The University of Luton embeds within the curriculum such employability skills as information retrieval, communication, problem solving, and social interaction. A detailed modular credit system is used to outline expectations for skill development at each level. The processes of teaching, learning, and assessment have substantially changed. (SK)

Digital video equipment and studios newly available for faculty use can be incorporated into the technological repertoire of college faculty, enabling professors to customize and enhance the learning experience of their students. Today's students are particularly attuned to analyzing visual images and data, so the use of customized films in the…

The inaugural column in the "Content Literacy" department discusses the importance of teachers' assisting students in grades 4-6 to develop content literacy skills. The discussion centers on levels of literacy and diversity issues facing teachers and then identifies three fundamental elements that should be a part of every teacher's content…

This article provides an overview of the development and implementation of Career Connections, a specialized curriculum specifically designed to address existing gender and disability barriers, in addition to increasing self-awareness and building self-confidence. The Career Connections curriculum consisted of four modules: (1) Self-awareness; (2)…

The article describes the "Vienna E-Lecturing" (VEL), a complex internet-based blended-learning setting developed for students at the University of Vienna (Austria). As part of the introduction to research methods in psychology, VEL aids in imparting factual knowledge regarding research methods and evaluation, as well as promotes…

Designing effective professional development experiences for technology-enhanced inquiry instruction is the goal of the Technology Enhanced Learning in Science (TELS) NSF funded Center for Learning and Teaching. In order to provide this type of support to a large number of teachers, we devised a "targeted professional development approach."…

Many professors who have ventured into online education are finding that shorter, modular clips are a more successful teaching approach than traditional 50-minute lectures. The author cites educators from several institutions who have adapted smaller, 15-20 minute instructional units originally developed for online courses, to their face-to-face…

We introduce an effective computer aided learning visual tool (CALVT) to teach graph-based applications. We present the robot motion planning problem as an example of such applications. The proposed tool can be used to simulate and/or further to implement practical systems in different areas of computer science such as graphics, computational…

This resource catalog is intended for the use of teachers and school administrators looking for an effective program in spelling for the elementary level. The characteristics, objectives, and planning of such a program are discussed. Program focus, grade level, and components are described. Ordering information is included. (JD)

This resource catalog is intended for the use of teachers and school administrators looking for an effective program using tutors to teach basic reading skills. The characteristics, objectives, and planning of such a program are discussed. Program focus, grade level, and components are described. Resources and references available on tutoring are…

Scotland's "Action Plan" for students aged 16-18 provides modular study programs (usually 40 hours long) featuring continuous assessment, and recognition on the National Certificate. The program's flexibility, potential for individualization, and internal assessment make it especially suitable for special needs students. (DB)

The author presents the instructional modules in industrial machining and fabrication developed by the Cincinnati Industry/Education Partnership involving industry, government, and vocational education. The 16 modules each include an instructional videotape, an instructor's manual, and a student handbook. Materials availability information is…

Mt. Lawley College in Australia initiated a project to develop curriculum extension project packs (CEPPS) for elementary grade students who demonstrate outstanding ability in one or more subject areas. (Author/MC)

Discusses industry-based industrial arts: components of this base; structure of the base; and organizing industry-based industrial arts programs using processing, management, and model enterprise modules. (CT)

In Eugene, Oregon, 161 student goals and performance indicators for K-12 health education were identified and teaching packets developed by the health education staff for classroom teacher use. This article describes the format of the teacher packets. (SJL)