A basic media utilization course at the University of Utah was developed on a self-instructional basis and was designed to teach skills related to the effective utilization of media in instruction. The course was organized around a set of 12 self-instructional packages with each package covering one topical area of the course. Six components…

In order to assess the effect of community college programs in British Columbia aimed at training workers in urban recreation services, and to determine the need for expansion of such training programs, a comprehensive 5-month study was conducted in 1975-76. The study and research methods included: (1) the compilation and analysis of historical…

Individualized French Composition and Conversation is a third-year self-paced course which allows that student to proceed at his own speed through a prescribed set of materials. The course is divided into lessons, each of which is then divided into objectives with activities suggested by the instructor. The student is evaluated on these objectives…

In recent years, political and social studies have been under revision in the individual states of the Federal Republic of Germany. Many states have issued framework guidelines for the various school branches and levels to provide teachers with orientation aids. Progressive educators see the goal of political and social studies as being more than…

The course outline describes the practical and theoretical postures of educational administration as they interface with the concept of career education. It was developed for the specific purpose of training individuals from diverse backgrounds to assume administrative responsibility for career education programs. The course contains both a…

The study describes a curriculum developed to train teachers to teach data processing at the high school, technical/vocational institute, or community college level, and to develop courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of business administration, education, psychology, sociology, and science. A 20-page introduction deals…

This teacher's guide outlines the basic objectives and the content of the Atlanta Public Schools Latin program and suggests resources and methods to achieve the stated goals. The philosophy and general objectives of the program are presented. Course outlines include: (1) Beginning Latin, (2) Intermediate Latin, (3) Vergil's "Aeneid," (4) Ovid:…

This Asian-American Curriculum Guide for the Richmond Unified School District was prepared by a team of teachers and students during the summer of 1972. These materials are related to the United States history textbooks currently in use at the intermediate grade level. Individual lessons are prepared so that they fit into the areas of the textbook…

Intended for use in conducting short seminars on sanitation for restaurant owners and managers, the conceptual outline is organized to provide four hours of classroom instruction. Two major concepts are emphasized. The first concept, the effect of sanitary practices on the financial profits of food service, focuses on: (1) service and quality to…

This curriculum guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the text "Artes Latinae," units 1-10. The course focuses on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as on cultural background material. Emphasis is placed on developing a positive student attitude toward language learning. The student moves at his own…

The following four areas relating to black literature courses were explored in this study: course content, methods of instruction, instructor background and effectiveness, and effect of the course on the students. Instructors and students involved in black literature courses offered at institutions of higher education in New York State during…

Prepared by an instructor and curriculum specialists, this course of study was designed to meet individual needs of the dropout and/or hard-core unemployed youth by providing skill training, related information, and supportive services knowledge in small engine maintenance and repair. Students enrolled in this course work independently on a…

This resource book on the place of film study today is designed to assist in the planning of college courses in the history, criticism, and appreciation of motion pictures. Representative course descriptions and appraisals are given by (1) Jack C. Ellis, who describes a two-part course in film aesthetics and types of films, (2) Edward Fischer, who…

These career ladders, developed by state, federal, county, and college personnel, have been designed to enable postsecondary students to prepare for entrance into environmental health occupations at a level commensurate with their abilities where they will be capable of meaningful contributions and can obtain advanced standing in employment.…

This article examines the nature of course outlines and the means of attaining a more explicit and comprehensive elaboration of course objectives. A course outline format is suggested, listing 11 items of information. Two German courses are outlined in detail in five major areas. They include: (1) phonology, (2) morphology, (3) syntax, (4)…