The purpose of this symposium was to identify and to discuss factors which should influence the design and implementation of elementary school science programs. Five papers were presented at the symposium. The paper presented by D. G. Phillips stressed the implications of Piaget's work for developing science programs: (1) placing certain…

Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) depends upon a structured curriculum made up of sequences of behavioral objectives which the student must master in moving from one level of ability to some subsequent higher level. The curriculum designer has the responsibility of specifying, with varying degrees of exactness, how the typical pupil would…

Papers include: (1) "Does What We Believe Make a Difference in What We Teach, in When We Teach It, and in How We Teach It?" by Vivian M. Culver, (2) "A Program Has a Destination: The Why of Objectives" by Vivian M. Culver, (3) "Organization, Administration, and Curriculum" by Pearl Zemlicka, and (4) "Evaluation of Student Clinical Performance" by…

The booklet is designed for teachers who feel a need for background or additional information about career education. In a question and answer format, 20 concerns of career education are briefly discussed. These pertain to curriculum, level of career preparation, the concept of life-long education, the role of industry, and the objectives of…

This document briefly explores the present status of Women's Studies at Cornell University. Emphasis is placed on the historical development of the program at Cornell, goals and objectives, the present status of these courses, and problems encountered by the program. (MJM)

This review of the literature covers various aspects of educational planning. Following definitions of educational planning, emphasis is placed on: pros, cons, and the present state of planning; the future of planning; change; goals and objectives; systems approaches; planning organization; planning personnel; sets of activities; the planning…

This paper presents concepts relevant to, and the benefits to be gained from, using a "systems" model in thinking about academic planning in general and curriculum development in particular. An attempt is made to show how the "systems" approach provides key tools for a diagnosis of academic structure in a college or university.…

With the diminishing of the supply of game, it seems likely that the remote settlements and remoter cabin dwellers in Northern Saskatchewan will have to accept an increasing degree of commerce with outsiders. It is desirable that the Northerner be literate in order to meet the requirements of employment and to conduct his own affairs. This report…

The goals of computer science education in a developing country are: (1) to fulfill the manpower needs of computer scientists which would ensure rapid economic advancement of the country, (2) to popularize the use of computers as an integral part of engineering design, (3) to become completely self sufficient in software development and (4) to…

The development of an individualized course at Plano High School, Texas, is described. The first attempt, using only suggested guidelines, was considered unsuccessful. The second structure adopted included: (1) specific, measurable behavioral objectives, (2) both basic and advanced required assignments, (3) tests to measure achievement of the…

The Congress of Hispanic Educators submitted this 1969 proposal for quality education to the Denver Public School Board. According to the Congress, before they could outline an educational program which would be effective and meaningful for the Hispano, it was imperative that a clear understanding of the basic objectives necessary for him to…

This report describes the development of an organic curriculum in the public schools of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Superintendents of 13 school districts met with members of the U. S. Office of Education in May 1967 to establish the initial network of the curriculum overhaul program entitled Educational Systems for the Seventies (ES'70). This…

This report describes organic curriculum development, the redefinition of goals, and the overhaul of the educational process in the public schools of Mineola, New York. In May 1967, superintendents met in Florida to establish the initial network for the program entitled the Educational System for the Seventies (ES '70). This report reflects the…

The Objective-Item Bank presented covers 16 sections of four subject areas in each of four grade levels. The four areas are: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. The four grade levels are: Primary, Intermediate, Junior High, and High School. The Objective-Item Bank provides school administrators with an initial starting point for…

The Objective-Item Bank presented covers 16 sections of four subject areas in each of four grade levels. The four areas are: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. The four grade levels are: Primary, Intermediate, Junior High, and High School. The Objective-Item Bank provides school administrators with an initial starting point for…