This article describes an attempt to implement explicit classroom objectives, and presents the instructors' reactions to the experience. (RC)

Societal acceptance of polarized discourse poses challenges for communication professors engaged in teaching ethical public speaking processes to undergraduates. This study explores how creating caring and safe environments for the discussion of difficult dialogues is paramount to creating civil and reasoned discourse that can address issues of…

Research on service learning spanning the last three decades has revealed that service learning facilitates the development of leadership skills, self esteem, teamwork, communication skills, and acceptance of cultural diversity. Perhaps the most difficult arena has been the area of intellectual, cognitive, and academic efforts. A study…

Article described a course designed to bring Europeans into closer contact with one another thereby developing greater understanding and sympathy with neighboring countries. (RK)

Consumer education objectives and consumer education course topics set forth by the Consumer Education Curriculum Development Committee in Illinois were appropriate, according to a survey of consumer education teachers and students. (Author)

The author has succeeded in holding students' interest in poetry by comparing and contrasting traditional poets with familiar modern, even pop'' poets. (PG)

A topical approach in astronomy provides greater coherence and meaning for the information presented than does a survey approach. Topics are presented and evaluated in relation to the goals of an astronomy course. (DF)

A teaching unit is presented, using the collage as a teaching technique in geography instruction, emphasizing unit objectives, teaching procedures, and evaluation methods. (JB)

Described is an elective course in Creative Thinking in the Maple Heights, Ohio, school system. (MB)

This paper suggests seven general categories of questions that should be considered in making curriculum choices. (RY)

Experience and insight derived from teaching literature are presented. (Editor)