Describes the rationale and incentive for the development of investigative laboratories at the University of Nebraska. Details the training and continuing support system that allows the utilization of a largely undergraduate student teaching staff. Outlines problems created by the nature of the students enrolled in the course. (GS)

The concept of team teaching salesmanship demonstrates theoretical and practical relationships between speech communication and salesmanship. The challenge of maintaining intellectual integrity in the high risk, results-oriented environment of sales is met through attention to four major topic areas: the purpose of the communication, the salesman…

Described is a general college curriculum in mathematics that can be taught by a college staff with as few as four teachers. This report considers four related problems in mathematical education, particularly in colleges of arts and sciences. First, there is the problem of uncertainty about curriculum content and sequence. Second, the…

Presented is a program for the undergraduate mathematical preparation for work in computer science. Discussed are three types of courses: (1) mathematics courses of a general nature, which should be available for the prospective specialist in Computer Science, (2) technical courses in Computer Science, most of which will generally be taught…

This report describes the second year of the accelerated program in elementary school mathematics being conducted by the Institute for Mathematical Studies in the Social Sciences. A description of the first year of the study, including details of the procedures by which the students were selected, can be found in "Accelerated Program in…

This study contains a statistical consolidation of information reflecting many of the trends and patterns becoming evident in high school aviation courses conducted across the country. For purposes of this report the term aviation relates to all courses including both aviation and space. The information reported is considered to be of value for…

During the fall term of 1975, an experimental course was offered at the School of Library Science, Emporia Kansas State College. The objective was to review the general principles of interpersonal relations and to apply them to case studies involving library staff and patrons. Using a brief reading list and a case study approach, students were…

The introductory materials science course at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Massachusetts), while still being regarded as in a state of evolution, has remained nearly constant for the past two years. Since the course is given each term, except summer, to 40-90 students of various disciplines, there has been ample opportunity for continual…

The characteristics and differences between the various approaches to utilizing environmental themes and issues in college physics classes are reviewed in this paper. These physics courses are grouped into three categories: introductory level, upper level, and seminars. The upper level courses generally involve the application of rather…

This paper, presented at the National Science Teachers Association conference in April, 1972, in New York City, describes a unique school (called a "magnet" school) designed for Dayton, Ohio. With open enrollment and adequate transportation, students will come from all parts of the city. The school will offer basic and required courses in all…

Challenged by the patterns of inquiry and learning inherent in the new elementary science curricula, a new program was developed to prepare future elementary teachers to handle the new materials with some degree of security and competence. The University of Washington Physics Department has developed a new course in physical science, conducted in…

Presents a history of world history instruction as it has evolved since the 1890s in the United States focusing on New York state. Concludes that the latest revisions have restored chronology; eliminated any attempt at universal history; decreased the presence of the social sciences; and retained the option for a topical treatment within a…

Describes a college course on human sexuality, its goals and evolution. Includes a section on student enrollment, student reasons for taking the course, and a discussion of goals and techniques for human sexuality instruction. (Author/AEM)