Describes the three phase plan a psychology department used to revise its curriculum. The plan involved: (1) collecting data on educational expectations of faculty, students, and peer institutions; (3) developing a structural model of the major; and (3) re-designing courses to fit the new program. (GEA)

Going back to the late 1800s, this article characterizes the various attempts which have been made to establish a social studies scope and sequence for public schools in the United States. The article concludes by listing six categories of individuals who will continue to try to change the prevailing scope and sequence model. (JDH)

Modeled after a traditional cooking recipe, this article synthesizes aspects of a successful social studies course/program. (JDH)

Six principles of curriculum planning in an age of technological change are (1) teach basic principles, (2) teach students to adapt, (3) teach students to be researchers, (4) teach interaction with technology, (5) teach effective communication, and (6) teach problem solving. (SK)

Defines "conceptual framework" (an explanatory theory useful for structuring contextual elements within complex settings) and attempts to show its relationship to curriculum research. Discusses two important issues when considering conceptual frameworks in schools: selection of criteria and selection of data collection and analysis…

Sport management practitioners were asked to rate 50 areas of study according to their value in a program designed to prepare students for specific career areas. Implications for curriculum content are discussed. (MT)

Considers the computer's potential for transforming the postsecondary curriculum by, for example, shifting curricular emphasis from declarative to procedural knowledge. Sees the computer currently used to further entrench learning objectives. Feels that rejecting that which can be learned from computer technology will limit the social relevance of…

Summarizes the findings of a study evaluating implementation of Western curriculum innovation in Hong Kong schools. Includes a discussion of strategy implications for curriculum development in countries with developing educational systems. (MD)

The article describes why the Enrichment Triad Model needs to be adapted for a preschool/primary setting and provides suggestions on how to do this. A real-life example of a five-year-old who successfully completed a Type III project is presented. (Author)

The New Jersey Governor's School is designed to foster global awareness, be forward-looking, emphasize certain generally accepted values, foster a sense of personal responsibility, provide an experience to enhance student growth and development, and emphasize student participation. The learning environment consists of four components: community…

The author criticizes inadequate implementation of gifted programing concepts that have resulted in two extremes: busy-work and student-directed programs ignoring teacher choice and prescribed content. He advocates a middle ground in which independent student investigation is balanced with prescribed gifted content. (CL)

A patchwork approach to curriculum planning can cause inconsistencies. To avoid this a five-step approach is presented. (MD)

The author suggests possible directions and ways to plan curriculum that move beyond the measured curriculum. Approaches must be seen as planning for the emerging curriculum because the curriculum is ultimately the task of teachers and students as they engage with one another and with cultural ideas and processes. (MT)

The authors describe efforts at their institutions to foster curriculum change. The two phases of their change process model consist of preparation for change, and design and implementation of the plan. Successes, problems, direct and indirect benefits of a revised curriculum are identified. (MT)

Describes a curriculum review program using citizens and educators developed by the Jefferson County Schools in Colorado. Includes an outline of the program. (MD)