Discusses four possible approaches for teaching political science in the classroom, including analyzing the classroom as a political arena, employing case studies, using simulation games, and orchestrating encounters with political figures. (Author/JG)

Describes design of a five-session workshop program developed by the Parma (Ohio) School System to introduce the metric system to laymen. (JG)

Describes an educational interface designed to allow non-computer oriented authors to design courses for use on the Havering Computer Managed Learning System. (Author/LS)

This report offers guidance for those shaping policy and designing elementary and middle school science and mathematics courses that prepare students to be lifelong users of scientific and mathematical ideas. We have reviewed programs designed to improve elementary and middle school students' understanding of science and mathematics by…

This paper compares the curriculum design model developed by R. W. Tyler (1902-1994) with a model of instructional design at Siena College, Albany, New York, as exemplified in a course taught by L. Stokes, professor of accounting. Tyler's model, which became the basis for many other models of instruction, consisted of four parts: (1) defining…

This book is one in the series of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Chemistry (IAC) designed to help students discover that chemistry is a lively science and actively used to pursue solutions to the important problems of today. It is expected for students to see how chemistry takes place continuously all around and to readily understand the daily…

This book is one in the series of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Chemistry (IAC) designed to help students discover that chemistry is a lively science and actively used to pursue solutions to the important problems of today. It is expected for students to see how chemistry takes place continuously all around and to readily understand the daily…

This paper investigates how and why the fragmentations of college mathematics have reached the current form through looking at the history of mathematics education. (KHR)

A school curriculum, a conference, and a new academic degree offering, all focused on world studies, are briefly described; information for obtaining further details is given. (KM)

MACOS illustrates the rationale and operations of the new social studies by emphasizing the processes of learning and by the social interactive nature of learning experiences. (Author)

Article described a new curricula kit developed by Project HEAR (Human Educational Awareness Resource), a project aimed at broadening career choices for male and female students in New Jersey schools. (Author/RK)

In this study an attempt has been made to pull research studies about creativity, in general, and art, specifically, in relation to personality and learning. (Author)

The author proposes a redefinition of schooling, making it possible for the guidance function to become part of the curriculum. (RP)

Article considers the problem of an adequate analysis of the nature of a controversial issue and the teacher's rights with regard to such issues. (RK)

Author attempts to define sociology, its objectives, and considers stages in the development of the sociology of education and their significance for teaching. (Author/RK)