Defines "open education" and "alternative education" in an attempt to clarify the educational philosophy associated with each term. As a result, alternative education will become more realistic to parents, thereby surviving the tide of educational change. (RK)

Reports the results of two surveys designed to determine what courses and in what sequence such courses should be offered after the introductory course in organizational communication. (MH)

A critical element of quality physical education programs is an image of quality, where quality is defined in terms of student achievement of the stated goals of the program, whatever they are. This concept is explained. (MT)

The physical education program at Tilford Middle School (Vinton, IA) emphasizes the development of each student's self-concept through the avenues of mental development, skill awareness and improvement, emotional and social development, and health development. The program is described. (MT)

This article describes the traditional game curriculum and presents strategies for a model that incorporates selected contemporary applications. Discussed are conventional games, low organization games, and cooperative and creative games. (MT)

The use of tests to promote learning, or elaboration, is discussed in the context of the medical school curriculum, and it is concluded that, although tests can facilitate or inhibit learning under some conditions, overall curriculum design is more influential in elaborated learning than the tests alone. (MSE)

Presents results of a study pertaining to the types of activities used in high school science classes and the academic work of students. Suggests researchers need to study classrooms, construct a picture of classroom life and communicate their findings to those with an interest in curriculum design and implementation. (Author/BSR)

Reviews the history of cataloging instruction in library schools in the United States from 1887 to the present, showing that insufficient time is currently devoted to cataloging theory and practice. The findings related to cataloging education of an American Library Association task force are discussed, and recommendations for the future are…

Discusses the problems facing writers of curriculum documents. Concentrating on the implementation problems in elementary science education, the author attempts to clarify how a careful design of curriculum materials can improve the implementation process and outcomes. States that, for initial implementation efforts, a structured approach is more…

The pace of technological change is widening the gap between public sector vocational education and in-house corporate training. However, corporate trainers can learn the fundamental skills of teaching from vocational educators, who in turn can benefit from industry's progress in specialized course analysis, design, and development. (SK)

This article describes the results of study designed to determine facts about and attitudes toward minors in accounting. Responses from 219 colleges and universities are reported concerning how many schools offer a minor in accounting, which schools favor such a minor, which students should be offered the minor, and what the curriculum should…

A K-12, comprehensive health program, called Health Skills for Life, was developed over a five-year period in Eugene, Oregon. The program's philosophy and methodology are discussed. (MT)

Surveys the variations among accredited public relations programs and shows where and what types of changes would be required to make the content of programs consistent with the recommendations of the 1975 and 1981 Commissions on Public Relations Education. (PD)

Two parents, both teachers, outline the needs of their son and how the middle school concept can help satisfy some of those needs. (RK)

Offered are suggestions for educating elementary school children to the effects of smoking on health. (GW)