The article discusses a practical approach to academic program planning and evaluation based on student needs and social utility. The proposed approach focuses on fundamental characteristics of the academic program planning and evaluation process which are desirable and which insure that educational designers do not lose sight of the more…

Discusses the need for productive strategies and plans which cause new programs to be used widely and well. Presents some reflections based on ten years of experience with curriculum change in Hawaii, and on impressions gained from experience at large. (Author/RK)

Considers the future objectives of the Curriculum Research and Development Group. (RK)

The author discusses six possible future events that will affect society. He presents five imperatives for adult educators: (1) regain a sense of mission, (2) broaden curriculum and programs, (3) help the helpers, (4) conduct research, and (5) be a learner. (CH)

Reviews and discusses objectives of the humanities and social science (HSS) component in undergraduate engineering programs, examining variations in HSS requirements among engineering disciplines. Also suggests some innovative approaches intended to resolve the conflict between the objectives and the current reality in engineering curricula. (JN)

The Virginia Beach (VA) schools provide a comprehensive, highly structured, and creative art curriculum that is as balanced and specific as the basic subjects curriculum. (Author/MD)

This article defines high technology, identifies some of the reasons it should be studied, and suggests some ways that it can be studied in industrial arts/technology laboratories. These suggestions include identifying topics for study, gathering information, organizing information, performing laboratory activities, and presenting the study. (CT)

Describes the objectives and content of global education programs, which engage students in the study of global realities that affect the web of interdependent relationships worldwide. The history of this movement, attempts at program development in the United States, and implications for U.S. schools are discussed. (MBR)

A school's academic performance can be bolstered through instituting modest programs that don't require drastic institutional changes. Describes some simple program changes that were effective in a Utah middle school.(MD)

The paper describes procedures to test, revise, and test again a program to teach feminine hygiene skills to moderately retarded females. During year 1, one of four subjects had acquired the skills taught in the program. Following program revision, all eight subjects acquired the skills taught. (Author/CL)

Outlines 30 steps for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a children's art program in a school, community, university, or other setting. Brief summaries of lessons that illustrate the way art concepts are introduced to children in grades one to three are also provided. (RM)

Describes efforts by Central Washington State College to take courses and programs to the community thus negating the student on-campus residence requirement. Illustrates the effect of this effort by listing the enrollment figures for some science courses taught off campus. (GS)

This digest discusses how urban schools can implement distance learning programs through customized development of the three elements crucial to a successful distance education program: (1) sound instructional design; (2) appropriate technology applications; and (3) support for teachers, students, and collaborative partners. A distance learning…

This updated curriculum planning guidebook is a resource for fire educators throughout the state of Massachusetts. It is designed to be a tool in efforts to: identify fire problems in the community; select appropriate behaviors and lessons to correct the fire problems; design fire education programs; and implement and evaluate the programs. The…