This article will (1) initially outline first-year nursing and undergraduate exercise sciences student perspectives on examinations of the 2011 Michael-McFarland (M-M2011) core principles in physiology through an anonymous online survey, and (2) model an updated approach based on these qualitative findings. Briefly, for the first perspective (i of…

To counteract the popular misconception among Canadian high school students that Canada's past is bland, the article describes an introductory unit in Canadian history which uses historian's ideas and conflicting viewpoints selectively to create a stimulating subject. Learning activities, teaching techniques, and handouts are described. (DB)

Describes the objectives and strategies used by the Clark University Department of Political Science to change their introductory course. Notes the results achieved and some basic problems that arose. (Author/CK)

Examines several areas to be considered in developing physics syllabi. They include (1) the objectives of physics teaching and learning; (2) physics as an experience, based on realistic expectations of what 14- to 16-year-olds are capable of; and (3) the kinds of experiences in which students can succeed (including computer experiences). (JN)

Reported is a description of a course for high school students, designed to be a model for meeting needs in science education for the remainder of the twentieth century. (Author/SA)

THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT WERE TO DEVELOP A COURSE MODEL AND THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR AN INDUCTIVE STUDY OF THE NATURE AND ORGANIZATION OF INDUSTRY IN AN UNDERGRADUATE INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. A STRUCTURE FOR A MODEL CURRICULAR COMPONENT WAS CREATED AND TESTED ON FOUR STUDENT GROUPS DURING 2 YEARS. PHASE…

DESCRIBED IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMICS CURRICULAR MATERIALS FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THE MATERIALS CONSIST OF 18 UNITS INTENDED FOR USE DURING ONE SEMESTER. A REPEATED PATTERN IN EACH UNIT IS (1) A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE CONCEPT AND THE PROBLEMS OF PRESENTING THE CONCEPT, AND (2) VARIOUS STUDENT MATERIALS. THE BALANCE OF THE MATERIAL CONSISTS…

This paper is a working model for a new one- or two-semester civics education program for high school students. The paper is divided into four major sections. Part I treats existing civics programs and explains how the Politics and Participation Program seeks to correct two general problems facing the schools and civic education - 1) it attempts…

For the twenty-seventh year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the National AECT Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two…