Three principal types of goal structure are (1) cooperative; (2) competitive; and (3) individualistic. Specifically designed cooperatively structured group activities can improve group performance and attitudes in class. A writing class for English majors is briefly described and evaluated before and after goal structure was considered. Grade…

A multifaceted approach to meeting the target language writing needs of adult English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students was built on the learners' expertise and experience. The technique expanded learners' knowledge of the written code of government writing and developed their ability to analyze and edit their own writing. (Author/CB)

The use of national achievement tests in schools can result in varying degrees of curricular match/mismatch with respect to local curricula. This article explores the types of mismatch which can occur, discusses the inferences made from test scores and their importance, and addresses some implications for the educational community. (EGS)

The difficulties encountered in developing an innovative teacher education program, emphasizing educational equity, are analyzed. Fluctuating membership in the program development group and an overly open decision-making process led to conflict over who would make decisions and what problems would be addressed. (IS)

Describes why counselor training incorporating the needs of racial and ethnic minorities is needed and provides four models: (1) the separate course model; (2) the area of concentration model, (3) the interdisciplinary model; and (4) the integration model, which may be used in program development and implementation. (Author)

The educational needs of lawyers for training in trial advocacy are addressed. Included in the discussion are a description of a participatory course in trial advocacy sponsored by the Practising Law Institute, the importance of continuing education in trial advocacy, and the availability of participatory trial advocacy courses. (JMD)

Data from a study of the preceptorship in family medicine, a required four-week experience for fourth-year medical students at the University of North Carolina, indicate that it was a synthesis experience. Seven functions of the preceptorship, many of which were not official program goals, are identified. (Author/JMD)

An interdisciplinary physiology and pharmacology course presented by the Medical Interaction Laboratory at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine provides interaction among faculty, conserves faculty time and animal expense, and presents a coordinated laboratory experience. (BH)

Undergraduate pharmacy education at the University of New Mexico includes a fifth-year optional curriculum in radiopharmacy. The clinical radiopharmacy course, offered as part of this option, is described. Course objectives, course topics, a sample assignment sheet, and samples of report feedback are appended. (JMD)

Describes the Foresee Approach to integrating academic content, language, and learning instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) from kindergarten to grade 12 or in mainstream/part ESL classrooms. The Foresee Model includes theoretical and practical constituents and guides the formulation of instructional objectives in the three target…

Discusses the Queensland Languages and Cultures Initial Teacher Education Program (LACITEP), in which 50% to 80% of the subjects taken are delivered through Japanese immersion. Notes that the promotion of second-language learning is a common aim of all immersion classrooms and provides insight into how the LACITEP Health and Physical Education…

Universities must change their business design in order to remain competitive in the education marketplace. Consumers demand professional programs offering certification and competence in graduates, making proficiency the basis for assessment. Design characteristics include student-centered learning, utilizing the Internet and information…

Examines the teaching of English in Tanzania under four headings: (1) the changing view of language and language syllabus design; (2) the role of sociolinguistic environments in second language learning; (3) the role of objectives in second language teaching; and (4) the emerging trend of documenting second language teachers' classroom practices.…

Presents reasons for introducing Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) into a medical sociology course. States course objectives are to demonstrate relationship between the biological and the social in health and disease; describe crisis for the health system; discuss AIDS in a developing nations context; and demythologize AIDS and increase…

Discusses a summer program conducted to retrain North Wales French teachers. It is suggested that French teaching in North Wales will be enriched by the enthusiasm of the teachers who took this course. (three references) (CK)