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Booi, Kwanele; Khuzwayo, Mamsie Ethel – Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2018
A qualitative case study was conducted at six purposively sampled universities; out of a population of approximately 23 universities. This sampling strategy was based on selecting some universities that became Universities of Technology during the process of merging Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) while other universities kept their identity;…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Teacher Education, Curriculum Design, Qualitative Research
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Cai, WeiWei; Sankaran, Gopal – Journal of International Students, 2015
This paper discusses the promotion of critical thinking through an interdisciplinary curriculum design using multidisciplinary faculty as well as details the implementation of an experiential short-term study abroad program in China. To achieve this educational goal of critical thinking, along with meeting the requirements specific to each course,…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Study Abroad, Interdisciplinary Approach, Curriculum Design
Saveland, Robert – Curriculum Review, 1987
Discusses problems with existing social studies curriculum, including the dichotomy between in-depth studies and coverage studies, lack of correlation with other fields of instruction, and uncertainty about the appropriate sequential development of concepts. A master plan for social studies curriculum, focusing on grades five through eight, is…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Guidelines
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Marques i Graells, Pere – Educational Media International, 1993
Presents a methodology for the development of educational software for use in secondary education based on the characteristics of the students and the curricular objectives. Topics discussed include desirable features of educational software and the engineering of educational software, including its interdisciplinary nature. (Contains 10…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Curriculum Design
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Mason, Cheryl L.; Mathison, Carla – Teaching Education, 1991
To provide students with interdisciplinary instruction, future teachers need a broad base of knowledge and skills enabling them to comprehend the interrelationships and dependencies among disciplines. The article describes how San Diego State University's teacher education program accomplishes this and offers planning guidelines. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
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Education and Computing, 1986
Presents recommendations for an interdisciplinary course called "Computers, Information, and Related Technologies" developed for 9th and 10th grade students by the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS). Main topics presented in the course include how information is processed, using information, and how computing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Design, Grade 10