Describes some of the general principles involved in the planning of a teaching sequence. Discusses in more detail one example of a complete syllabus including major concepts and experiments. (Author/TS)

Here is a model for a course creating environmental awareness at the high-school or postsecondary level. (Editor)

Describes the development and organization of a course begun in 1962 consisting of a sequence of manipulative learning operations. The laboratory operations of Quantitative Physical Science lead the student through the fundamentals of instrumentation and of measurement processes. Principles studied include physical, electrical, chemical, and wave…

A course model is described that has a sound base in theory but whose major emphasis is on its developmental, systematic, skills-oriented approach. A three-stage developmental sequence within the course (assessing, communicating, and motivating) is divided into component skills and presented over two years. (MSE)

Foreign language teachers' catalog course descriptions are criticized for using inappropriate arguments for them and for not clearly articulating the need for language study. These arguments favoring language study are categorized as sociopolitical, instrumental, and cognitive, and are examined individually. (MSE)

Provides rationale for introducing information technology courses in secondary schools. Discusses priorities (target audiences, time parameters, course topics, resources needed) to be considered before introducing such courses. The author's proposed course is outlined and discussed, consisting of historical/political, economic/social,…

Describes the rationale for and general objectives of World Studies, a curriculum project emphasizing the teacher's role in developing instructional strategies. Includes general themes (getting on with others, learning about other people, understanding the news, the world tomorrow) and criteria for the project's inservice courses. (JN)

A one-semester biochemistry course was developed as an alternative to traditional freshman chemistry. Lecture topics and laboratory exercises focus on the course's unifying theme of the origin and early stages of the evolution of life on earth. (Author/SK)

Describes a course module designed to instruct beginning engineering students at the University of New Mexico in problem-solving methodology as suggested by Polya (understand, plan, carry out, look back). (SK)

In order to meet the pharmaceutical health care needs of the elderly, pharmacy schools must better prepare students. A course developed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Health Sciences Consortium to provide pharmacy schools with a model for developing and revising other courses is described. (MLW)

Reports on a pilot project to introduce an introductory course in computer literacy for elementary through postsecondary students in Pennsylvania. Includes descriptions of course rationale and teacher training. (DC)

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)

Discusses five major challenges to improving technical communication skills of engineering students. A communication course which has been used at McMaster University is also described. (HM)

Describes procedures used by a group of teachers in Sheffield, England, in developing a syllabus for English instruction. Discusses details of the syllabus and indicates assessment methods that were established. (GT)

Describes a one-quarter seminar course in modern physics through science fiction. Presents the course format, subject matter, reading assignments, writing assignments, and student response. (GS)