These instructional objectives have been selected from materials submitted to the Curriculum Laboratory of the Graduate School of Education at UCLA by Charles Rohr. Arranged by major course goals, these objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their…

During the past two decades, community colleges have vigorously pursued the expansion of mission and clientele. However, resulting increases in student numbers, services, and facilities have not been matched by additional local, state, and federal revenues. This tension between continuing expansion and available resources, along with increased…

In order to determine the most appropriate economics prerequisites for selected courses at Thomas Nelson Community College, a study was conducted during Winter 1980 to compare the relative effectiveness of a one-quarter survey course in economics with a three-quarter principles course. The study involved the pre- and post-testing of students…

Composition teachers who ask students to express something worthwhile and then deny them a true voice in which to say it--preferring instead the stiff, empty classroom language of "Engfish"--are to blame for student dissatisfaction and despair. Teachers should begin a writing course with the proper subject--the student--who learns to express…

This study was designed to relate selected non-intellectual characteristics to the academic performance of able junior college students, to see if prediction can be improved by including them, and to determine which ones, if any, contribute significantly to differential achievement. In the fall semesters of 1963 and 1964, 159 entering freshmen…

In fall 1986, Mt. San Antonio College (MSAC) began a five year longitudinal study of the effectiveness of its matriculation services, which include assessment, orientation, counseling/advisement, and follow-up of students by staff members. The study utilized a computerized tracking system to compare retention, grade point average (GPA),…

Southeast Regional College's Rural Bridging Program was developed to provided unemployed men and women with a variety of learning experiences designed to prepare them for employment or further education. Specifically, the 24-week program assisted participants in identifying personal attributes and needs related to career development; exploring new…

In fall 1994, College of the Canyons (COC), in California, conducted a survey of all 380 faculty, staff, and administrators to determine their attitudes toward and experiences at the college. The survey rate was 31.8%, with 121 responses and results were compared to findings from a spring 1994 survey completed by 545 students for a 30.8% response…

Describes a study of student attitudes in a mixed-age classroom, examining perceptions of student-professor relationships and attitudes toward different-age students. Finds students enjoyed being in a mixed-age classroom. Although many believed professors had different relationships with older students, older students were insecure about…

This document, which is intended for use by community and junior colleges throughout Mississippi, contains curriculum frameworks for certificate of residential carpentry and residential carpentry technology programs. Presented in the introductory section are program descriptions and suggested course sequences for both programs. Section I lists…

Discusses how computers can be applied in the science laboratory. Describes the hardware and software associated with the laboratory interface system. Outlines a three-and-a-half-day workshop to train secondary science teachers to apply computer interfacing in their laboratories. Lists 5 references. (YP)

An educational cognitive style map was prepared for each new student in the Allied Health Division of Spartanburg Technical College in Fall 1978. The Cognitive Style Map Interest Inventory was administered and individual profile sheets were developed for each of the 130 students in the division. These profile sheets provided a composite picture of…

The integration of print and non-print resources in libraries or media centers is a complex issue that involves three considerations: intershelving, records organization, and integration of a media center's functional areas. Although resource integration is not appropriate in every setting, it is highly recommended for community college and public…

Part of a series of case studies on successful academic computing programs at minority institutions, this monograph focuses on the Community College of Baltimore (CCB). Sections I and II outline the purpose and background of the case study project, focusing on the 11 computing activities the case studies are designed to facilitate, the need for…

A formalist approach to the teaching of computer languages in programs leading to associate degrees in computer related technologies is described and advocated. (SD)