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Sharp, Stephen – Didaskalos, 1973
Discusses reforms in curriculum development in classical studies programs in English secondary schools. (RL)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Latin
Watson-Wemyss, John – Didaskalos, 1973
Observes the changing Latin curriculum in England for those preparing to take "O"-Level examinations and concludes that "understanding" is replacing "knowledge" as the primary educational objective. (RL)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Latin
Schools Council, London (England). – 1969
This report on the current situation in the teaching of the classics in England is intended primarily for curriculum planners in secondary education. Trends in research and changes now developing in the approach to classics instruction are outlined. Discussion focuses on: (1) educational trends and instructional objectives in the classics, (2) the…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedDenegri, Raymond – Classical Outlook, 1978
Discusses the demands of the Association pour la Defense du Latin that Latin be returned to the French secondary school curriculum and that the Classics-Science baccalaureat be restored as one of the French secondary programs. Benefits of studying Latin are enumerated. (KM)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Curriculum Development, Language Instruction, Language Programs
Peer reviewedGeiger, William A. – Classical Outlook, 1979
Suggests reintroducing Latin into the curriculum during the present educational trend of returning to the basics. A course is discussed called "Practical Latin," designed to deal directly with the areas where the students need the most help: vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. (NCR)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum
Lawall, Gilbert – 1976
Dr. Robert Wolverton, former president of the American Classical League, made some proposals for long-range planning activities in support of classical languages, literatures, and courses in the schools, colleges, and universities. In order to implement these proposals there is need at the school level for a broadening of the appeal of classics as…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Development
Download full textMorton, D. J.; And Others
With widespread reform of the English grammar and public schools imminent, the development of new structures within the "common" or "comprehensive" schools to assure the continuation of classics and Latin studies is suggested in this booklet. Current educational trends are clarified in articles on: (1) the present situation,…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Tompson, Richard S. – 1966
The aim of this study was to examine English secondary education and its emergence in modern form in the 18th century. Three hundred thirty-four grammar schools (more than 50% of those in the 18th century) in 15 counties comprised the sample. County records, educational essays, and other sources were consulted for a general survey of, among other…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Development
