Describes a seven week course for six and seven year old students on marine life in tidepools. (SL)

Author asks how much longer education can continue to place so much interest, value and faith in letter grades when he, along with other educational researchers, has shown the minimal relationship between aptitude scores and grades. (Author/RK)

Provides guidelines for a two-day workshop in metric measurement for teachers in public elementary and/or secondary educational systems. Discussed are the philosophy of such a workshop, objectives (cognitive and affective), methodology, and evaluation. An example workshop, following the guidelenes, is presented, along with a bibliography of…

Describes a research methods course in sociology which utilizes the computer in all facets of instruction: facilitating statistical computation, providing individually paced learning, and performing administrative tasks. Considers problems in course development and discusses positive evaluations by students and faculty. (Author/AV)

Assesses an effort by a university department of political science to involve graduate students in a seminar on teaching and to provide students experience in teaching undergraduates. Objectives of the seminar were to (1) examine some issues of teaching political science; (2) critique some perspectives on learning; and (3) design a teaching…

College teachers of history can use science fiction to help students understand historical concepts. A seminar at the University of Tulsa used futuristic literature to provide a broader perspective on the present and the past. Available from: Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia,…

A course studying narrative works from eight major French novelists, and the film adaptions of these works are described. Course discussions are directed toward a deeper understanding of the novel and a comparison of the structures, techniques, and limits of the two genres. Journal availability: Literature/Film Quarterly, Salisbury State College,…

The author describes a fifth grade typewriting course at Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Middle School and the study made to measure student improvement in language skills as a result of the typing materials and writing exercises used, concluding that the typewriter is a valuable tool in language-skill instruction. (MF)

The modular degree program in physics at Oxford Polytechnic is described. This program allows for a combination of physics with other undergraduate study areas. (MDR)

Describes a chemistry of life course offered at the University of Illinois for students interested in life sciences which meets four times per week in classes of 25 with a teaching assistant to view lectures via videotapes. (SL)

An introductory college course in which both the instructional staff and students have input into the content has been successfully implemented into a spectrum of instructor-centered to student-centered introductory earth science courses. Grading by point accumulation method reduced the grade threat and induced student responsibility for learning.…

Reviews development and first two years' experiences of a laboratory course of inquiry into the nature and processes of American civilization through examination of local history as symptomatic history. Faculty, graduate fellows, and advanced undergraduates collaborated on research and analysis of the relationship of culture, environment, and…

Described is a biochemistry program designed for highly motivated secondary students entering their junior or senior years. The course was organized around lecture-discussions, laboratories, and a research project. Student course achievement and evaluation feedback appear to imply that the biochemistry program was successful. (Author/MA)

Asserts that many economics courses teach students how to use analytical tools and solve problems, but few show them how to identify and set up problems for analysis. Describes a college economics seminar in Israel in which students help determine course content. (Author/DB)

Describes a community interest short course in physics developed to increase awareness of the methods and principles of science. (SL)