This paper discusses the relationship between the elementary science curriculum and curriculum development, and the actual elementary science program that is taught in the school. The roles of curriculum theory, instruction, curriculum statements, goals, and science program objectives are all reviewed. (SL)

This paper outlines the decision-making processes and procedures that affect curriculum and identifies the leadership role of different school personnel and the steps involved in making decisions. The following areas of curriculum planning are discussed: (1) what is to be taught to different learners and in what order; (2) what textbooks, media,…

A review of the literature related to methods for analyzing content or tasks prior to instructional development is presented. The review classifies methods according to a two-dimensional matrix. The first dimension differentiates phases of analysis, each dealing with content and tasks of a particular scope and each generating certain…

Argues that even for purposes of applied decision making, reliance upon criterion validity -- the degree to which measures correlate with specific criteria -- or content coverage is not enough, that the meaning of the measure must also be analyzed in order to evaluate responsibly the possible consequences of the proposed use, it is stated.…

Drawing on previous research by themselves and others, the authors argue, first, that despite findings that principals spend little time in instructional leadership activities, principals are more deeply engaged in organizational goal attainment than has been believed; and, second, that despite findings that communications between principals and…

This report discusses and presents guidelines for the evaluation of specific educational offerings--i.e., courses, workshops, and seminars--in the field of scientific documentation and information retrieval. The topics covered in particular sections of the report are levels of evaluation, the nature and role of evaluation in education, approaches…

This two-part paper describes the working assumptions approach to early program evaluation and illustrates the approach with a study of a new social science curriculum in American ethnic pluralism for community colleges. Part I begins by providing a rationale for early program evaluation and describing the working assumptions approach as a model…

This curriculum guide outlines the course content, skills, and suggested classroom activities for English/language arts instruction in grades six through nine. The first section of the guide contains course content outlines for each grade level, listing learner objectives, the skills associated with these objectives, and the page numbers of…

IN 1965, IT WAS DECIDED THAT ALL COURSES AT THE COLLEGE SHOULD BE PLANNED IN ORDER TO CREATE HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AND RESPECTABILITY. THIS MANUAL OUTLINES THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PLANNING IS TO BE DONE. COURSE OBJECTIVES ARE TO BE STATED IN A TEACHER-ORIENTED FORM AND IN A STUDENT-ORIENTED FORM. THE TEACHER'S DOCUMENT WILL IDENTIFY…

This curriculum outline is a compilation of student learning objectives for modules 1-14 of the military-developed basic electricity and electronics course. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in civilian settings. For each module,…

This curriculum outline is a compilation of student learning objectives for modules 15-25 of the military-developed basic electricity and electronics course. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in civilian settings. For each module,…

Presented is background information related to the third round of science assessment activities (1976-77) conducted by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Chapter one contains a description of the overall assessment plan, the general framework of objectives, criteria for selecting objectives, and procedures used for developing…

A questionnaire was designed to determine the preferences of parents and school staff regarding behavioristic and cognitively oriented teaching methods. Sixteen goals appropriate for kindergarten programs were selected from descriptions of model early childhood programs. The goals reflected four categories: social, personal, intellectual and…

The purpose of this instructional guide is to assist teachers of calculus in the organization and presentation of the course content to best meet the needs of the student. The behaviors expected of the student have been organized into eleven units. These units include the topics recommended for those students preparing for the CEEB advanced…

The literature advisory group--comprised of English teachers at all levels, language arts supervisors, and professionals with a national perspective--convened in March 1972 to begin the revision of the literature objectives which had been created in 1965-66 by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. In this booklet, literature is defined…