The purpose of this study was to analyze two methods of instruction used in an animal biology course. One group of students, the experimental group, was taught using an audio-tutorial program, and another group, the control group, was taught using the conventional lecture-laboratory method. Pretest and posttest data were collected from achievement…

This publication is written for those researchers who are interested in the use of radionuclides and radiation in the animal science field. Part I presents topics intended to provide the theoretical base of radionuclides which is important in order to design an experiment for drawing maximum information from it. The topics included in this…

This correlational study of animal identifications, learning preferences, reading, and reading-related academic skills uncovered several clear patterns of relationship. Data were derived from a subsample of 94 tenth-grade students, who were drawn from over 1,000 randomly selected subjects in grades seven through twelve at a large, predominantly…

A history, task analysis, and manpower needs for specialists in laboratory animal medicine are discussed. Institutions offering training in this veterinary medicine speciality are listed, and a cooperative program between the veterinary school at Washington State University and the medical school at the University of Washington is described. (JMD)

At Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, training in preventive medicine is incorporated into all four years of the curriculum. The curriculum is described with focus on the fourth year practical course that involves problem solving, using various herds in the area. (JMD)

Describes the construction and observation of beehives. (SL)

Several facets of curriculum design effect on students are examined: (1) the effectiveness of the curriculum regarding acquisition and retention of factual knowledge; (2) the effect on student effort; (3) the effect on student attitudes; and (4) the effect on faculty and their roles as educators. (LBH)

Mandatory continuing education forces veterinarians to attend educational programs but not to learn. Acceptance of veterinarians as typical adults and a knowledge of adult learning characteristics are need to maximize learning effectiveness for the casual as well as the eager learning participant. (Author/LBH)

Rulings on applications for animal patents being considered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office could profoundly influence university patent and research income. Many animal-rights advocates have expressed philosophical objections to genetic engineering of animals. (MLW)

Describes a variety of nature activities for children that can be done in winter. Includes ice art activities, a snow race, making ice cream, animal tracking techniques, and bird role-playing. (TW)

Contains three policy statements involving the use of animals for proper teaching of students, research, and the utilization of pound animals. Discusses the benefits to society of using animals in the biomedical sciences. (CW)

Provides background information, lesson plans, bulletin board activities, and a learning center description, all dealing with dinosaurs. Includes clip art for the learning center and reproducible "stamps" about some endangered species. (TW)

Reviews software packages by providing extensive descriptions and discussions of their strengths and weaknesses. Software reviewed include (1) "VISIFROG: Vertebrate Anatomy" (grade seven-adult); (2) "Fraction Bars Computer Program" (grades three to six) and (3) four telecommunications utilities. (JN)

Discusses the role of predators in regulating prey populations, noting that this is an excellent example of the "interconnectedness" of life. Suggestions for films, books, articles, and student questions are given, and a special section dealing with human attitudes about predators is provided. (DH)

Reviews comments of humane education summer camp directors (N=6) who answered the following questions: What is a humane education? Who attends? What do the campers do? Who offers these camps? Why? What are the special challenges of running a camp? What do the campers get out of the experience? (BC)