FROM A STUDY OF GUILFORD'S MODEL OF THE STRUCTURE OF INTELLECT, THE HYPOTHESIS WAS FORMED THAT THE ABILITIES MOST IMPORTANT TO LEARNING MATHEMATICS AND MOST LIKELY TO BE CULTIVATED IN MATHEMATICS CLASS ARE THOSE WHICH REQUIRE THE OPERATIONS OF COGNITION AND CONVERGENT PRODUCTION PERFORMED ON SYMBOLIC AND SEMANTIC CONTENT. A BATTERY OF TESTS…

In this issue of "Epistle," contributors focus on different areas of professional concern related to graduate programs in reading teacher education. The first article reports the results of a survey of 85 journal editors regarding articles acceptable for publication and considers the implications of journal practices upon authors. In the…

Presented are the philosophy, suggestions, and materials that grew out of the development of a competency-based course on business writing; special emphasis is given to punctuation. Steps to consider for a successful course in business writing include diagnosis of students' initial levels of proficiency in punctuation, on a rule-by-rule basis; the…

The role of the Communist Party in mobilizing the Soviet people during World War II is outlined. Emphasis is placed upon teaching the role of the Party in history and social studies classes. (DE)

An overview of municipal political studies in Canada is provided. A case study approach to city politics is suggested. (DE)

Training Manager of the University of Illinois describes steps in development of the successful series of "Executive Leadership Seminars." Basic questions answered are, "What organizational needs are to be met?""What should the enrollee learn and how should his behavior change?" and "What course content, from a…

Reports on the components of a journalism course devoted specifically to news writing and reporting about public education issues. (RL)

This college was the first to offer bachelors degree curriculum in industrial hygiene. (BB)

Describes a first-year zoology course at University College Cardiff based on a self-instructional system using printed texts, audiovisual programs, and integrated practical work. (Author/BB)

Where does course content fit into the context of modern theories and practices of a liberal arts education? Two camps within the academic community are described: those who feel responsible for the personal growth of their students and those who see themselves as dispensers of information. (LBH)

Describes an undergraduate applied media research course which emphasizes student broadcaster contacts prior to graduation to familiarize students with 'real-life' broadcast functions in a commercial radio station. (MH)

No longer is summer ushered in with that old "no more lessons, no more books" refrain. There are plenty of vacation learning opportunities--in and around New York, at college campuses, and even abroad--for all age groups. Here is a roundup of this summer's offerings. (Editor)

Describes the geography component of a women's studies interdisciplinary program at Salem State College in Massachusetts. (AV)

The author developed a course called "Wagnerian Music Drama and English Literature." Its intent was, by offering a class that would juxtapose the music dramas of Richard Wagner with English literature, to develop insights into the subjects that might not otherwise emerge from considering either the music or literature alone. (Author/RK)

Outlines mathematical topics of use to college geography students identifies teaching methods for mathematical techniques in geography at the University of Leeds; and discusses problem of providing students with a framework for synthesizing all content of geography education. For journal availability, see SO 506 593. (Author/AV)