COMPOSITION TEACHERS TOO OFTEN TEACH AS IF MOST OF THE STUDENTS WILL BECOME ENGLISH MAJORS. MANY TEACHERS ALSO GIVE POOR, UNDIRECTED WRITING ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSUME, AFTER CORRECTING THE PAPERS, THAT THEIR JOB IS ACCOMPLISHED. BECAUSE STUDENTS DO NOT LEARN TO WRITE BY THIS METHOD, THE COMPOSITION COURSE SHOULD BE CUT DOWN TO A FEW BASIC ESSENTIALS.…

This curriculum project in general mathematics was planned with two specific objectives--(1) to study the existing curricula, textbooks, and teaching methods in mathematics in higher secondary schools of various states, and (2) to develop a new curriculum in mathematics in light of the objectives of teaching the subject and to try out the…

Surveyed were current objectives, teaching methods and teaching materials used in introductory college chemistry. Six general objectives were identified: (1) to develop the ability to do critical thinking, (2) to make the students familiar with the facts, principles, and concepts of chemistry, (3) to help the students understand the nature of…

The information in this paper aims at providing assistance to those supervisors who design accountability plans. The author (1) analyzes the frequently overlooked distinctions needed to be made in considering accountability plans; and (2) discusses the more recent tools for implementing teacher accountability. Some distinctions presented include…

An approach is presented that allows teachers to examine their teaching strategies and gradually redesign them if necessary. Objectives are defined and/or clarified as a result of the ongoing teacher-student activities. The model consists of four major parts: (1) preliminary identification of overall classroom goals, (2) identification of current…

The objective of this article was to determine whether the "Personalized System of Instruction" would improve student performance in and satisfaction with an introductory political science course. The author concludes that "PSI" is appropriate for political science courses in which mastery of subject matter or skills is the…

Argues that instruction in sociology on the college level should work toward the following four intellectual goals: (1) understanding social determinism; (2) relativizing culture; (3) developing a sense of social realism; and (4) instilling skills in critical evaluation. (Author/DB)

Describes the objectives and teaching approach to be used in a college or inservice course in psycholinguistics and reading. (DD)

Describes in detail six component features of teaching reference: lectures by instructor; assigned readings for class discussion; student reports; library "lab" sessions; case-study discussion; and speakers and library visits. Importance of planning and time-scheduling, comparative value of each component, grading, and element of…

Discusses the foreign language requirements at Hunter College. By the fourth semester, a student is expected to read and understand a fairly advanced literary text and to talk and write about it in the target language. Discusses possible changes in these requirements, such as oral proficiency testing, and problems that may be encountered. (SED)

Review of the literature. (MU)

The writer believes that the history professor's major objectives should be to provide the student with leads to more leads in the study of history to introduce himself to the world of research methodology and historiography, and to teach him to teach himself. (Author)

Better results in language teaching require that teachers assume positions of responsibility, cooperation, and mutual understanding. (Editor)

This article suggests that teachers should seek new pedagogical frameworks that will allow more sustained and probing student participation. (Editor)