As a result of rapid growth and changes in the student body, the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has been engaged in a complete review and revision of its educational system since 1978. As part of this process, the Arts and Sciences Task Force (ASTF) was formed in 1980 to revitalize the liberal arts and science. The ASTF has…

The paper is an autobiographical account of an educator's early experiences in teaching adolescents with behavior problems, including his attempts to work with the students to develop a curriculum related to their lives. One such curriculum--on "crooks"--that incorporated social studies, reading, writing, and art experiences is briefly recounted.…

Major considerations that were addressed in developing a social skills curriculum for mildly handicapped adolescents and young adults are outlined. It was necessary that the curriculum be based on as broad a source of information as possible. It had to be responsive to the unique characteristics of the mildly handicapped population and, finally,…

An undergraduate program oriented to developing multidisciplinary team competence in members of a variety of rehabilitation specialities is presented as an illustration of how such a model can be implemented. (Author)

A bibliography which attempts to help students of instructional development and instructional design sort out the information which is currently available to them and to organize it in some meaningful way. (Author)

A liberal arts education, combined with applied courses available at police academies, will contribute to the professionalization of criminal justice officers. (AG)

This article purports to clarify the role of critical thinking in education, and to suggest resources for the implementation of effective critical thinking programs in curricula. Eight major resource areas are outlined, accompanied by bibliographical references. (Editor)

Presented a number of suggestions for teachers to utilize in motivating students to learn and understand religious education. (RK)

A California study finds that ethnic studies programs are ineffective unless they are integrated into the total education of the student. (Editor/PG)

Research indicates that kindergarten children are in the awareness stage of career development, although limited in their perceptual views of careers, and that they do not select occupations similar to the occupations of their parents. (RB)

A discussion of the function of career education in our society. (HB)

The article reports on attempts of the Institute of Study for Older Adults to develop college courses in the liberal arts especially adapted for senior citizens; details curriculum of "Current Events" and "Comparative Religion"; and identifies areas of challenge: methods for integrating intellect and feeling, and problems in adapting materials.…