A good studio art program depends on a well-defined sequential curriculum, enough art materials to fit a diversity of talent, adequate time for instruction, sufficient space and support for curriculum development and innovation, informed administrators, and well-qualified, enthusiastic instructors. (Author)

Describes changes in instructional methods, in techniques of social grouping, and in teacher sensitivity to the cultural and experiential differences that the Shoshoni and Arapaho children bring to the classroom. All have increased attendance and achievement in this reservation school. (IRT)

Described is a curriculum designed to help non handicapped elementary school children understand the reasons, visible effects and results of blindness, deafness, and mental retardation, and physical handicaps. (CL)

Describes eight innovative programs. Programs were selected by a committee appointed in 1967 in the Industrial Arts Division of the American Vocational Association. (GR)

Describes two environmental educational programs for third graders and sixth graders. (Author/DB)

Describes the implementation and evaluation of a pilot nutrition education project in India. Objectives include changing teacher, student, and family behaviors with respect to food and health knowledge and practices. Preliminary evaluation indicates that the project is successful. (MA)

Hawaii's elementary school metric measurement program is described. The nature of the program, organization and materials, classroom activities, implementation requirements, development and status, and program evaluation are discussed. (DT)

The author describes the Cavendish school program in London, England which serves severely emotionally disturbed children, 7-12 years old. (SW)

Looks at components of conflict resolution programs in Toronto elementary schools. Describes how curriculum, peer resolution, and management work interdependently to support conflict resolution. Discusses establishing a program and lists key components of successful conflict resolution programs. (SR)

Provides a rationale for art in the curriculum and describes programs sponsored by the JDR 3rd Fund. (IRT)

This paper presents the background of the Project for the Mathematical Development of Children (PMDC), a list of nine objectives which direct PMDC's long-range activities, and a discussion of the rationale behind PMDC's approach. PMDC's activities are described in terms of the interviewing procedures used with children, teaching experiments and…

An individualized instruction program in mathematics for elementary school students is described. Classroom organization, the role of the teacher, administrative organization, and instructional materials are discussed. (DT)

This pair of brochures describes the elementary curriculum of the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP). Many of the topics and exercises unique to this program are illustrated. The educational philosophy underlying the program is briefly described. (SD)

An overview and samples of some of the materials contained in the Elementary Metric Project's curriculum for grades 1-6 are presented. Information is given concerning the adoption of the program. The sample activity sheets deal with linear measurement, mass, volume, and temperature. (MP)

Over the past several decades, there has been considerable concern for improving industrial arts education. The process of program and curriculum improvement involves not only the improvement of instructional content, but also the improved utilization of available information concerning the growth conditions of the learners a program is intended…