Describes the visual image approach as an alternative method of public speaking instruction based on the principle that meaning is associated with the object that meaning represents. Presents a rationale, objectives, procedures and results of implementation of this approach. (MH)

Upon rejecting traditional world history curricula, which include all chronological developments from cave dweller to 20th century, a course is suggested to study significant patterns of government, economics, revolution, war, major religions, geography, scientific advancement, education, and rise and fall of civilizations. (Author/AV)

Today, school principals are asked to lead in a new world marked by unprecedented responsibilities, challenges, and managerial opportunities. Are principal preparation programs equipping their charges for this new role? The authors examined the content of instruction at a stratified sample of the nation's principal preparation programs, including…

Critical discussion of course objectives of English taught as a second language with reference to Konrad Schroder's Englisch als Schulfach'' (English as an Academic Subject), Neusprachliche Mitteilungen, v24 p144-152, and Helmut Schwartz's Noch einmal: Englisch als Schulfach'' (Once Again: English as an Academic Course), Neusprachliche…

The author develops a rationale for teaching about the non-West in the social studies curriculum in public schools. Suggestions are made concerning curriculum development and teaching methods. (SM)

To greater appreciate Haiku and the Japanese people and culture, this teacher inaugurated the writing of American Haiku'' into the course requirements. (Author/PG)

Article is in the form of an answer to an essay question: Describe the most effective teacher you have had and analyze the reasons for his or her effectiveness. (Author/MB)

Author feels that language, literature, and composition can be served at least as well by a course in supernatural literature and communication as by a more conventional English course. (Author/MB)

Challenges the idea that ESP courses should be based strictly on instructional materials taken from the relevant professional context. Accordingly recommends a multidisciplinary themes approach as illustrated in the detailed description of the methods and materials used in a course offered by the University of Aston (Birmingham). Societe Nouvelle…

An approach to sequencing curriculum in health education based on group development is presented. The plan relates five developmental issues to be covered to various health education topics which may represent these issues. (JMF)

Presents a multidimensional teaching module, based on a communicative-experiential syllabus, that can be adapted to address the specific ages, needs, and interests of students. The article emphasizes that the key to creating a successful multidimensional module is the selection of an appropriate topic. (15 references) (CK)