THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE--(1) THE IDENTIFICATION OF KEY VARIABLES IN AROUSING MOTIVATION, AND (2) THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA WHICH INCREASE ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION. THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEED ACHIEVEMENT (N=ACH) THEORY AND RESEARCH IN THIS AREA ARE DISCUSSED. METHODS OF MEASURING MOTIVATION ARE DESCRIBED. PROPOSITIONS BASIC TO THE STUDY…

In relating foundation program objectives established by the Department of Education to classroom instruction, this paper identifies performance expectations for 21 subjects in grades 3, 6, 8, 10, and 12. These grades were chosen because they represent critical points in major stages of human development. The performance expectations are clustered…

The seven conceptual schemes of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) publication "Theory into Action" are used to articulate teaching of science K-12. These schemes are amplified by a series of unifying concepts which are described in terms of behavioral outcomes expected of the students at each of four levels, primary,…

The author explains the need for validation in instructional television, citing his experiences with the ITV mathematics series, "It Figures," in Dade County Florida. He also describes in some detail the application of validation to the development of a television series, discussing such items as the specification of behavioral…

This project, using the previous year's experience in identifying and classifying course-level goals as desired student learning outcomes, developed course goals in six more subject matter areas. Under the supervision of tricounty curriculum and evaluation specialists, 68 highly qualified teachers wrote course goals for art, health education,…

As a supplement to the principal reports of the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics (ED 062 123 - ED 062 125), the course objectives, structure, and sequence are discussed in this document to provide an overview of the program's development and operation. Following a description of goals, characteristics, content, systems approach, media…

This article describes a Topics Program in American Studies for college bound and non-college bound high school students. The philosophy behind the program is discussed and outlines of the objectives, skills, and topic titles are presented. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

The term "forest products technology" suggests means for keeping wood shop curriculum in step with technological change. Silviculture, material harvesting, wood science, and four additional divisions classified by processes used for deriving products from wood form the broad categories of course content and, with their component parts, provide a…

Reported is a curriculum innovation which foundered on the rock of a departmentally based school. Fourth year students were given an opportunity to experience the relationship between the curriculum and the real world.

Identifies the constraints that have shaped existing biology courses and discusses objectives and content for future biological education. Suggests recognizing the importance of biology as a discipline that relates to both the individual and society. (JN)

Discussed the development of a high school course on urban problems. (RK)

Presents some ideas about teaching electromagnetic induction at sixth form level, including educational objectives, learning difficulties, syllabus requirements, selection of unit system, and sequence of material presentation. Suggests the Education Group of the Institute of Physics hold further discussions on these aspects before including the…

Discusses the use of programmed scripts, textbooks, films, and cassette tapes to conduct a self-instruction laboratory course. Indicates the presence of marked positive effects on the development of the students' ability to plan their own experiments. (CC)

Summarized are problems and procedures involved in the 3-year development of a competency based graduate level instructional program to prepare curriculum consultants for the education of exceptional children. (MC)