Proceedings of the third conference of the Commission on College Physics are reported. Its main concern was to consolidate the work of earlier conferences: (1) the Denver Conference, dealing with the curricula of colleges which did not offer the Ph.D. in physics, and (2) the First Ann Arbor Conference, dealing with curricular matters of schools…

Following the general conference theme of "Education for Solidarity," this report describes the educational principle and framework within the Kibbutz. The "Mossad" or Community School shelters the Kibbutz child and supervises his development from 12 to 18. The great formative factors, as seen by the Kibbutz, are communal…

A method of instructional design suitable for any educational level--elementary, secondary, or college--is presented. The method can be applied first to individual subject topics, to unit developments, and then to complete course development. The text considers the following topics: a plan for instructional design, including statements of precise…

Examines what kind of curriculum is needed for the next quarter-century, using a survey of the past two decades, 1955-65 and 1965-75, as a guide. (Author/MLF)

In Crystal Lake, Illinois, the Office of Curriculum and the teachers comprising the Curriculum Council of the district struggled for three years with the development of a sensible format for categorizing the importance of the many parts of the school's total instructional program. A working model was developed and is described here as the Crystal…

The fullest account yet of the plan to replace A level exams in the eighties. Looks at the pros and cons. (Editor)

"Learning experience" is defined as the interaction between the learner and external conditions in the environment to which he can react. Types and sources of learning experiences are identified, and their importance in teaching and curriculum development are discussed. (LBH)

Discusses a number of intervening variables that influence the differences found between teachers familiar with and those who adopt new projects, such as relevance, facilitating and limiting influences, objectives and perceived effects of new projects in education. (Editor)

In response to the challenge to teach basics, schools can choose among a number of alternative ways of giving the word "basics" a local definition. Discusses five guidelines for interpreting "basics". (Author/RK)

The history of curriculum development provides insight into the problems of improving instructional content and classroom learning experiences. (MM)

Uses an allegory involving prehistoric educators to examine how goals and objectives are developed and how they become entrenched and resistant to change. (JC)

Describes the establishment and development of a five-year plan called Project 1992. It was developed by a high school to help adapt to the changing needs in curriculum development that technological changes and their ramifications will require in the future. Outlines the planning, organizing, and writing of the plan. (MD)

Discusses issues related to goals of science education, considering the context of the curriculum during compulsory education and two concepts of curriculum design (balanced and core curricula). Also discusses four themes emerging from the debate on the goals: problem solving; understanding of self; cultural heritage; and moral/ethical issues. (JN)

Integrating curriculum with content standards and working with other educators to develop a teaching program makes instruction not only collaborative but also cohesive. This book offers teachers a customized, personalized process to prepare their curriculum while folding content into a larger curriculum map. The author leads K-12 educators…

Educators at the Malmo School of Education (Sweden) have carried out a series of studies within the area of school and peace. As an informal umbrella heading for the project group conducting such studies the term "Preparedness for Peace" has been used. The overriding aim of the group's work has been to increase knowledge (in a broad…