The operationalizing of all learning goals is constantly required in the teaching of English. The article deals critically with this requirement. Arguments for and against an extreme operationalizing are systematized, contradictions are revealed, and goal areas in the teaching of English at Secondary grade 2, which are suited or unsuited as points…

At a time when few copywriting jobs are available for new graduates, enrollments in advertising are exploding. An advertising educator set out to change students' perceptions that in advertising only copywriting requires imagination by developing a course called "Advertising and Innovation" which was designed to force students to use…

This report describes the functions teachers attribute to their lesson plans submitted to supervisors, and their private, unsubmitted, written plans. Sixteen experienced mathematics and English teachers in two secondary schools participated. All teachers in one school were required to submit written plans on a weekly basis; in the other school, no…

A three-part review process is proposed as an aid to textbook selection for college courses. After an introductory discussion of the importance of developing standards and criteria for selecting course texts, the three-phase process is presented. The initial phase involves the establishment of departmental criteria for textbooks, which may be…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia course surveying basic social science skills and information, including scientific method, map usage, evolution, native peoples, social groups, and U.S. Government. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose for the course indicates that it is designed to provide…

Article discussed courses designed for those who have retired and who have involvement with the social and psychological changes that are part of aging. (RK)

DEBATE OVER THE LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CONTENT OF ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS REVEALS DIVERGENCE OF OPINION OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COURSES. WHILE SOCIAL SCIENCE-MINDED PEOPLE EMPHASIZE THAT CULTURE EXTENDS BEYOND LITERATURE TO THE THINKING AND BEHAVIOR PATTERNS OF OTHER PEOPLES, THEY DO NOT…

From October 1 through December 31, 1965, activity was concentrated on the selection of a curriculum and the development of topic objectives within each course of study. The proposed curriculum outlined for grades 9 through 14 is based on meeting the four identified domains of specific vocational, general vocational, citizenship, and…

Although not all instructional goals can be expressed as behavioral objectives, most of them should be. Behavioral objectives are advantageous because they (a) aid in communicating instructional goals, (b) provide direction for teachers, (c) provide motivation and direction for students, (d) facilitate identification of prerequisite knowledge or…

Recommendations are discussed as a guide for the establishment and improvement of reading programs at the junior college level. These recommendations are (1) to determine program objectives, (2) to evaluate periodically the degree of attainment of the objectives, (3) to know what is needed for a program, (4) to become thoroughly familiar with…

The booklet, designed as a practical guide, deals with the preparation of instructional objectives for teaching and testing. Emphasized are the statement of instructional objectives as learning outcomes and the definition of the objectives in terms of specific types of behavior (knowledge or skills) expected of students at the end of the learning…

A basic design for a post-graduate university program in policy sciences is presented in this paper which aims at raising issues and bringing out the main dimensions of policy sciences teaching rather than supplying definite solutions or a detailed "model program." The suggested approach is interdisciplinary, with two years residence and the…

This guide contains descriptions and objectives for courses in newspaper writing, advanced newspaper writing, and yearbook journalism for high school students. The course objectives stress the importance of concise writing, accurate reporting, and polishing of special skills such as photography, feature-writing, and editorial writing. The document…

The course is one of a group which provides 11th grade students with the general information, technical knowledge, basic skills, attitudes, and values required for job entry level in printing. The course is 90 hours in length. Course content includes goals, specific objectives, orientation, safety in the stripping department, and a stripping…

A complete and comprehensive course of study in acting fundamentals for the junior college is presented. Its overall goals are to develop individual sensitivity and creativity, without neglecting essential skills and traditional theatrical and academic values. Justification of major course objectives in the junior college curriculum, presentation…