universities offer some courses associated with…

Contends that preparation programs in educational administration usually do not directly cover facility planning or construction, or the assessment and maintenance of existing facilities. Suggests areas to be addressed in an educational facilities planning course. (12 references) (MLF)

Discusses the debate about the presentation of world problems in textbooks. Argues that teachers need to be informed about the issues and the depth that can be provided by an interdisciplinary inquiry. Suggests that most mathematics and social studies teachers should take part in a mutual inquiry of world problems. (DK)

Fifteen nursing students participated in Integrated Skills Reinforcement, an approach that reinforces writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills while students learn course content. Pre-/postassessment of writing showed that 93% achieved writing improvement. All students agreed that the approach improved understanding of course content, a…

Responses from 206 of 504 business school deans/faculty surveyed yielded the following findings: oral communication instruction is rigorous; few faculty have a background in speech; students need more preparation in using visual aids in presentations; and discussion of public speaking anxiety may help relax students. (SK)

Details the concepts of romanticism and classicism and how they relate to secondary English instruction. Argues that teachers should offer students both the imaginative adventure of the romantic and the analytical power of the classicist. Describes a visual lesson by which these two modes might be illustrated and fostered. (HB)

Probes the tension between reasons to recognize differences among women and potential dangers inherent in emphasizing women's diversity, focusing on women and their communication. Suggests embracing this tension. Offers concrete instructional principles and practices (for communication courses) to cultivate respect for diversity and appreciation…

Review of technology-education curricula in the United Kingdom, Alberta, British Columbia, and Japan shows the following: (1) systematic introduction of technology education is a worldwide trend; (2) the UK emphasizes design and technology; (3) Alberta emphasizes vocational aspects; and (4) in Japan, subject and process are not articulated from…