This paper presents a curriculum design approach for a Masters Programme in Telecommunications Management based on demand data obtained from surveying the needs of potential students of the proposed programme. Through online surveys disseminated at telecom companies in Jordan, it was possible to measure the demand for such a programme and to…

Presents a checklist for instructors preparing to teach a large geography lecture class. Suggests having enough supplies, especially paper for copying; ordering enough textbooks; making sure that seats have writing surfaces; writing out examination policies; and other time-saving management procedures. (GG)

Outlines a proposal for structuring higher education so that both teaching and research are closely interrelated to particular social issues; for instance, world peace, urban improvement, health, or poverty. Traditional organization based on academic disciplines is considered not relevant to present research or instruction demands. (AL)

West Georgia College is offering a fully accredited training program in organizational development (OD) that is designed to increase both the participants' understanding of themselves and others in their organization and their ability to deal more effectively with organizational problems. (Author/BP)

"Utilization of Skills in the Application of the Management Process" (NS 239) is an associate degree nursing course offered at Chattanooga State Technical Community College to prepare students to assume the role of planner and coordinator of patient care. The course focuses on competencies related to the care of patients with deviations of the…

Discusses the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a large-scale undergraduate psychology conference as conducted through a special two-term course. Course requirements and structure are discussed as are specific details pertaining to the conference itself. The author's experiences are related to the literature on undergraduate psychology…

ADULT EDUCATION BY CORRESPONDENCE IN THE NETHERLANDS IS DOMINATED BY THE LEIDSCHE ONDERWIJSINSTELLINGEN (L.O.I.), A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PARTIALLY STATE-SUPPORTED, WHICH TRAINS 75,000 STUDENTS IN 400 COURSES AT ANY ONE TIME. ONLY GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS ARE GIVEN. THE L.O.I. HAS ADDED TO ITS ORGANIZATION SEVERAL SCHOOLS FOR PURELY ORAL…

The management of competency-based vocational education curriculum in the classroom is first described by following one student's progress through the system. Then helpful hints on monitoring, planning, and organizational procedures are suggested for good management. (BM)

Stresses that not enough attention has been given to the need to teach computer skills to school administrators. Lists five basic competencies for a computer literate school administrator. Suggests 12 topics to be taught in the administrator course. (MVL)

The prototypal course in newspaper management described in this paper is based on systems analysis and the systems flow approach. The introductory section of the paper discusses the need for instruction in newspaper management, the concepts of the systems approach and systems flow and the way they relate to enterprise management, and specific…

The 1967 California Legislature enacted regulations which enable local school districts to provide appropriate physical education programs for severely physically handicapped children who cannot be served in regular programs. After a summary of regulations on eligibility, class size, and reimbursement procedures, attention is given to the…

This curriculum guide provides descriptions and sequenced topical outlines of courses in natural resources management, giving teachers a logical order for teaching the tasks that students should master to comply with competency-based education requirements in Virginia. The guide is organized in four sections. The introduction provides an overview…