Discusses the type of fragmentation taking place in the curriculum, examines some of the forces causing it, and considers the educational effects. (Author/MLF)

Overall issues examined include weekly lesson assignment sheets, aids to learning, levels of abstraction, and grading. The modification of existing curriculum is treated in terms of class structure and content. Changing the existing curriculum is discussed in terms of class structure, curriculum content, task hierarchies, and socialization. (DLS)

The authors respond to their colleagues' critiques of a self-control curriculum for students with learning or emotional disorders. (SBH)

The results are presented of a survey of engineering schools to determine the extent and methodology of incorporating product liability information into the curriculum. (BB)

Outlines the values and merits of interdisciplinary instruction. (Author/RK)

A student suggests elements of an arts curriculum for gifted and talented students. (CL)

A study examined the use of open-ended activities as a strategy for providing differentiated instruction and challenge for 11 gifted students (grades 3-4). Findings revealed the use of open-ended activities perpetuated patterns of consistency and comfort in the students' learning. Instructional implications for designing open-ended activities are…

Asserts that within the context of problem-based learning environments, professors can encourage students to use computers as problem-solving tools. The ten-step Integrating Technology for InQuiry (NteQ) model guides professors through the process of integrating computers into problem-based learning activities. (SWM)

Describes five course redesign models (supplemental, replacement, emporium, fully online, and buffet) used by grantees of the Program in Course Redesign sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts. The grants helped colleges redesign instruction using technology to achieve quality enhancements as well as cost savings. (EV)

Presents Fragrance Structured Learning Packages (SLPs), group activities designed to help students recognize the value of applying chemistry in a real-world setting. Developed by the Department of Chemistry at the University of York. (Author/KHR)

Considers how including the study of poetry in freshman composition, particularly contemporary poetry with no critical history, sometimes leads to a dilemma. Suggests that because of the diversity of freshman and the nature of poetry itself, they need less specialized instruction, which requires the tangle of trying to teach analytical terms while…

Lists advantages and disadvantages of statewide testing. Presents examples of highly specific objectives, as emphasized by realism as a philosophy of education. Considers the advantages idealism/perennialism, as a philosophy of instruction, has in a quality reading curriculum. (SG)

Presents a project in which 11th and 12th grade students from a high school Principles of Engineering course instruct 5th grade students in Newton's laws. (KHR)

Presents some known and lesser-known features of the number 11. (KHR)

Presents one teacher's reflections on the interaction of the terrorist attacks with her personal and pedagogical value systems. Challenges teachers to reassess their priorities in light of historical events that have forced their way into the classroom. Considers the role of time and place in the practice of teaching. (SG)