Activity from July 1 through September 30, 1965 was concentrated on developing objectives for the instructional and guidance programs. The instructional objectives sought were statements of successful student performance which include the criteria of success and the conditions under which the performance is to take place. Criteria specified that…

The first section of this document contains a report on research conducted to develop a model to evaluate the attitudinal and behavioral goals of K-12 environmental education. The goals of environmental education are specified, the desired skill outcomes are listed, examples of evaluative techniques are given, and an evaluation of a 2-week unit on…

After distinguishing between elucidatory inquiry (directed toward theory and model construction for understanding and explaining phenomena) and evaluative inquiry (determining the worth of a thing), and providing nine differentiating characteristics, the author discusses the progress of educational elucidatory inquiry. He concludes that it has not…

To prevent the move to make schools more humane from developing into another educational fad, the author proposes an approach to curriculum design and evaluation that explicity relates the human condition to the necessary goals of teaching. To do this, he has prepared a grid in which the six elements of the human condition from developmental…

Article examines the various philosophical aspects of the "Tyler rationale," and attempts to weight support and criticism in light of current thought on the matter. (Author/HB)

Views the spectrum of opinions on curriculum issues as ranging from advocacy of measurable, programed, teacher-prepared objectives to advocacy of a flexible, limited, pupil-oriented framework. Also discussed are structuring the learning environment, existentialism vs behaviorism, process vs product, and other issues. (BP)

An improved curriculum for physical education majors is described. (JD)

There is a wide discrepancy between how adults and young students define the scope of social studies; it is suggested that teachers have not effectively communicated the goals of their social studies programs. (JD)

Steps in curriculum design for secondary home economics are outlined with reference to a conceptual framework applied to two home economics areas, so that the student will learn to integrate concepts from the various areas and be able to apply them to the whole field. (MF)

This article explores the curriculum development implications of greater acceptance of the importance of fine arts to learning, the centrality of art to the development of an individual's uniqueness, and the disciplinary nature of the study of art. Proposes a model for art education in the primary school that ensures equity and excellence in all…

States that the common school curriculum in Hong Kong caters to the academically gifted. Advocates a broad and balanced science curriculum, differentiated to a range of abilities and aptitudes, to be followed by all students throughout the five years of secondary school. Presents four purposes for science education and describes curriculum…

The revised 1983 National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Guidelines are printed here in their entirety. (RM)