Classified according to the roles played by children and teachers, curriculum models for early childhood education fall into four general categories: (1) structured/programed; (2) open/interaction; (3) child-centered; and (4) eclectic. Methods and objectives of each approach are discussed. (PP)

A critical theory of education, which moves the study of education away from cultural reproduction to cultural change, is discussed. The ideas of Gramsci, Trotsky, and the Frankfurt School are outlined and applied to the current cultural crises. A positive alternative to curriculum, to aid in the development of social change, is described. (CJ)

Explores problems plaguing precollege psychology courses, including inadequate teacher preparation and nonscientific curricular orientations. Integration with student-responsive and life-oriented presentations is needed. An activity orientation for student involvement in psychology courses is stressed and a basic content recommended. (Author/JAC)

A call is made for the integration of science and social studies education in elementary and secondary schools. Examples are given of situations where instruction has been integrated over the two areas. It is felt instruction can be provided which focuses on problem solving and decision making. (MP)

A controlled experiment conducted in Canada, the Trois Rivieres regional experiment, investigated the effects of increased physical education instruction on elementary school students. Results indicate that more time can be spent in physical education and that the increased time may result in improvement in other academic areas. (CJ)

The physical education programs at the State University of New York College at Brockport demonstrate that professional and liberal studies in physical education are related in that they are concerned with physical activity, dance, exercise, and sport. (CJ)

Presents a progress report on Project SPAN (Social Studies/Social Science Education: Priorities, Practices, and Needs). The purpose of the project is to examine the current status of the social studies, desired states of the social studies, and recommendations for achieving those desired states. (KC)

Laments the lack of institutional commitment to language learning in most colleges and universities. To improve the situation, suggests the introduction, in selected departments, of substantive courses where students are encouraged or required to use their language skills, and evaluation of performance in the course replaces proficiency exams.…

A model is proposed for the development of planning strategies in which both task demands and learners' needs are integrated with the general needs of the typical developing child. Five variables are considered in designing lesson plans: (1) physical prerequisites; (2) hierarchical organization; (3) perceptual processes; (4) sources of feedback;…

The design development of a minicomputer-based information system for physician assistant students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is reported. A system built on modern concepts of experiential based learning and a computer-assisted instruction curriculum is described. (Author/MLW)

Provides a policy statement of the Association of Science Education including: (1) the place of science in the school curriculum; (2) science curriculum development; and (3) science curriculum implementation. Includes a summary of recommendations and proposals related to these three major areas. (DS)

The results of a survey to determine links between mathematics and science departments in schools in Great Britain are reported. (MP)

Replies to Paul V. Crosbie's criticisms. Argues that: reports of teenage sexuality and pregnancy are exaggerated; sex education programs encourage acceptance of every form of sexual expression; parents cannot always control their children's participation in sex education; and teachers are not equipped to teach sex education in a neutral fashion.…

A fellowship program designed to increase nonclinical faculty skills among academic family physicians is described. The fellowship curriculum addresses five components of the academic physician's responsibilities: curriculum planning, evaluation, and instruction; clinical and educational research; professional and organizational development;…

This experiment tested the hypothesis that language skills of seven- to eight-year-old children could be improved if parents were involved in the program. Three groups of 15 children were exposed to identical, single term programs. In two groups, parents worked in the classroom with the children. Findings supported the hypothesis. (AM)