This article summarizes some of the testing changes which have taken place in the 'A' level economics course and briefly discusses the current role of the essay paper. States that the essay exam has been particularly effective in measuring higher order thinking skills and discriminating between more and less able students. (JDH)

This article defines the concepts of economic literacy and development education as used in a three-year project aimed at increasing students' awareness of global economic interdependence. (JDH)

When a core curriculum degree requirement in computer literacy was approved at Hardin-Simmons University (a small, private institution), a committee of faculty members developed the course specifications. They include a weekly one-hour lecture and a two-hour laboratory to achieve eight educational goals. These goals and the course format are…

This study identified computer objectives based on recommendations of the authoritative accounting bodies, determined whether the typical introductory computer course has these same objectives, and examined the influence of the academic department responsible for teaching the course. Relationships between department and course objectives,…

Reviews literature on the sources of math anxiety. Decribes San Bernardino Valley College's course, "Math Without Fear," which is team-taught by a mathematician and psychologist, introduces relaxation exercises, employs guest speakers with math anxiety experiences, and discusses the nature and history of math. Examines results. (DMM)

Discusses the foreign language program of the British educational system and the problems that arise when a teacher wants to use innovative teaching techniques while at the same time preparing students for the traditional language and literature A level examinations. Suggests ways in which the problem can be resolved. (SED)

This study, conducted through the Postsecondary Quick Information System (PEQIS) of the National Center for Education Statistics, was designed to provide current national estimates of the prevalence and characteristics of remedial courses and enrollments in degree-granting 2-year and 4-year postsecondary institutions that enrolled freshmen in fall…

Over the last 15 years or so, a variety of culture-based composition pedagogies have claimed to prepare students to take their places as citizens in a postmodern world. Cultural studies pedagogies in particular, because they tend to be grounded in neo-Marxist critical theory traditions, claim to enact democratic principles by preparing students to…

This guide is intended for teachers who want to learn more about educational design of college courses. Chapter 1 identifies various pressures for change in designing courses and urges creation of conditions that foster deep learning. Chapter 2 examines various models of the course design process. Chapter 3 discusses beliefs, values and ideologies…

Presents a rationale for teaching creative dramatics, including objectives, techniques, and activities. (RB)

The paper attempts to describe the training methods used in large industrial organizations in which the behavioral objective approach places emphasis upon what the trainee learns. (Author/AG)

Some of the major changes in curriculum and techniques in collegiate business education include: shifts in the goals of the business curriculum, with decision-making emerging as dominant; domination of vocationalism over academia in college business curricula; use of case method, business games, internships, student businesses, and individualized…

Article focused on the need for teacher training in the area of career guidance and made some suggestions on effective training courses. (RK)

Describes the reporting cources at San Antonio College and the journalism department in great detail. (GB)