The author outlines the development, structure, and teaching and assessment problems of one introductory discipline-independent mathematical modelling course. (MN)

A consumer science course at Rumford (Maine) Junior High School uses resources and facilities of the home economics and science departments to take low-ability students through a variety of practical learning experiences combining chemistry, biology, and home economics. Rotation of classrooms and teachers helps to keep the students interested. (MF)

Five sets of computer-assisted instruction programs support undergraduate curricula at St. John's. They give the individual student an opportunity to test his familiarity with fundamental drug nomenclature in an engaging, self-directed manner. (LBH)

The VD education course at the University of the Pacific has proven valuable in preparing pharmacy students for their role as community health educators. A valuable feature is the requirement that students make several presentations to peer groups in the surrounding community. (Author/LBH)

Rhodesian students have a three-year course with a fourth year of internship before being licensed as clinical pharmacists. Course goals and descriptions are discussed. (LBH)

Describes a final year undergraduate course in which students use X-ray diffraction to identify clay minerals. (SL)

In an experiment on the effects of video in teaching international relations, two classes were given video stimuli related to the Soviet Union and one class was given none. Findings indicate that exposure to video stimulus produced strong attitude change toward the Soviet Union and ability to understand and express Soviet perspectives. (Author/DB)

A social studies course for high school seniors combines a problems of democracy content with options emphasizing long-term accountability. Each student has a faculty adviser who encourages the student to pursue a specialized social studies topic. (Author/DB)

Examines how scientific attitudes and vocational development can be facilitated by new teaching models for college studies. These models are based on group work, thematic orientation and flexible structuring of course content, timing and examination. (Author/RK)

The Canadian Public Service Commission conducted an experimental course using the communication technology satellite for the experimental group and a conventional classroom for the control group. Both groups of forty managers had the same subject matter and used the same student-directed learning methodology. The article contains observations on…

Described is a course for college credit offered by participating newspapers throughout the country. Materials for the course include an anthology of readings, a Study Guide, and a Source Book. A listing of the topics for each session is also given. (MA)

Describes a nature studies program for fourth graders which prepares them for study of the natural sciences in later years. Emphasized are observations in nature, performance of simple experiments, and use of various instruments. (AV)

Describes objectives, content, and teaching procedures of an introductory college-level urban geography course. Lectures, student papers, and role playing are designed to help students learn about central place theory, space economy, land use, and social geography. (Author/AV)

Shows teachers how to help graduating students to synthesize what they have learned and to prepare for the future. (RL)

Presents an integrated chemistry curriculum based upon major concepts. (SL)