Describes integrated science activity by UNESCO and in the countries of the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Isreal, and the Carribean. (GS)

Discusses the Entebbe Modern Mathematics Project and relates it to the change in curriculum in Lagos. It also discusses problems attendant on curriculum changes in a developing country like Nigeria. (Author)

The four papers contained in this document were written by three members of the Materials Development Unit, Rehabilitation Research Foundation, Elmore, Alabama. These papers were selected for joint distribution to present the authors' experiences with the mathetical system in light of current mathetical programing activities. "The Two…

The second volume of a two-volume final report includes 13 appendices and a bibliography. The appendices relate to readability test results, program growth, testing schedules, conferences, information publications, the ISCS Center Leader Concept, agenda for meetings, demonstration schools, materials development contributors, sample conference…

This publication identifies and describes the rationale behind new educational innovations in laboratory schools including those belonging to the National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS). The educational innovations listed are categorized according to 1) type of innovation (name and description of program); 2) subject areas involved,…

The article describes the development of packaged curricula for early childhood education. (CL)

The kinds of programs that can be developed and specifically designed to assist all professionals in the identification of human competencies and qualities that have direct relationship to the improvement and effectiveness of curriculum and instruction were discussed. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this paper is to summarize an issue instruction environmental education program developed by Harold Hungerford and his associates over the past three decades. The primary focus of the issue instruction program is on the development and application of investigation and evaluation skills to environmental problems and issues. Program…

Describes the revision of a college biology sequence, and outlines the content of some courses in the core. (AL)

An integrative curriculum provided gifted junior high students with subject matter studies via mini courses and long term projects designed to promote motivation and stimulate thought. Changes in classroom environment included replacement of desks by tables and chairs. The integrative model allowed for student freedom and preference in learning…

The importance of including the development of prosocial behavior as an integral goal of the school curriculum is discussed and illustrated through the case of the Susquehanna School--a small, privately run elementary school in Binghamton, New York. (MP)

Describes and evaluates a project initiated by the Economics Association to develop economic understanding and an awareness of the importance of contemprary economic issues and problems by means of a two-year high school level introductory economics course. (Author/DB)

Discusses briefly the curriculum at the Robert E. Lee High School, called the International School of the Americas. Notes that, although still in flux, the curriculum offers a new model for high schools in the United States that have been caught up in the demands of an expanding international community. (RS)