Presents an eight-stage teaching model used to develop science curriculum for primary aged students at a Hong Kong school. The model focuses around class nature walks in which students pose and structure inquiries. These walks are followed by use of the in-class and out-of-class environments to collect information and produce a product. (DB)

Despite the growing recognition of the importance of information literacy education, there are few working models for curriculum integration within the Australian higher education sector. Librarians, in conjunction with faculty at Central Queensland University, developed a framework that can assist in the planning and evaluation of information…

This article reviews the development of gifted education in Taiwan and identifies some current problems such as negative effects of entrance examinations and unchallenging curricula. It describes the development of a pilot program using Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model. Findings related to curriculum compacting, group training activities, and…

Beliefs, mandates, standards, understandings, essential questions, skills, knowledge, varied assessments, constructivist instructional methods and interactive strategies, time lines, resources: These are some of the basic elements of personalized teaching. Each is critical. All are intertwined. Personalized teaching takes students' individual…

SHORTAGES IN TRAINED PERSONNEL FOR PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE AND HEAD START LED TO THIS PILOT PROGRAM THE PURPOSES OF WHICH WERE (1) TO DEVELOP A TRAINING MODEL FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL PRESCHOOL AIDES, (2) TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF SELECTION CRITERIA IN TRAINEE SUCCESS, (3) TO EVALUATE THE TRAINEES' UNDERSTANDING, (4) TO DEVELOP MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR…

This final report concerns a pioneering, three-year curriculum development project dedicated to translating recent learning theory and laboratory findings into operational practice in an existing educational institution. This project produced a highly successful and unique course that teaches two semesters of economics that students can master in…

This final report concerns a pioneering, three-year curriculum development project dedicated to translating recent learning theory and laboratory findings into operational practice in an existing educational institution. This project produced a highly successful and unique course that teaches two semesters of economics that students can master in…

The Roy Adaptation Model, which incorporates use of the modes of physiological needs, role function, self-concept, and interdependence, helps to organize the content of a geriatric nurse practitioner program, and also helps students to develop a nursing identity. (TA)

It is in the intellectual context of current attacks on liberalism that multiculturalism gains its currency as a progressive movement. Liberal theorists argue that multiculturalism can be justified as a quintessential liberal principle that entitles ethnic minorities to certain cultural rights that may otherwise be denied to individuals…

Points out the rapid advances in biology, increasing bioethical issues, and how students need to make rational decisions. Introduces a value inquiry model development that includes identifying and clarifying value problems; understanding biological knowledge related to conflict situations; considering, selecting, and evaluating each alternative;…

A model was developed to prepare specialists in orientation and mobility (O&M) who work with people with visual impairments, with the specialists in turn training and supervising O&M assistants. The project developed curriculum guidelines, training methods, a national workshop, and regional seminars. (DB)

Developed a "Fostering a Love of Nature Index" to provide "best practice" guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental education programs for young children. Research used in developing this index was drawn from both the early-childhood education literature and the environmental education literature.…

A format for a self-instructional, performance-based module in drafting technology is described. It is intended as a model applicable to other technical subjects. (MW)

Article discusses the benefits of traditional musical education, common practice', and relates the need for updating theory instruction with current practice. (RK)

This project furnishes students of high school age with a learning model that is a decided contrast from the currently traditional public school system. (Author)