This paper presents the eight major categories of recommendations made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM's) booklet "An Agenda for Action," that are considered components of programs designed to improve mathematics education, and as a by-product, raise mathematics scores of pupils on standardized tests. The three…

Art museums have been recognized as sources for curriculum development but one of the museum's weakest areas is in its relationships with people, particularly with adults and adolescents. Examines characteristics of the population, changing patterns of housing, the influence of senior citizens and adolescents, museum manager influence and…

Discusses various dilemmas of teacher-centered curriculum development evident in the work of the Canada Studies Foundation, particularly that arising out of the effort to develop national programs by locally or regionally based teams. (Editor)

This article describes the initial steps taken to mainstream students classified as "educable mentally retarded" and then presents a twelve step curriculum development procedure for totally mainstreaming such students at a middle school. (Author/RK)

A community college dean claims that the two-year school of higher education is a much overlooked, but potentially valuable, resource for the company director. (Author)

Intended to strengthen the Information and Systems Sciences Program of Stockton State College, this 5-year developmental plan for 1980-1984 defines specific goals in three areas: (1) curriculum and faculty, (2) laboratory and equipment, and (3) faculty professional development. Recommendations are designed to bring about a stable faculty and a…

With significant new resources unlikely over the next decade, what must the process of change be like if true academic reform is to occur? What are the appropriate roles of the faculty, students, and academic administrators in such a process? Answers both questions and describes two special projects designed to contribute to the fulfillment of…

Recounts the processes involved in securing a grant from the National Humanities Faculty for the development of a new honors English curriculum. (HOD)

Author offers a suggested program for prospective teachers under the James Report guidelines. (MB)

Author looked at educational policy and development in Europe and contrasted them with England's educational system. (RK)

The authors share a successful Fulbright Group Projects Abroad grant award. The purpose of the grant was to enhance American educators' experience and knowledge of South Africa, in particular, and sub-Saharan Africa more generally. Toward that end, participants experienced a multifaceted view of South Africa's geographical diversity, both physical…

Some possible remedies that would enable the modern high school to expand its curriculum and give its students a greater course selection were discussed. (Author)

A description is provided of the Automated Manufacturing/Robotics program to be offered at Delaware County Community College beginning in September 1984. Section I provides information on the use of reprogramable industrial robots in manufacturing and the rapid changes in production that can be effected through the application of automated…

Advocates an integrated approach in the formulation of speech communication curriculum. Published by the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin, Staff Coordinator, ACA 5205 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, $25.00 annual dues. (JW)

An adjusted study program can provide relief to both problem students and their teachers. This article tells how, at minimal cost, improvement can be realized in student attitudes and achievement. (Editor)