Describes a permanent national center for curriculum and teaching strategies. (PG)

Although higher education researchers produce the new technology of education, little of it is utilized by higher education. (Editor/HS)

A Video-Audio-Participative (VAP) system was developed to teach management innovation to large classes using a role playing branched programed film in the classroom. An experimental study confirmed that VAP allowed for teaching more information better in a shorter time while requiring less preparation by instructors but retaining flexibility for…

Describes a new approach to teaching using a 3-minute film. (PG)

An innovation in management education is described that utilizes the multi-media teaching case (MMTC). A MMTC presents concrete situations requiring administrative analysis and action in ways that necessitate students using two or more of their sense organs so the reality of the situation is more authentically experienced. (LBH)

To provide for curriculum flexibility a block of five courses is available in each department of Pershing College. One example: an in-depth study of a major problem, theory, or person in the discipline. The plan was successful for a small college with limited faculty but diverse, creative, and flexible faculty and student body. (JT)

Northwestern's Seminar on College Teaching, sponsored by the Graduate School, is open to any graduate student in any degree program and each participating department outlines its own seminar content and procedures. An experimental version of the seminar with discussion and practicum features is described. (LBH)

Describes seven years later the origin, development, frustrations, and accomplishments of an experimental course, The American Dream and Social Change, offered to upper division students (over 300 in all) at California State University at Hayward in 1967-68. Techniques included discussions, action programs, group presentations, and diverse…

Higher education should serve the long-term intellectual needs of the student. The only way to measure real learning is by what it does to the individual student's intellectual growth. A three-step approach to internalize, integrate, and subjectify knowledge is discussed. (MLW)

The use of "The Adams Chronicles" series as a foundation for studying history is discussed. The programs were seen as providing an opportunity to create for the students an experience in historical study that would overcome barriers to understanding and enjoyment. (MLW)

Contending that the study of history can help today's students cope with conflict, diversity, and even revolution and that they can identify more with the marginal people of history (the common man: peasants, slaves, women, etc.) than with kings and emperors, the author suggests approaches and specific curriculum materials for developing this…

How one professor successfully handled a class of 100 students at Arizona State University is described. The large lecture group was broken down into random groups of eight or ten students who kept the instructor informed of their learning progress by submitting reports in the form of reading reports, diaries, observations, behavior experiments,…