A college level introductory psychology course taught in conjunction with introductory biology and philosophy is described. This triad arrangement allows for an interdisciplinary treatment of various issues without diluting the presentation of content specific to the individual disciplines. Information on evaluation of the course is also…

The seven activities that comprise this unit of study on human rights involve secondary students in studying a subject-related lexicon; reading nonfiction magazine and newspaper articles; discussing key quotes; analyzing literature; listening to guest speakers; and discussing preventive ameliorative measures. (RM)

Future studies and policy studies have overlapping concerns; yet, too often, policy analysts and futurists are unaware of each other's work. To help correct this serious oversight, comparisons of these two complementary realms are made. A listing of futures-relevant and policy-relevant journals is included. (Author/RM)

Discusses environmental education (EE) in Japan by examining the historical background, the conservation stage (1947-1960), the Kogai stage (1960-1975), the development stage (1975-present), EE research, and environmental lectures as an effective interdisciplinary subject for undergraduates. Kogai is defined as harmful or unpleasant effects on…

Describes a pilot project that designed a teacher's guide integrating visits to an art museum with creative drama activities for a social studies unit on the American west. (PD)

Describes the techniques used by an American literature teacher to expose students to the influences that shaped American literature.(EL)

Describes the development of a freshman English program based on the analogy of film as composition and discusses implications of this program for other teachers of writing at a time when television and movies are giving unprecedented competition to the printed page for students' attention. (HTH)

The divergence of international studies and general education was not inevitable but was a conscious choice on the part of each. The circumstances are different today, and the two can now forge a mutually beneficial alliance. (MSE)

General education programs need not be circuitous or formless. They should: stress development of the intellect; focus on problem-solving skills; integrate general objectives and professional competencies; and foster interdisciplinary studies. (MSE)

Discusses the status of foreign language learning in connection with the humanities, and suggests a redefinition of the mission of the foreign language department in the research university. It is proposed that students be trained in language teaching skills in combination with branches of the humanities other than literature, without neglecting…

Describes the study-abroad program offered by Colorado College in Luneburg, Germany. The program consists of four blocks of three to four weeks each, during which time students take the following courses: (1) Intermediate German; (2) Composition and Conversation; (3) Culture and Institutions; and (4) a course which varies from year to year. (SED)

Discusses potential uses of self-instructional units in professional education programs and suggests ways self-instructional units might be used to promote interdisciplinary health care and expansion of professional knowledge banks. (Author/CT)

The applications of evaluation training in clinically oriented social interventions are examined. A joint program in evaluation and clinical psychology at Northwestern University is described. The core evaluation course, which emphasizes methodological study and substantial fieldwork, is discussed. (BS)

The United Nations International School developed a conservation curriculum involving all disciplines and all levels of education, K-12. The purpose of the program is discussed, and its design, scope, and structure are examined. (RM)

Explains how Venn diagrams can be used to teach children about animals. Provides examples of four types of diagrams and suggests how activities can be designed to address topics as endangered, domestic, and wild animals. (ML)