Head Start has long focused on assessing and improving program quality to ensure that the children served receive the best possible preparation for school and life. Most research has been focused inside the classroom--the classroom environment, teacher qualifications, and teacher interactions. Of course, the classroom is important because that is…

Argues that most school systems in the United States fit into one of the five evolutionary stages of computer use: initial experimentation, state legislative involvement, search for software, initial computer integration, and full integration. These stages are described and tips on how to choose the best computer software are given. (MBR)

Five guidelines are suggested by which instructional developers might produce large, meaningful, and lasting changes in teachers' performance. These are illustrated by a case study which involved nurse educators. Estimates of their successful application in this setting are described. (Author/JEG)

Presents the current and preeminent policy statement of the Commission on Geographical Education of the International Geographical Union. Reiterates the vital importance of geographic education and outlines general standards for curriculum planning. Addresses a broad range of issues including fundamental concepts, research and educational…

Proposes several philosophical, aesthetic, and sociological foundations for the promotion of Canadian music education. These include approaches incorporating ideas from naturalism, idealism, realism, and pragmatism. Provides a broad discussion of the social, cognitive, and educational functions of music and their adaptability to interdisciplinary…

Relates the experiences of a class of 25 masters students in education and their attempts to incorporate criteria from two educational frameworks into their course assignments. The students used the five key features of "Powerful Social Studies for Elementary Students "and guidelines from the National Council on Social Studies standards.…