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Kerr, Hugh T. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
A description of the course "The Relevance of Theology" taught at the Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, which was videotaped for use at a nearby college as an elective. (PG)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Experimental Programs, Higher Education, Relevance (Education)
Hosford, Philip L. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
A program in which each participant learns about education through his or her own involvement in the education process itself was the objective of a four class teacher education experiment in the College of Education, New Mexico State University. (Editor/PG)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Experimental Programs, Higher Education, Learning Activities
Hull, W. Frank, IV – Improving College and University Teaching, 1973
This paper looks at the development and practice of an extracurricular "free university" on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Educational Programs
Schwebel, Andrew I.; And Others – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
Teaching a course in clinical psychology so as to foster development of problem solving skills, attitudes and behaviors such as autonomy and independent thinking is reported. (Editor/PG)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Experimental Programs, Higher Education, Problem Solving
Calabro, Hilda – Improving College and University Teaching, 1975
Briefly describes the curriculum at Hampshire College, an experimental school that has attempted to restructure liberal education. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
Sloane, John H. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1971
An experimental center for interdisciplinary study of international relations. (Editor)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Experimental Programs, Higher Education, International Education
Kaufman, Wallace – Improving College and University Teaching, 1971
Descriptors: Course Content, Creative Writing, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
Heiner, Harold G. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1975
Describes briefly the "Experimental Quarter" at Skagit Valley College in which 30 students registered for 16 credits of Education and were given total freedom to pursue their own educational needs in any way they individually selected, then reregistered at the end of the quarter for what they had studied. Positive student attitudes…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Experimental Curriculum, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
Wyvell, Mary L. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1973
To greater appreciate Haiku and the Japanese people and culture, this teacher inaugurated the writing of American Haiku'' into the course requirements. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Creative Writing, Curriculum Enrichment
Shaw, Gary C.; Crist, William D. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1973
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Enrichment, Experimental Programs, Higher Education
Reed, Bernard – Improving College and University Teaching, 1976
An experimental study showed that the present 5-factor formula (high school rank, personality rating, verbal and quantitative scores, and interviews) for admitting teacher education candidates to New Jersey State Colleges remains more effective than a method based largely on the recommendation of the secondary school. (JT)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, Education Majors, Educational Research
Wish, John R. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1975
Beachhead college, an experimental program of the College of Business Administration of the University of Oregon, was designed to combine a learning situation with community service in Urban core areas. This article describes and evaluates the successful program, which included Preparation for Field Work (3 credits) and Field Work Experience (15…
Descriptors: Business Education, Community Services, Experimental Programs, Field Experience Programs
Brown, E. Leonard – Improving College and University Teaching, 1976
The experimental use of seniors as teaching assistants is described by an assistant professor at Wittenberg University. Benefits of the program for most of the participants are discussed. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: College Seniors, Discussion Groups, Experimental Programs, High School Seniors
Peek, George S. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1982
An experimental program in jury grading of freshman composition at Arkansas State University, abandoned after charges of racial bias and infringement on academic freedom, is described and evaluated based on comparison of jury grades and standardized test scores. The consensus of instructors is that the method was objective and consistent. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, College Freshmen, College Instruction, English Instruction
