Analyzes the use of English as a second language on the job by officers in several departments of the national police force in Egypt as determined by a survey of 150 officers. Suggests a syllabus for a common core course for all police officers, regardless of their specialization. (SED)

Described is a community experience activity, utilizing independent study, which was implemented in a secondary alternative school in Canada. As a result of an initial visit to the local community, students had to come up with a product (e.g., an essay, arrange for a guest speaker to come to class). (RM)

Using the rattles of Native American cultures as inspiration, students used pinching, coiling, and slab and molding techniques to form the bodies of rattles and clay pellets for sound. Surface decoration included glazed and unglazed areas as well as added handles, feathers, and leather. (IS)

Describes the use of computer based exercises for copy editing and tutorial dialog for lead writing instruction. (HOD)

Presented is a description of an undergraduate environmental education course which includes, interaction between material environment, social environment, and internal environment (i.e. emotional concerns). (SL)

Reports on some growth points in the use of microteaching techniques. (Editor)

Discusses the advantages of using the unstructured group in teaching interpersonal communication and notes the learning processes which take place specifically in this type of group experience. (MH)

Criteria or standards for a high-quality, off-campus program are identified by a panel of judges composed of practitioners, administrators, and supervisors. Data were gathered from questionnaires regarding program components, organization, and activities. (LBH)

Describes a two-stage framework for the construction of science courses (grades K-12). Both primary stage (5-11 years) and secondary stage (11-16 years) emphasize scientific skill development and an understanding of scientific concepts. The secondary stage further introduces economic and cultural implications of science. (CS)

In order to provide University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy students with some of the attitudes and skills needed to communicate a structured presentation, a course titled "Audiovisual Techniques of Scientific Presentation" was designed and implemented. Immediate success among students is described. (LBH)

Presented is a 27 class short course relating to political aspects of exploration of outer space. A summary for each class and the overall course objectives are included. (SL)

This article describes courses in mathematics for preservice elementary school teachers. The mathematical topics covered and the time allotment for each topic are listed. Student testing procedures are discussed. (DT)

Describes the three major undergraduate courses involved in the program. (DD)