Modules for training curriculum specialists to develop vocational education programs that respond to current needs and priorities were developed. They cover history and philosophy of vocational education as well as curriculum development, management, and evaluation. Field test results revealed that the modules increased knowledge of topics…

Details the structure and content of an introductory family therapy course offered in an academic department. The parallel processes between teaching and therapy are used as a metaphor for the presentation of the course. Joining, restructuring, and consolidation are defined as the three stages of the course. (Author)

The Moot Court program at Case Western Reserve University is described. Moot Court as both clinical education and academic education and as a means of teaching is discussed. (MLW)

Describes the French language television program conducted during the last 10 years at Sarre University and evaluates its results. Emphasizes that the TV courses are the main component of the spoken French curriculum and discusses the teaching methods evolved specifically for television instruction, especially those intended to develop…

"Concepts in Science" (Levels K-9) is described in terms of the textbook's organization, activities, teacher editions, and objectives. Also reviewed is a report highlighting a variety of business-education activities for children. (DS)

A major concern among physical educators is the public's apathy toward accountability in physical education. All students should be ensured achievement of minimal competencies for specific objectives. One approach for ensuring this achievement is a mastery learning strategy which would include developmental procedures, operational environment…

The article offers a theoretical framework including a brief review of the literature on the importance of attitudes and second language learning, bilingualism and cognition, and bilingualism and language acquisition. Based on this theoretical framework, an integrated bilingual kindergarten curriculum model is presented. (NQ)

Presents data collected concerning concepts and skills which should be emphasized in the general academic curriculum and in the industrial technology curriculum, recommended minor fields of study for industrial technology majors, characteristics of successful employees, and present and future professional industrial employment needs in the…

Reports on survey data revealing the changes in advanced reporting courses, particularly those focusing on investigative reporting and specialized reporting (urban affairs, business, law, education). (RL)

In the Soviet Union, all education is administered by the central government and key teachers and administrators are members of the Communist Party. From an early age, the minds of Soviet children are shaped according to strict guidelines. (Author/WD)

Where children of different cultural backgrounds are concerned, cultural variables and value systems as applied to knowledge must be given equal consideration when designing a curriculum that tranverses all content areas. (Author/CM)

Reports on an examination of the potential of teletext as a curricular resource across the school curriculum and as a more general educational information resource. Two curriculum design and development tasks carried out by student teachers, involving currently available pages from teletext and screened-data techniques, are described and…

Described is the chemistry curriculum at Cedar Valley College Campus, Lancaster, Texas, in light of "Skills for Living" document written to meet the Dallas County Community College District goal statement of equipping students for effective living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing community. (DS)

Suggested are a variety of ways in which the newspaper can be utilized to teach energy related concepts in the science classroom. Suggestions include using various parts of a newspaper to create energy-related activities. (DS)

Describes graduate and undergraduate program in Plant Engineering at Loughborough University of Technology, England. Central theme of program is that of failures which occur on plant. Almost all topics are related to deviation, maloperation, or failure in some way. (Author/JN)