Studied effects of secondary school characteristics on career behavior in young adults. Found significant differences in patterns of career development by curriculum but not by sex, in certainty by curriculum and sex, and in satisfaction by neither curriculum nor sex. Comments by Donald Super and authors' response included. (Author/RC)

A transactive curriculum development system is described which comprehensively identifies characteristics of a learning environment and suggests curriculum content that takes into account both external demands and students' interests. The curriculum encourages students to be independent learners without sacrificing basic skills or alienating…

A research curriculum designed to bridge the gap between clinical practice and social work research training is described. Data on student perspections of research utility and on agency use of research are discussed. (MSE)

Examines notions and examples of instruction that can inhibit language growth, arguing that reading and writing curricula can be designed so that children are provided the freedom to explore language and grow as language learners in much the same way they learned oral language. (HTH)

Suggests curricular guidelines for fostering integrative thinking in environmental problem solving. The most effective method is to include an increasing number of carefully-graded, problem-solving exercises which progressively cut across specializations. Four thinking styles are discussed. (Author/WB)

The higher order objectives of applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating must be accomplished to maintain an interest in physical education through the elementary grades. However, higher order objectives can only be attained after lower order prerequisites, the fundamentals of locomotor movement, and basic physical behaviors are met. (JN)

In Norway changes in legislation in recent years have loosened the firm hold of Christian philosophy in the schools and given room for alternative secular philosophy. This article presents background information and an outline of the basic plan for life philosophy as a school subject. (Author/SJL)

The literature on curriculum development in teacher education is examined and an annotated bibliography concerning topics on curriculum content and design is presented. (JN)

Traditionally, methods for evaluating school dental health education projects have focused on student behavior change as the outcome of such programs. A more realistic evaluation plan is presented which examines skill acquisition among students. (JN)

Discusses some options for the education of preservice and inservice teachers in the utilization of microcomputers. Notes the development of areas of concentration in microcomputer applications within existing masters and doctoral programs and the consideration of a 15-semester-hour certificate program in microcomputer applications for teachers.…

It is felt a clearly defined and carefully planned curriculum must be used to avoid wasting the talents of the gifted youngster. Four curriculum models are presented. These are the: (1) Acceleration Model; (2) Breadth/Depth Model; (3) Topics Model, and (4) Enrichment Model. Examples of applications of each are noted. (MP)

Curricular strategies for preventing examination anxieties, developed by the University of Newcastle medical school rather than adopting medical or psychological treatment methods for students, are discussed. The changes and students' satisfaction and the school's attitude towards program improvement are reviewed. (Author/MLW)

Endeavors to determine the state of the art in curriculum development in two-year colleges. Presents the methodology and findings of a survey focusing on the use of goals and objectives in curriculum development, influences on curricular content, selection of learning experiences, learner characteristics, and planning and evaluation. Includes…

Summarizes major features and broad principles of design determined by the editorial panel of the Australian Academy of Science School Chemistry Project. Features discussed include roles of practical work, theory text and laboratory manual, structure of materials, subdivisions of content in text, writing, and appeals for assistance in the project.…

Discusses peer supervision as a vehicle for increasing student responsibility for self-assessment and peer assessment, and increasing independence and interdependence among students for professional and personal growth. The article also explains a model of a master's degree program in counseling and includes rationale, definition, implementation,…