Many educational researchers across the United States have found that inquiry-based learning (IBL) supports the development of deep, meaningful content knowledge. However, integrating IBL into classroom practice has been challenging, in part because of contrasting conceptualizations and practices across educational fields. In this article, we (a)…

Describes one aspect of a year-long study of primary level teacher's and children's use of the language arts component of SuccessMaker, an Integrated Learning System (ILS). Documents areas where the curricula embedded in the ILS were congruent with teacher's normal curricula and pedagogical practices. Raises issues about the appropriate…

A survey of dental schools elicited information about course offerings in sports dentistry, opinions about offering such a course, dental school construction of mouthguards for campus or outside athletes, and provision of treatment for athlete dental trauma. A University of Illinois course is described and student reactions are discussed. (MSE)

The organization and curricula of internal medicine residencies programs that emphasize primary care are described and compared with traditional residencies in internal medicine. It is noted that primary care residents spend more time in ambulatory care and are allowed more electives in specialties outside of internal medicine. Out-of-hospital…

A 10-year review of the effect that an alternative curriculum design has had on the medical student preferred learning styles and academic achievements is presented. The most important similarities and differences that have been found are discussed. (KR)

Describes the development of an online segment for Pepperdine University's course, Philosophy and Effects of Mass Communication. Presents a snapshot of a pilot test instrument, the process used to test the online segment of the course, and a summary of results from the online segment. Notes several benefits associated with the online learning…

Using video-recorded class activities, analyzes the teaching method used in a French grammar lesson given in Northern France to a class of 25 students of 6-7 years old. The "catechistic teaching style" employed involves an interactive question-and-answer format. Enumerates advantages and disadvantages of this style. (KS)

Describes a quantitative study of secondary school teachers' beliefs about curriculum design. Uses the 33-item Science Curriculum Orientation Inventory (SCOI) to measure five distinct orientations to curriculum: academic, cognitive process, society-centered, humanistic, and technological. Collects data from 810 integrated science, chemistry,…

Defining curriculum design as a critically examined theoretical framework for developing curriculum, this document examines various decision-making processes of planning curriculum. Discussed are the importance of curriculum design, and attempts to examine four systems of curriculum thought, along with curriculum design currently available for…

A teacher education program especially designed to prepare teachers for teaching at the middle school level is advocated. A description is given of the education program, curriculum design, and degree requirements for five institutions having outstanding middle school programs--Gordon College in Massachusetts, Findlay College in Ohio, Illinois…

Describes philosophy of education components of Canadian teacher education programs in terms of: what constitutes philosophy of education; how it relates to educational theory; how relevant it is to other elements of teacher education; how much time is allotted to it; and how often it is a required subject. (SB)

A project was conducted to develop an instructional model for a course in basic marketing. Topics for the course were identified, a literature review was performed, and a strategy was developed. It was concluded that such a model would improve methods of teaching and curricular design. (CT)

Because of the way young children learn, environmental educational programs should incorporate opportunities for sensory absorption and physical manipulation. Emphasis should be on stimulating children's senses and bringing joy to their actions, thoughts and feelings. Key concepts related to developmentally appropriate practices include active…

Describes learning-disabled algebra classes offered at Bergen Community College, their structure, teaching and learning strategies used in the classes, and successful outcomes. Concludes that students with learning disabilities can learn algebra when their environment focuses on their needs and learning styles. (KHR)

Describes a project that restructured the curriculum of a remedial reading course to incorporate a critical literacy pedagogy, and which led to skill improvements for the students. Notes that the curriculum developed emphasizes the interrelatedness of processes of reading and writing as well as critical reading and writing within an academic…