Creation and implementation of a system to standardize course descriptions and expedite storage and transfer of data. (RA)

Innovative programs and projects of Cuyahoga are listed and described, including audiotutorial learning in algebra, biology, and physical science. (MS)

Describes the objectives and content of a physics laboratory program for freshman students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. The first part of the program consists of basic physics experiments, while the second part emphasizes student work on projects in geophysics that have direct technical applications. (LC)

Describes a school that teaches novice microcomputer users the hows and whys of their complex, new, high-technology world. Courses offered range from basic levels assuming no computer literacy to advanced studies in programming. (Author/JN)

Live demonstration is a useful method for introducing concepts of psychotherapy to students in introductory psychology classes. Both audience and role-players get to experience first-hand some of the emotional dynamics of a therapy situation. Describes classroom role-playing that illustrated client-centered therapy. (CS)

As part of a native studies course in Canada, senior high students teach elementary students about native people for a six-week period. Course content includes a blending of historical and contemporary topics, an Indian day program, and an exchange field trip with Indian students. (RM)

A television documentary series on information technology was used as core material for a general sociology elective. College students viewed programs at home and completed written assignments from an instructor-prepared study guide oriented to understanding sociological perspectives and concepts and applying them to issues related to information…

Describes a public administration course specifically designed for adults. Course competencies are defined and instructional materials are discussed. (RM)

College students enrolled in a senior level political science seminar were assigned to read books and then write essays that uncovered one critical flaw in the work. The class was divided into teams to debate the value of the critiques. A mock trial format was used for the debates. (RM)

Breaks were imposed in the game Monopoly, at which times the players, college level students, elected one person and gave him or her the power to change the rules. Behavior similar to political behavior in the real world resulted. The students discovered the resemblance and wrote papers on what had occurred. (RM)

Discusses instructing writing tutors, and tutorial classroom technqiues. Contains a list of different kinds of tutorial sessions to serve as a model for tutors. (HTH)