Representing two very different perspectives, the Goffman Theatrical Model and the Harris Psychological Model are discussed as appropriate communication models of use to curriculum projects and the decision-making process of that complex environment. (JC)

Reviews some models of the reading consultant's role and of the way change occurs and suggests that reading consultants function as clinicians and as consultant/trainers as they work to bring about change in a school district. (TJ)

Courses in cataloging nonbook media should include diverse cataloging codes and a wide variety of media. Related areas of concern include the objectives of an access system for nonbook media and the means by which these objectives are achievable. Films are used to illustrate this approach. (Author/MBR)

Advice is offered on how to conduct an energy audit. (MLF)

Surveys viewpoints on the role of librarians as school curriculum consultants, concepts of curriculum theory, and research studies on media specialist competencies and role perception. References are cited. (FM)

A study of the development and application of dental health education tests as part of the dental health curriculum is described. (YG)

Discusses curriculum development efforts aimed at defining what curriculum is actually taught vs an intended curriculum. Curriculum mapping--used to record content, and curriculum variance--actual differences in content, are explained. (RAO)

This study cited data from five independently conducted case studies collected by trained observers employing a classroom observation category system designed for the study. The findings suggest that "instructional intent" and the conditions of "knowing that" are independent of circular knowledge organization in use.…

A discussion of the teacher's responsibility to strengthen the "inner-connectedness of experience." (BF)

School organization is secondary in importance to an attitude toward, and knowledge and understanding of, students among teachers and principals. (Author/MLF)

Curriculum building is a creative exercise that considers learning needs and contexts, seeks integrative perspectives, and offers opportunities for professional interaction. A five-stage approach to curriculum building includes assessment/validation, mapping, deconstruction, reconstruction, and completion/negotiation/approval/implementation. (SK)

Discusses a philosophy from which biological engineering curriculums can emerge. Discusses competencies, basic engineering and biological concepts, common courses, interfacing between engineers and biologists, and employment. Contains 28 references. (JRH)

Remarks adapted from the Presidential Address at the 74th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in April 1996 charge educators with believing that every student can learn mathematics, every teacher must have adequate support and professional development opportunities, and every parent must have a vested interest in…

Data collection and analysis is often missing from the new curriculum reform textbooks. This article gives directions for data collection and data analysis for the Stroop Test and for a human-chain wrist experiment. (AIM)