Describes some of the instructional methods tried, the problems encountered, and the philosophies involved concerning individualized instruction in a community college. The two semester introductory biology course emphasizes the open laboratroy concept, with individualized instructional modules prepared for laboratory experiments. (HM)

An introductory course in earth science, specifically designed for nonscience majors, is offered at the University of Edinburgh. A background and description of the course are included, and some lessons learned during the development of the course are discussed. The recommended booklist is appended. (JMD)

Describes a two-year high school chemistry course for girls that includes visits to local industries, the study of their chemical processes, and work in their laboratories. (GA)

Describes a chemistry course designed for the general student at Pampa Senior High School, Pampa, Texas. It presents the fundamental concepts in chemistry in a nonmathematical context; contains many options in the form of minicourses; and permits the student to pace himself. (HM)

Describes how a role playing exercise can be used to teach students in a college level history course about the use of the atomic bomb in World War II. Information is presented on general use of role playing in history courses, objectives, questions to consider about use of the atomic bomb, and course evaluation. For journal availability, see so…

The author reports on a community studies course which gives students a chance to taste adult responsibilities. (Editor)

Lecture and laboratory topics of a one-quarter, undergraduate course designed to introduce students to chemical principles and phenomena involving the automobile are described. (CP)

Described is an experiment in motivating students of a freshmen composition class by employing some of the following techniques: a minimum of lecturing, small group discussions fostering cooperation rather than competition, student participation in choice of topics and activities, a minimum of coercion, and elimination of grades. (JMD)

Although the average college freshman reads at a tenth grade level, reading instruction for college students is most often viewed as speed reading or remedial education. A new academic department of collegiate reading is proposed to specialize in reading, teaching it as an isolated subject matter. (JMD)

Describes a secondary level program which offers science as an elective program based primarily on student interest. (SL)

Describes a computer-assisted instructional course in economics at the University of Illinois. The course employed the PLATO system, which makes use of a display panel and a typewriter-like keyset which enables students to communicate with the computer. Results of a study management system indicated that use of the PLATO system did facilitate…

An experimental high school course involved team teaching of American history and literature on the basis of five American novels. Learning objectives, class structure, curriculum units, supplementary materials, and evaluation techniques are described. (AV)

Defends values education and describes five segments of an elective high school course entitled "Contemporary American Literature: The Search for Values." (DD)

This paper describes an undergraduate career planning course. It gives a course history and an overview of critical issues in student development. This is followed by a description of the design, development, and results of course evaluations, and finally by implications for similar future programs. (Author/BP)

Describes a self-instructional Keller Plan (Personalized System of Instruction) course in geological oceanology which includes laboratory activities and field trips. (SL)