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Peer reviewedSmoke, Trudy; Haas, Teri – Journal of Developmental Education, 1995
Examines the advantages of linking two developmental writing classes to an early American history course, indicating that students were more motivated to do the college-level work and that they received college credit for the course. Describes benefits for both the teachers and students engaged in the project. (20 citations) (MAB)
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Developmental Studies Programs, History Instruction
Peer reviewedKinsella, Timothy K. – Interdisciplinary Humanities, 1997
Describes the course "Introduction to Culture" that is a part of the Ursuline Studies Program at Ursuline College. Explains that the course is derived from the ideas of urban philosopher, Lewis Mumford, and discusses his ideas in detail. Reviews the academic goals of the course and the examines the broader Ursuline Studies Program. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Holland, Gordon Lewis – 1970
This study attempted to describe current trends in the teaching of English to college freshmen and to use that description to formulate a series of suggestions for improvement. Findings from 160 responses to a questionnaire sent to college and university English departments indicated that a wide degree of variation existed between freshman English…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement
Download full textHillocks, George, Jr. – 1973
This program focuses on the elective English programs which are, in whole or in part, replacing traditional English offerings at the secondary school level. It is suggested that the newer elective English programs differ from traditional ones in at least six ways: (1) elective programs consist of a wide variety of courses; (2) students are…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Courses, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Josephs, Lois – Undergraduate Education, 1964
The Curriculum Study Center at Carnegie Institute of Technology developed a sequential and cumulative program in English for college-bound students in the high school. This three-year program, emphasizing language, literature, and communication, is briefly described. Also briefly discussed is the impetus for change in the English curriculum. (BN)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Bound Students, College School Cooperation, Conference Reports
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1963
A STUDY ON EDUCATING MIGRANT CHILDREN CONCLUDED THAT A 6-MONTH SCHOOL PROVIDING THE SAME INSTRUCTIONAL TIME AS A 9-MONTH SCHOOL WOULD BETTER SERVE THESE CHILDREN. AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED A NONGRADED CONTINUOUS PROGRESS CURRICULUM GIVING PRIORITY TO ENGLISH, THEN MATHEMATICS, AND THEN SOCIAL STUDIES. DETAILED CURRICULUM OUTLINES ARE…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Art Education, Course Objectives, Course Organization
