Discusses instructional innovations in science education, including interdisciplinary environmental studies programs, autotutorial open laboratory techniques, and programed research projects provided in investigative laboratory settings. Describes applications of these innovations at community colleges, as well as the increased use of modular,…

Designed to assist community colleges in moving from a rhetorical and general interest in international education to a practical and effective international education program, this monograph contains 11 essays which discuss ways of developing reasonably effective programs. This book contains the following articles: (1) "Lessons from the Past in…

Discusses examples of community-based, performance-oriented community college programs, those emphasizing mastery of identified competencies, rather than grades or degrees. Outlines requirements for developing performance-oriented modules, which include establishing course scope and units of knowledge to be progressively mastered. (AYC)

Provides an annotated bibliography of ERIC documents dealing with occupational curriculum development, along with information about organizations and associations serving as resources for up-to-date curriculum information. (DMM)

Argues institutionalizing international education begins at the course level. Considers strategies for adding an international component to community college education, including incorporating international modules into existing courses; revising the requirements for particular majors; and reforming the general education curriculum. (DMM)