Traces the evolution of a microcomputer literacy course at Northwestern University and the implementation of a lab section that used historical content to teach computers. Describes the software used and the methods employed in teaching computer techniques using historical data and instruction. Advocates teaching more than simple word processing…

Argues that a bold restructuring of curriculum is a more effective response to the problems in undergraduate history teaching than minor course innovations. Discusses the recent reformation of the history curriculum at Canada's Laval University, presenting an outline of the undergraduate history programs. (GEA)

Discusses the advantages of using story board techniques to design a course in computer based training, and describes the use of HyperCard to create the story boards directly on the computer screen. The discussion covers HyperCard's software capabilities, programing language, and print features. (CLB)

An introduction to medical ethics has been incorporated into the core curriculum by the inclusion of four courses in social and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine. The ethical dimensions of the subjects being considered are thoroughly explored in the group discussions. (MLW)

Discusses the development of an interdisciplinary "Arts Awareness" class for adults at Arizona State University, West Campus (Phoenix). Describes how events in the areas of art, dance, drama, and music were selected for class viewing and details course objectives and evaluation procedures. (GEA)

Single subject design, recommended as applicable with any theoretical or practice perspective, is most often associated with behavioral techniques and task-centered strategies. The course described demonstrates the successful utilization of this method with students trained in psychodynamic treatment approaches. (Author/MH)

Explores common problems with the traditional model for graduate research seminars and suggests an alternative conception which capitalizes on the use of local history, a carefully sequenced series of research experiences, and specific instruction in research skills. (JDH)

Maintains that junior college humanities courses must incorporate a global perspective and that the history of Western Civilization be taught within the framework of world history. Presents goals and methods for a world civilizations course. (JDH)

Reports results of a study designed to assess the effects of organizing a physical geography course according to the General Theory of Systems in order to help students think about the environment in more holistic terms. Concludes that more committed, achievement-oriented students did better under this approach, while those with a nonacademic…

Notes recent trends toward greater treatment of Asia, Africa, and Latin America in world history courses and the related tendency to decrease treatment of women and social history. Describes how history instructors at Tufts University coped with this problem by using a thematic approach. Illustrates this approach using the example of two medieval…

Describes the philosophical orientation and methodology employed in a laboratory chemistry program at Princeton University. Discusses the program's approach and use of challenging experiments, teaching assistants, and mastery teaching. (ML)

Three art activities are described. Intermediate and junior high school students made sculptures from geometric shapes cut from corrugated cardboard; eighth-grade students did freehand drawings using gridiron patterns; and junior and senior high school students studied antique valentines and then made their own. (RM)

Indicates that printed bibliographic information, numerical data, and methods of computer retrieval (both of numerical and bibliographic data) are among the topics that should be incorporated into an information science and documentation course for chemical engineering students. Experiences in teaching such a course are also given. (JN)

A one-semester course at the third-year level at York University is described. It tries to legitimize in students' eyes that it makes sense to talk about mathematics as well as do mathematics. Seven course themes are discussed, followed by nine problems used in the course. (MNS)

Describes general interest courses in physics, discussing enrollment patterns, philosophy and structure of the course, course goals, teaching methods, and student performance. Includes an outline of the laboratory syllabus for the course dealing with physics and the automobile. (JN)