Integrated learning systems need to be integrated into the school's larger curriculum, into regular classroom teaching, and into each student's total learning experience. (SI)

Critiques the mainstream curriculum as oppressive to women and identifies it as a feminist issue. Discusses how Peggy McIntosh's theory of curricular transformation addresses this issue and suggests ways to expand the theory to make it more inclusive and applicable to gender-resistant fields. Proposes viewing feminist curriculum transformation…

Examines the use of Honig's 12 tasks of early childhood learning in conjunction with a varied curriculum to enhance children's interest in and acquisition of information about dinosaurs. (BB)

Describes and analyzes the Nigerian Secondary Schools Science Project which was adapted for use in the school system by the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Found that imprecision and lack of coherence in stating performance objectives led to confusion in interpretation by teachers. (KO)

Discusses the progressive movement which brought about curriculum differentiation in the form of special classes in the Atlanta, Georgia, Public Schools during the period 1898-1923. Examines a number of recent interpretations of curriculum differentiation through an analysis of the establishment of Atlanta's first special classes. (KO)

The SEE research team found that teacher education programs were uniform and lacked sound theoretical rationale. The curriculum must be completely redesigned to prepare truly educated teachers who accept stewardship of schools as democratic institutions, approach their work reflectively, and possess the skills and attitudes to further educational…

Suggests the following methods for improving university-level German language education curricula: reduce skill-development time through immersion programs, adopt Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache as the proficiency standard for advanced students, and include literature from a variety of liberal arts disciplines in the reading materials for…

Discusses the changes made by the North Carolina General Assembly in the state school system with the Basic Education Plan (BEP). The plan focuses on curriculum, class size, spiral curriculum, and competency examinations. Reports that the BEP views the arts as basic to education. (GG)

Three aspects of curriculum development as they are understood in English-speaking countries are interpreted and named for French speakers, three curriculum development models are examined, and projects in Scotland and Australia are described. (MSE)

Suggests that the influence that television has upon students can be positive if the possibilities of video use are realized. Discusses practical methods for using videos with students. Advocates that television be viewed as a medium with which youth interact and that they can achieve self control through the creation of videos. (KO)

Reflects upon Army education during the Second World War and discusses the seemingly constant contradictions of the program. Provides insight into this important period in curriculum history in order to make clear the realities of the system. Considers the influence of Army education on the post-war schooling system of Great Britain. (KO)

Graduate programs for preparing curriculum scholars must address: the intellectual and social history of American education; major curriculum theories and concepts; curriculum and classroom analysis techniques; research skills; and ways to maintain an open mind. (CB)

Conventional secretarial courses typically use competency-based approaches. The author argues that these approaches are not appropriate for providing higher-level secretarial students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for new employment roles. The purpose of secretarial education is discussed, as well as the need for management…

A review of college courses on the philanthropic tradition includes descriptions of programs at Babson College, Chapman College, the City University of New York's Bernard Baruch College, Georgetown University, Illinois State University, Northwestern University, Regis College, and Seton Hall University. (MSE)

Recommends four resources (including basal materials) to use when designing reading-language arts curricula for classroom or school districts. (MG)