Outlines the content and procedures of a junior college course dealing with the theme of external power/internal authority. (TO)

Whether the model in black studies is a department, a center, an institute or an interdisciplinary program it should consist of a minimum of four components: academic, community, cultural, and evaluative; each of the components should be interrelated to provide students with significant experiences according to their goals. (Author/JM)

Discusses the trial of an elective course entitled Social Aspects of Chemical Engineering'' at McGill University. Indicates that student initiative is encouraged through the use of an uncertainly defined structure. (CC)

The G-C-O-LP-G development plan is a step by step procedure for the development of a Goals-Concepts-Objectives-Lesson Plan-Guide which may be used by instructional leadership personnel. (Author/CB)

England is revolutionizing its entire educational system with its Open University of extension education. (Editor/IR)

This paper provides practical expression to views contained in previously published papers and explores issues involved in designing a scheme appropriate particularly to formal secondary education in Scotland in the 12-16 age range. Among the areas addressed are core objectives for environmental education, organization of course content, and…

Four questions concerning the communicative approach are addressed: (1) What are its theoretical foundations? (2) How does the new approach force teachers to reexamine the stated goal of helping learners communicate? (3) How does it modify teaching methods? (4) What are the implications of adopting a European teaching model? (MSE)

The approach of Center for Research into Higher Education study skill group sees study skills as answers to characteristic demands of study tasks and study skills training as helping students provide more adequate answers. Directions for both research and practical activities of the group are discussed. (MSE)

The development of a mathematical model for estimating faculty time involved in teaching a course is outlined. Over six years, systematic time analysis has helped determine principal components and empirical coefficients of the model. Data are reported showing reasonable agreement between model estimates and time analyses for the courses…

Provides an overview of a one-semester course in rocks and minerals for non-geology majors taught at Pittsburg State University. Includes information involving the methodology and content of the course, equipment needed, textbook selection, and general impressions of the course. (DS)