Describes a course developed at the University of Victoria (British Columbia) to provide training for educators that will facilitate communication with computer scientists as they work together on educational software development projects. Software engineering and instructional design principles are discussed, the course methodology is explained,…

Offers a letter written to students enrolled in a semiotics of art class outlining the theory of a negotiated curriculum and the reasons for experimenting with it in the course. Interspersed between paragraphs of the letter are personal reflections on the strengths and shortcomings of the process. (HOD)

Describes a preservice teacher education assignment in group curriculum development. Presents quotes from student-developed units at the following stages of the assignment: choosing and developing a theme, negotiating and rationalizing curriculum content, selecting a methodology for communication, and allocating tasks. Includes a teacher's…