Eighty-four sixth-grade students were assigned to three conditions, and studied two controversial issues with materials representing both pro and con views. Controversy, compared with concurrence seeking and individualistic study, promoted higher achievement and retention, greater search for information, more cognitive rehearsal, and positive…

Describes a program of advanced instruction which attempts to merge the theory of speech communication and the practice of oral history. Is concerned with how meaning is constructed through conversation between interviewer and interviewee. Includes theoretical and methodological problems inherent in producing oral histories, field research, and…

Survey results indicated strong support for requiring the basic speech course; favored a hybrid course of public speaking and interpersonal communication; preferred more practice than theory, autonomous classes, classes of 20 to 25 students or less; etc. (PD)

Reports on survey data revealing the changes in advanced reporting courses, particularly those focusing on investigative reporting and specialized reporting (urban affairs, business, law, education). (RL)

Describes an instructional improvement program to help faculty become aware of and adapt their instructional strategies to the developmental and learning characteristics of students. (Author/CHC)

The scope of an AADS-approved course in the management of medical emergencies at the predoctoral level is described. The dentist should have adequate training in detection of serious systemic emergencies and should be well-informed about the techniques for management of these problems both within and outside the dental office. (MLW)

Discusses the content and objectives of a course on women's sexuality offered at the City College of Chicago as an alternative to the general education biology course. Examines the value of the course in dispelling misinformation about and ignorance of female physiology. (JP)

Presents data from a survey of the course offerings of 265 midwestern high schools that tend to support the belief that language arts minicourse programs still exist in spite of a trend toward a more traditional curriculum. Listed first in the data is the finding that every high school offered at least one minicourse in composition. (AEA)

Discusses the development of critical televiewing curricula in relation to their stated goals and content. Outlines four underlying constructs: intervention, goal attainment, cultural understanding, and literacy. (JMF)

This study introduced to 88 selected adults (aged 60 and older) eight combinations of art curricula and teaching approaches encompassing three components of art education: productive; historical; and critical-appreciative. All eight experimental groups made similar improvement in the aesthetic quality of their art products. (Author/SJL)

A provisional admissions program at Nova University Law Center allows students who do not qualify for admission to take two summer courses to prove their ability to succeed. One of the courses offered, Commercial Transactions I (Sales), which covers parts of the Uniform Commercial Code, is described and its suitability for beginning law students…

Describes a course in the School of Education at Macquarie University, (Australia). Focusing on curriculum theory and practice as an area of undergraduate academic study, the course covers the process involved in curriculum development, encourages student participation, and emphasizes inductive as opposed to deductive learning. (Author/DB)

Defines and explains the elements of the English curriculum (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and shows how, as integrated, they become the basis for the middle school or junior high English curriculum. (Author/JM)

Discusses the need for providing information on children's books for parents, and describes the development of such a course for parents by a children's librarian. The format of the course and topics covered are presented, as well as the reactions of participating parents. Extensive references are included. (BK)

Suggests that during the 80s attempts should be made to include the works of women writers in general literature anthologies and as topics of general literature classes. (MKM)