Describes a German course for psychologists, given in Italy by the author, using eight original texts by Freud and Mitscherlich. These were assigned for 40-50 hours' continuation reading at home, or were discussed in the 100-120 hours in the classroom. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

For the past eight years at Harvard Medical School, students have viewed the behavioral science course as an introduction to psychiatry and to the doctor-patient relationship in much the same way as pathophysiology has served to introduce medicine. Course organization and effectiveness are reviewed briefly. (LBH)

Discusses the responsibilities of the remedial teacher in developing Humanities courses for slow learners as well as high ability students. (RK)

Offers an annotated bibliography of documents available through the ERIC system that can aid teachers in developing a broadcast journalism course or curriculum, adding to an established one, or expanding a print-oriented journalism curriculum to include broadcast journalism. (GW)

Favorable results from a competency-based freshman writing course. (AA)

Presents objectives, required readings, course outline, and bibliography for an engineering and morals course. Course topics include: history of technology; engineering as a profession; engineering ethics (with four case studies); and career choice. Emphases are on the foundation of and criteria for making moral decisions. (DH)

A volunteer experience in abnormal psychology is described. The program has been operating for 18 years, and student reactions have been quite positive. The program augments the traditional course offerings and provides reciprocal service for the University of Alabama and mental health facilities. Guidelines for implementing a volunteer program…

Presents a rationale for the new Soviet biology curriculum. Explains guidelines for teaching methodology. Describes in some detail the goals and tasks for students in the new Soviet biology curriculum for grades six through eleven. (RKM)

The Life Skills Program has six modules designed to meet the needs of inmates at different stages. The first module introduces the program; the second develops interpersonal communication skills and personal responsibility; the other four concentrate on goal setting, employability, personal planning, and stress management. (Only the second module,…

Presents outline for introductory course designed to allow student exploration of outdoor opportunities and instill interest and basic knowledge. Includes nature trail development, edible wild plants, Adirondack/St. Lawrence geology, mountain climbing, fall camping, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, winter camping, ice fishing, knots,…

Describes one professor's attempt to improve his college's introductory history course by offering an alternative which stresses a biographical approach to twentieth century individuals who have shaped the contemporary world. (JDH)

Describes a seven-week course on the Vietnam War. Tells how simulation exercises, guest speakers, primary sources, and period songs were used to heighten and maintain student interest. (GEA)

Describes and outlines the general syllabus of a philosophy course entitled, "Minds and Robots." Lists the assigned readings and explains the issues addressed in the 14-week course. Essay questions that are used for the mid-term and final exams are also included. (ML)

A description is given of work with geometry students in Weston, Massachusetts. They were aided in thinking like geometers, with a curriculum based on conjecturing and problem posing, using the Geometric Supposer series of computer programs. (MNS)

Describes process-oriented curriculum which places students in role of creating their own history and assists them in transferring their knowledge and insight from personal to societal level. Curriculum is build around set of Historically Accurate Fictional Family Identity (HAFFI) cards which provide life scripts for 35 families representing major…