Boise State University, Idaho, now has a better idea how well entering freshmen perform in reading, writing, and mathematics because of an Academic Profile instrument administered to freshmen at Boise State and other institutions. In general, Boise State students performed somewhat below other freshmen. The testing was initiated in response to the…

This paper describes the progress of applying the integrated curriculum in two elementary classrooms. Utilizing science as the core course of integrated curriculum, three elementary teachers and two university-based educators worked together to design and to conduct the experimental course of integrated-curriculum. Based on the approach of…

Article describes a health career education model designed to maximize the potential for student success. (Author/RK)

The purpose of the article is to underscore strong points for the junior college instructor to use in coming to terms with local or regional four-year schools. (Author)

As of the 1973 semester, 10 percent scheduled school time will be free'', i.e., unstructured in the sense that it need not be devoted to one particular discipline but may instead be used for interdisciplinary study or field trips. (DD)

Author describes an experimental unit, the Utopia Project, given in the College of Basic Studies at Boston University, and shows how it works with examples of actual projects undertaken by students. (DR)

The cultural context in which higher education takes place makes determining the basis for a core curriculum difficult, while economic realities make marketability an overriding consideration in devising a curriculum of studies. Nonetheless, institutions have an obligation to inform students about the qualities of mind proper to the exercise of…

Stressing the feasibility of "training," and not education, in the humanities for health professionals, the author presents a catalog of training activities at the University of Tennessee, assesses the successes and failures among them, and indicates some future directions for medical humanities. (SK)

Findings are reported based on an analysis of questionnaire data derived from a year-long study of the impact of student-oriented, computer-based research on student attitudes toward sociology and selected course activities. Voluntary participation resulted in more favorable attitudes than did compulsory participation. (Author/GK)

Argues that a speech communication course should be a required course because speaking and listening are important basic skills which require refinement during a student's college/university years under the guidance of communication professionals. Advises departments to consider the resources (people and material) necessary to develop and…

Liberal education in Japan, and specifically at Japan's Tenri University, is described. The conflicts between the society's need for well-rounded educated individuals versus well- educated specialists are noted. (CJ)

In 1970 many course requirements were relaxed, but 10 years later many colleges and universities are again requiring students to select some courses from a core group of basic subjects (core curriculum). The development of core curricula is analyzed and what is actually occurring on campuses is detailed. (MLW)

The history of the development, the organization, content, and administration of the integrated core curriculum at U.N.C. Chapel Hill School of Library Science are presented. (MBR)