Educational objectives were developed for an undergraduate electrical engineering curriculum. The courses studied were computer programming, electrical science, electrical networks, electronic engineering, and engineering communications. The courses were analyzed in terms of purpose, content, and objectives. Definitive problems for each course…

Identifies the constraints that have shaped existing biology courses and discusses objectives and content for future biological education. Suggests recognizing the importance of biology as a discipline that relates to both the individual and society. (JN)

Discusses the building of a scientific theory on the basis of its characteristics including inflexible and comprehensive nature and related degree of trueness.'' Indicates that detailed phenomenon explanation, clarification of the theory scope, and presentation of competing theories are worthy objectives to pursue in teaching science to…

The Alberta senior high school biology program consists of a core and elective components, both of which are mandatory for instruction. The core represents those skills, attitudes, and concepts required by all students throughout the province; the elective component allows for variety and flexibility in the choice of topics, with emphasis on…

This report describes the development and proposed content of a new interdisciplinary course called "Science and Society," which will be offered at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) for the first time in fall 1976. This course will deal with the role which science and technology have played in the events which have shaped the…

The purpose of this booklet is to articulate the student outcomes expected for children in grades K-12. This document seeks to reflect the major themes of science education. These common curriculum goals have been developed not to detail separate facts of science needed to be taught by every science program, but to detail a larger view of the same…

Fifty-four standardized tests and subtests are examined, including achievement batteries, specific domain tests, and criterion-referenced tests. Individual test items are examined for their relationship to curriculum objectives developed by the Ministry of Education, Ontario for grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. The objectives are examined in four subject…