A study compared tenured and nontenured faculty, based on seniority, discipline area, and previous degree, for productivity in terms of publications. Both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses yielded similar results: that tenured faculty are no less productive than nontenured. (MSE)

To break through the common barrier of ethnocentrism, a multimedia presentation using a film and slides, accompanied by music, was developed and used at the beginning and end of an introductory course. Student opinions show that the presentation met its objective of interesting students and giving an overview. (MSE)

A multimedia presentation in slides and music was developed to promote understanding of ethnic relations in American history and to bring the social history to life. The instructional technique and content are believed to be applicable to a wide range of related and unrelated courses. (MSE)

Four aspects of faculty self-evaluation are discussed: its relationship to student ratings and teacher characteristics; its use for personnel decisions and improving performance; sample self-evaluation forms and their proper use; and faculty growth contracts. (MSE)

An experimental program in jury grading of freshman composition at Arkansas State University, abandoned after charges of racial bias and infringement on academic freedom, is described and evaluated based on comparison of jury grades and standardized test scores. The consensus of instructors is that the method was objective and consistent. (MSE)

A one-hour introductory engineering course and a three-hour rhetoric course were combined at Triton College as a means of introducing the interrelationships of the humanities and technology and to demonstrate the applicability of a non-major humanities course to engineering. Course results show consistently higher achievement and student…

Frequently, tutorial or seminar members take no part in discussion, a feature considered essential to this teaching method. Tutors may be largely responsible by dominating discussion. Student participation can be increased by varying teaching methods; reducing discussion group size, brainstorming, idea development techniques, and student…

The classics abound in meaning for our own time and especially for men of science and medicine. (Editor)

A description of linear programing and its use in teaching history. (Editor)

Article presents the ideas of two Kent State University professors on the meaning of Utopian ideas in history teaching. (Editor/IR)

Describes progress and improvement in the process of language learning and teaching. (Editor/IR)

Discusses the need to shift emphasis from the techniques of instruction to the individual learning of the student. (IR)