Describes a course based on Tomonaga's approach to the teaching of introductory quantum mechanics. Compares this approach with others often used for the instruction of quantum mechanics. (CP)

Describes an introductory engineering course that emphasizes open-ended projects with concurrent instruction in supporting principles and encourages student decision-making. (MLH)

Discusses the use of team study and seminar courses with ease studies to teach the technical processes, economics, and social effects of material recycling. (MLH)

Describes a combination of lectures, experiments, and analysis with the aid of remote computer terminals that helps the engineering student grasp the fundamentals and implications of a mathematical model applied to a particular job situation. (MLH)

Describes a college level educational psychology course, which aimed at increasing student interest. Objectives were to: (1) deemphasize laboratory research on animals; (2) focus on the nature of individuals rather than group effects; (3) emphasize teaching; and (4) team teach educational psychology as part of the teacher education curriculum.…

In this program, engineering students who have proven to be excellent writers are trained to give individual help to other students. (BB)

Outlines some specific approaches and ideas that will add a new dimension to an introductory college biology course rendering it more motivational, personalized, and meaningful to the students. (GA)

Describes a personalized system of instruction that has been tried in India and its advantages. Shows that students' responses were favorable to this type of instructional approach. (GA)

Instruction in an individualized setting is discussed and compared to instruction in which students are grouped according to ability. (MP)

Describes an undergraduate applied media research course which emphasizes student broadcaster contacts prior to graduation to familiarize students with 'real-life' broadcast functions in a commercial radio station. (MH)

Explains a modified approach to PSI physics courses, where group interaction takes place through problem solving sessions held on a regular basis, and which the students are required to attend. (GA)

The aim of the author was to ascertain how well a Dutch approach to introducing probability into the elementary school curriculum could be attempted by English children. Classroom situations are described. (MN)

After stating some facts and assumptions supporting the need for a program of civic development for elementary students, an outline of the history and development of legal education programs in Hawaii for students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade was discussed. (Author/RK)

Discusses a course combining Shakespeare and film and describes in detail the film selection and adaptation for classroom use. Available from: Literature/Film Quarterly, James M. Welsh, Ed., Salisbury State College, Salisbury, MD 21801. Subscription Rates: libraries, $8.00; individuals, $6.00; students, $5.00; single copies, $2.00. (MH)

Describes and evaluates an introductory course in American government at the college level which encourages students to perceive political processes as instruments of personal choice. Findings indicate that dramatic increases in students' political involvement result from course participation. (Author/DB)