In a 2007 issue of "Multicultural Perspectives," Johnson and Nieto highlighted the need for more deliberate, robust, and balanced conversations regarding disability, especially within the context of multicultural education. Although researchers echo the importance of disability-based discussions and related curriculum, disability…

This paper theorises a curriculum model containing four features. We use these features as criteria to analyse and evaluate two distinctive curriculum design types: '21st Century Learning' and 'Powerful Knowledge'. The four features are: (i) the underpinning theory of knowledge in each curriculum design type; (ii) the knowledge structures used to…

Technology can contribute to increased learning productivity by offering economies of scale and mass customization, enabling faculty to accommodate individual differences and students to progress at their own pace. The areas that can profit most from technology-based strategies are those that have a high volume of students, a standardized…

The basic components of the basic writing program at Rutgers University, designed to prepare disadvantaged students for the core course in English, are a combination of reading and writing activities with as much individualized instruction as possible. The components include three courses, a learning center, and an annual workshop in the teaching…

With Circular H.S.1 1972/73, the Ministry of Education directed Ontario's secondary schools to provide an increased range of course offerings and to allow students as much freedom as possible to choose their own courses. To identify the effects of the individualized "credit system" established by this controversial circular, a number of…

Description of a course designed for preservice education students, with the objective of developing positive attitudes toward handicapped students and basic knowledge and beginning skills needed to instruct a wide variety of handicapped children in regular classroom settings, is presented. The course was divided into the following modules: (1)…

The rationale for determining the content sequence of the leadership course developed for the United States Naval Academy by Westinghouse Learning Corporation (the final report appears under EM 010 418, EM 010 419, and EM 010 484) is discussed. Each of several theoretical bases for sequencing is discussed and sample applications of the rationale…

Four significant aspects of the leadership management course development project (run by Westinghouse Learning Corporation for the United States Naval Academy See EM 010 418, EM 010 419, and EM 010 484 for the final report) are discussed. The aspects explained are course structure, evaluation procedures, constraints imposed on the course structure…

The course development model used in the development of the leadership course for the United States Naval Academy by the Westinghouse Learning Corporation is briefly presented and examined, with those features which are specific to the USNA indicated. The final report of the project is under EM 010 418, EM 010 419, and EM 010 484. EM 010 418…

The instructor's guide for the leadership course developed for the United States Naval Academy for the Westinghouse Learning Corporation describes the course structure, the student's role in various parts of the course, course administration, and the instructor's role through the course. EM 010 418 through EM 010 447 and EM 010 451 through EM 010…

Faculty roles in ten individualized education programs that focus attention on student needs and interests as articulated in face-to-face discussions with faculty are examined. The programs include those at: Metropolitan State University (Minnesota); Florida International University; Grand Valley State Colleges (Michigan); New College of The…

In recent years, thanks to the evolution of the Internet, wide availability of classroom computers and increased broadband access, blended learning is emerging as a new tool in the K-12 educational toolkit. Defined as learning that combines online and face-to-face approaches, blended learning is accomplished through the combined use of virtual and…

This report presents a comprehensive plan to improve teaching and learning in New York State's public and private schools. After surveying school improvement efforts since 1977, characteristics of New York education, and the state Board of Regents' recent goals review, the report states the regents' goals underlying this action plan. These…