Describes an industrial arts teaching method in the Los Angeles schools using an interdisciplinary approach. This technique, called the Constructive Learning Method, consists of kits for building model airplanes, puppets, and simulated cities and factory production lines, and includes instruction in language, mathematics, and social studies. (MF)

A course entitled "Human Communication in Pharmacy Practice," offered at Oregon State University, is team-taught by faculty members from the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Speech Communication. A course description, requirements, and student evaluation are presented, and the syllabus and representative readings are appended.…

Discusses efforts to develop an interdisciplinary cybernetic method, its transfer to different fields of group activities, and results achieved internationally. The 1978 program of activities designed for the promotion of the interdisciplinary cybernetic method by the International Association for Synthesis is also presented. (HM)

Described is a perceptual motor therapy program which offers an interdisciplinary treatment and training approach to boys, ages 9 through 12 years, with perceptual-motor dysfunction and accompanying problems of academic difficulties and social and emotional adjustment. (SBH)

The development of a women's studies program at conservative Utah State University is described. The anticipated controversy over this curricular innovation has not materialized because the developers followed a careful strategy for designing and implementating the program. (JMD)

Explains changes in business education in England as a result of Business Education Council policies and programs. Emphasis is on the role of economics in the new business studies curriculum. (Author/DB)

Presents examples of interdisciplinary research since the origin of western science and predicts that future interdisciplinary approaches to epistemological writing will take into account divergent thinking patterns and thereby end the domination by western intellectual imperialism. For journal availability, see SO 506 201. (Author/DB)

Describes the impact of interdisciplinary thinking on research activities of individuals within the peace research movement. Identifies peace researchers by disciplinary affiliation as 35 percent political scientists, 21 percent sociologists, 14 percent lawyers, 8 percent general systems practitioners, and approximately 6 percent each from the…

The author looks at educational goals and career education and the educational involvement of a wide range of community representatives, educators, and government personnel. He states that education must derive from the interdependence and interaction of persons, resources, and future realities. (MF)

Examines an interdisciplinary course offered by the Nursing and Speech Communication Departments at Miami University which is intended to supplement basic nursing education that doesn't include the concept of interpersonal relationships. (MH)

Explores institutional efforts to bring balance to past over-emphasis on rational and cognitive processes by underscoring the value of human feelings. Discusses specific community college programs exemplifying innovative approaches to institutional organization, human development education and staff development. (AC)

An art educator motivates his elementary students by developing their strong personal identification with each of 30 projects, introducing them to architecture. The author describes a few of these projects and how students benefit. (RK)

Presents two contemporary definitions of urban design which incorporate spatial and time scales, man-environment relations, and multi-professional associations. (MA)

Presents 39 questions concerning urban design educational programs to be discussed at a workshop. The questions represent five groups: schools with programs, schools wanting to establish programs, practitioners, students, and the AIA committee on urban planning and design. (MA)

Explores research needs in urban design. Presents models for research design. (MA)