Concise summary and analysis of research findings related to the relationship between the following three elements and teacher effectiveness: (1) knowledge of subject matter, (2) systematic training in classroom behavior, and (3) training to relate to elements of the social system beyond the classroom. Includes 52-item bibliography. (JS)

A review of recent curricular research presents studies in the areas of: (1) psychological and epistemological foundations; (2) new developments (content of instruction, cognitive processing, and methodological re-direction); and (3) exemplary research programs on teacher behavior, pupils' prior conceptions in learning, and probelm solving. (CJ)

Describes the findings of a study of Native American Studies in the State University of New York Community College System. Details information on specific courses offered and their enrollments; coverage of Native American topics in broader courses; and reasons for lack of courses. Includes the questionnaire. (WL)

Surveyed Canadian universities to determine how often full-semester credit courses in thanatology were offered. Results confirm a steady increase in the number of such courses offered from 1971-1980. Found all thanatology teachers held at least a masters degree. Departments of religion and philosophy offered 55 percent of the courses. (Author/JAC)

Examines the relevance of curriculum research to the needs of British educational policymakers. Five curriculum research reports were evaluated regarding their authoritativeness, novelty, research background, persuasiveness, and physical format. The author concludes that packaging of research results to increase their desirability makes them…

Examines how research of philosophers of science may be useful to science education researchers and curriculum developers in the development of descriptions of science content related to classification schemes. Provides examples of concept analysis of two igneous rock classification schemes. (DS)

Considers the rationale, value, and ethical issues for use of a particular action-research model for curriculum innovation. Describes the use of this approach in the implementation of an innovation concerned with differentiation of work in mixed-ability classes and the significance of findings for the action-research strategy. (DS)

Describes a study to determine the skills and abilities distinguishing occupational education graduates in leadership roles from those in nonleadership roles and the influence of graduate study upon leadership skills. Discusses the implications for graduate curriculum design of the differences between the two groups in personal and professional…

Describes the field testing of a series of curriculum modules designed to be used in resource rooms to provide supplemental instruction for students with mild learning handicaps who were mainstreamed into regular vocational programs. (FL)

Surveys the kinds of business communication courses and programs available at United States colleges and universities. (RL)

Describes a study to determine the effectiveness of a new policy at Michigan's Muskegon Community College mandating prerequisite courses for all general education (GE) courses. Compares outcomes for students who met prerequisites to those who did not but took GE courses anyway. Finds that qualified students did significantly better. (AJL)

Presents findings from observations of 11th- and 12th-grade mathematics classes in Goa, India. Discusses classroom environment, senior-year curriculum, teacher background in India, and sources of student motivation. Includes sample questions from the comprehensive year 12 high school mathematics examination. (KHR)

Reports the results of an evaluation of a popular literature-based character education program using a sample of first to sixth grade students (n=965). Finds that the curriculum had a positive effect on cognitive outcomes and that an emphasis of character throughout the curriculum contributed to achieving character outcomes. Includes references.…