This one-time elocution school flourishes on a unique educational philosophy - that innovative learning and joy are one and the same. (Editor)

Second article in a series, including SO 500 585 and SO 500 621, describes the changes in social studies curricula in the United States during the 1960's as a result of the many federally funded curriculum projects. Specific description is provided of several projects of international interest. (DB)

College students who major in education acquire their teaching skills by chance, that is, colleges differ widely in the programs that they offer. (CK)

A system of yoking literature and industrial design to provide insights into both disciplines individually and to explore potential benefits of cross-fertilization. (Author/GB)

Arguing that almost any period of history is a microcosm of the whole, this author suggests that the traditional survey course should give way to short intensive courses in areas of special interest in order to make the curriculum more relevant and improve student attitudes. (Author/JB)

States that the effective curriculum synthesizes objectives, subject matter, and student experiences. (Author/SW)

Outlines experimental ongoing program of career guidance through curriculum as one answer to inability of school counselors to perform adequately in this area because of limited numbers trained to work with individuals rather than groups. Sees work as socially rather than individually oriented. (CJ)

Presents parents' attitudes on who should plan their schools' sex education programs, and a discussion of alternatives. (DE)

It is noted that less than 35 percent of 406 collegiate institutions recently surveyed offered a course specifically concerning the history of mathematics. This is viewed as a very disturbing situation. Reasons for teaching such a course are given, and suggestions are made regarding course instruction. (MP)

A thematic approach to creating learning activities for learning disabled students is described, and three curricular outlines are presented. The thematic approach, whereby instruction in all Ss revolves around a common theme, is discussed in terms of curricular mode, instructional setting, the specific population, and generalizability of results.…

Interviewed 88 adolescents to determine their needs and attitudes about sex education. Content analysis showed three areas in need of revision: format, curriculum and lecturer. Respondents expressed a need for sensitive sex education programs emphasizing emotional as well as physical aspects and a variety of viewpoints. (JAC)