Physics lab instruction is evolving in response to changing technology, a desire to better prepare students for diverse careers, and renewed focus from physics education researchers. To prepare researchers to evaluate progress in instructional labs in the future, this study set out to understand the current state of instructional physics labs in…

Interdisciplinary field study courses at 2-year colleges can provide an opportunity to enhance student learning. The authors present here an 11-day interdisciplinary field-study course designed for nonscience majors at a 2-year college. Using a theoretical learning framework that emphasizes cognitive and metacognitive gains, the field study…

Discusses a curriculum sequence, comprising a one-year noncalculus physics course followed by an optional one-semester calculus physics course, that satisfies the needs of both science and nonscience students at a two-year college. (MLH)

The specific communication tasks required of "middle level" or vocational-technical employees are reviewed. Guidelines for planning a technical communication course to meet those tasks are recommended. (HTH)

Defines "course of study" as a statement of work and course goals and suggests the need to follow a consistent format in developing courses of study for community colleges. Reviews divergent points of view and offers a format for developing courses. (JOW)

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in Badminton. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to introduce students to the techniques, knowledge, and strategies of badminton. Next, course goals and a course outline are…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in tennis. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic tennis techniques of the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and overhead. Next,…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in volleyball. Following a standard cover form, a course description and statement of purpose explain that the course is designed to teach students the skills and fundamentals of team play, the rules and etiquette of the game, and the…

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

The unit learning system (a series of unit modules or minicourses" combined to form a conventional semester course) established at Pima College (Arizona) is discussed as an alternative to traditional course and curriculum design. (NF)

An interdisciplinary approach to teaching humanities increases an appreciation and awareness of the environment. (MN)

Presents a rationale for organizing a writing course around a feminist perspective and provides course outlines with appropriate readings and writing activities. (HTH)

The student planned, student organized, and student evaluated educational psychology courses at Des Moines Community College proceed on democratic principles, with students voting on course content and design, the role of the instructor, course progress, and grading policy. (NHM)

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in physical fitness. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the basic areas of nutrition and physical conditioning, including dietary…

A learning model emphasizing objective-based instruction and learning style flexibility was tested in conjunction with a combined English 101-Social Science 101 course at Miami-Dade Junior College, Florida. During the spring 1970 semester, an experimental group of 34 students was provided weekly with objectives and the following five learning…