Data from a survey of Indiana high schools, colleges, and businesses indicate that curricula could be improved by placing more emphasis on the application of basic writing principles to business correspondence problems. (RL)

Findings of this study indicate that in health education classes more time is spent teaching about the cardiovascular system than about the disease and risk factors. (MM)

The purpose of this paper is to isolate the historical and philosophical treatment of genetics in school and college curricula. To do this, a qualitative analysis was made of 128 biology textbooks or textbook series published between the years 1907 and 1977. The results of this study are reported. (Author/MA)

Rationales and assumptions for the inclusion of fine arts instruction in elementary and secondary schools are presented and current activity in such instruction examined. (MJB)

The University Laboratory School is firmly established as a special-purpose public school under the administration of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Considers the conceptualization, development, and functions of the Hawaii University Laboratory School. (Author/RK)

Defines curriculum along with introduction to structural thought. Reviews why the study of curriculum has been so turbulent. Describes the movement to teach structure of the disciplines during the 1960's and analyzes this time frame from the post-structual perspectives of Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. Summarizes the meaning of curriculum…

This article describes a model for action research which encourages collaboration between researchers and teachers, especially in curricular research and development. This model encourages teachers to act as researchers. A rationale is discussed and steps to follow are given. (JL)

Reports on a study designed to elicit detailed views on the subject matter content for a biochemistry curriculum. Includes the questionnaire and mean results for each question, in which respondents were asked to indicate the importance of a subtopic, the actual coverage of that subtopic, and the "ideal" coverage. (TW)

Describes the purposes and approach of a global organization of scholars interested in curriculum and instruction research. The research mission facilitates collaboration on cross-cultural investigations of educational systems and problems and the exchange of professional knowledge within a multicultural world community. Discusses current projects…

Reports on a study of international studies programs in two-year colleges. Presents survey findings regarding courses and programs in international trade, foreign arts and cultures, and foreign languages; college-community interaction; cross-cultural extracurricular activities; foreign students; outside funding; and government interaction. (DMM)

Discusses a study of three high-quality curriculum models designed for disadvantaged preschoolers: programed learning, open-framework (teacher and child-initiated activities), and child-centered. While the study showed that diverse curriculum models can be equally effective, the age 15 data point to child-initiated learning activities as most…

Contrasts the approaches to sociology of universities and community colleges in Ontario, examining educational factors shaping the micro-social engineering focus of community college sociology programs. Reviews study findings regarding the place of sociology courses in the community college curricula, course content, occupational relevance, and…

Reports the use of curriculum mapping, a systematic approach to monitoring curriculum implementation and gathering feedback, during one year in a western suburban school district. Describes how administrators can use mapping to manage a school curriculum and identifies methodological problems. (TE)

A study examined the appropriateness of a university reticence program for students who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). An analysis of enrollment indicated that ESL students were enrolling in the reticence program in proportions that exceeded their own enrollment in the university and that ESL students were more likely than native…

A study investigated British Columbian English teachers' beliefs and values as factors in their willingness to implement a senior-secondary English course focusing on technical and professional communication, Technical and Professional Communications 12 (TPC12). Statistically significant differences at the .05 level of confidence were found…