Proposes a model for teaching oral interpretation as a literacy-based course for helping students to become more effective consumers, critics, and producers of "texts." Discusses two different sections of oral interpretation the author recently taught--the first focused on a traditional structure, and the second focused on the literacy-based model…

Describes PACE (Portfolio, Assignments, Content, and Evaluation), an advertising curriculum model in which students work on real advertising campaigns. Explains that students form account groups which locate products needing promotional assistance. Identifies the goals of the curriculum to be competent writing and practical understanding of…

Examines the general challenge of proficiency-oriented methodology as applied specifically to beginning Russian-as-a-Second-Language teaching. (Author/OD)

The problems of education stem from system design, not faulty operation. Traditional education is based on autocratic principles, or order without freedom. The innovative Individual Education design, based on democratic principles, gives students control over their own learning and promotes the development of responsibility, respect,…

Provides an interdisciplinary framework for the study of education. Speculates on an appropriate definition for education to be used by all social scientists. Reviews early organizational efforts of the profession and notes the growing inclusiveness of the field. Recommends improved scholarship and formulation of educational policy.…

A survey of predoctoral pediatric dental programs gathered information about changes since 1980 in total and topic-area didactic curriculum hours, percentage of topic area material updated, and frequency of clinical procedures used. Results suggest significant change during that period. (MSE)

When developing scope and sequence documents for gifted education, program level planning and classroom implementation must be aligned. This article discusses methods for: organizing to accomplish curriculum alignment, matching the gifted program goals and activities to those in the general curriculum, and selecting materials for a gifted…

A discussion of language curriculum design for promoting learner autonomy looks at the objectives of such a curriculum, the learning implied by those objectives, and the function and relevance of the learnings. (Author/MSE)

Includes three papers from a panel on the teaching of medieval legal history held at 1985 American Society for Legal History: (1) "Medieval Legal History in the Core Curriculum" (J. Muldoon; D. Humphries); (2) "Teaching Early Medieval Law: A Comparative Approach" (J.A. Brundage); and (3) "Medieval Law and Society: An…

Describes how the Ohio Department of Education developed its art curriculum, the Balanced Comprehensive Art Curriculum (BCAC). Going beyond the traditional studio art approach, the program requires students to respond and express themselves in three areas: personal development, artistic heritage, and art in society. (KM)

Explains how the feminist critique of education encompasses gender attitudes, sexist language, and the power structure. Illustrates the approaches of liberal, radical, and socialist feminism through a description of the design of a philosophy syllabus. (SK)

Discusses the varying definitions of a practical secondary school curriculum and those assumptions about practicality that have led to errors in educational planning. Describes the curricular crisis in many developing countries in terms of confusion surrounding the purposes of vocationalization. Notes that educational planners should not duplicate…

Analyzes trends in the development of educational programs by professional arts organizations. Suggests a framework for the development of the most beneficial programs. Points out that experience has a long term impact only if explored in the classroom. Advocates regional planning and discusses sources of funding for arts education programs. (KO)

Explains cultural literacy as defined by E. D. Hirsch and outlines the positions of those who criticize Hirsch's position. (NH)

Discusses the problems, methodology, and positive results of an 8-week course in cultural literacy for 34 ninth grade students at Brooklyn's John Dewey High School. Provides sample materials in 4 appendixes. (NH)