The developmental history and nature of the written simulation technique is described, a study of the validity of four written simulations in clinical pharmacy is reported, and the implications of this study and its findings for the use of written simulations in continuing pharmaceutical education are identified. (JMD)

A program of continuing education is described in which lecture, skits, and audience participation are employed to teach practicing pharmacists how to improve their communication skills. Both live and videotape presentations were found to be effective teaching methods. Learning objectives and factors affecting communication are appended. (JMD)

A method for teaching cardiovascular physiology to veterinary students in an integrated systems program is described. The method consists of lectures that discuss illustrations projected overhead. An example of one of the teaching modules and a list of the benefits of this method are included. (JMD)

Discusses the 1977 convention of the All Japan Teachers' Federation for studying the use of radio and television in education and formal school education (Zemporen). A topic of interest was whether broadcasts should be prepared in advance or used live; the consensus was that teachers will use programs in ways that suit their own teaching methods.…

Five general problems are discussed: teacher education, learner differences, public attitudes, teacher articulation, and research. In addition, brief comments are made on such topics as textbooks, parents, curriculum development, calculators, career education, and mathematics in the 1980s. (MP)

Mathematics teaching and learning has been in a state of flux because of pedagogical innovations and changes in curriculum. Readiness and learning disabilities are crucial issues that are discussed. (Concluded from v 33, n 6.) (MP)

Two Latin American stories are presented as examples of tales which can help students explore the use of animals in folk tales and the special qualities of myth. The stories reinforce a global perspective by stressing commonalities among people from all cultures. (Author/DB)

Three studies of peer teaching were carried out using first-year students in a compulsory anatomy course in an occupational therapy school. The performance of the experimental peer teaching group was compared using mastery tests with a control group having lecture and discussion sessions. The experimental group continually scored higher, with…

Describes the basic characteristics of APL as a general programing language and builds a case for its use in teaching. (CMV)

Presents a computer method for teaching chemical equilibrium concepts using material balance conditions and the minimization of the free energy. Method for the calculation of chemical equilibrium, the computer program used to solve equilibrium problems and applications of the method are also included. (HM)

Evaluates the Southeast Asia Science and Mathematics Experiment (SEASAME) which is a regional pilot project of the Regional Center for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM). Five phases of the SEASAME curriculum materials for grades one through six used in the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand are being evaluated. (HM)

Describes the development and operation of a college biophysics course as well as the educational materials used, the structure of the modules and the performance of the students. Also discusses the economics of such a flexible system of instruction. (GA)

The use of the computer as an aid to the classroom teacher is discussed. A list is given of projects developed for classroom use in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, and English. (MP)

Presents an activity to involve student and community groups in the complexities of desegregation planning and to stimulate among participants the desire for additional data on a variety of desegregation questions. The activity is based on an imaginary city under court order to desegregate. (Author)

The performance superiority of the visual/in-balance condition over all other conditions leads to the conclusion that the supplementary visual feedback technique as a reinforcement to correct responding has the greatest effect on the acquisition of the stabilometer task by educable, mentally retarded children. (Author)