The author believes that in an organization such as MENC (Music Educators National Conference), long range-planning is, in essence, long-range hoping, and suggests that it is time for MENC to undertake a reevaluation of the GO (Goals and Objectives) Project as it applies to a new decade. (Author/KC)

Presents a university-developed framework for a peace studies program on the high school level. Objectives include to develop a critical peace consciousness, to help students become responsible decision makers in questions involving violence, and to gain a deeper understanding of human potential. Journal available from World Studies Resource…

To increase student competence in writing and other basic skills in undergraduate psychology courses, several psychology instructors devised a approach for integrating writing into existing psychology courses. Suggested writing activities include asking students to write down their ideas during class discussion and write summaries of readings and…

Stresses that studying about religion in the public schools is an appropriate endeavor according to the 1963 Schempp and Murray Supreme Court decision. The goal of religious educational programs should be the enhancement of understanding, not the promotion of religion itself. (Author/KC)

Several definitions of education are reviewed and the intentions of the educators who proposed them are viewed in historical perspective. Various educational objectives and philosophies are explored. (JN)

Suggests that six target areas in the teaching of theory and musicianship need more attention and emphasis: listening, analysis, music reading, creativity, music writing, and keyboard harmony. Discusses content and sequence in music theory and presents two sample applications. (SJL)

Claims that social studies classroom teachers have a responsibility to teaching writing skills as well as content. Offers a five stage instructional strategy as a means of helping students improve their writing. Stages are gathering information, classroom discussion, writing assignments, peer assessment, and writing a model paragraph. (DB)

Identifies nine dimensions of curriculum for use in evaluating curricular innovations: principles, objectives, student entry behaviors, assessment tools, instructional materials, learning experiences, teaching strategies, content, and time. (KC)

Argues that an understanding of American ideals and democratic values should be part of high school minimum graduation competencies. (Author/SJL)

Extrapolating trends from the past, particularly since the middle ages and the renaissance, the author posits probable and possible structure, tendencies for the future role, activities, and content of American higher education. (SJL)

Stresses the need for examining the minimum competency testing movement in terms of: (1) the relationship between the goals of the curriculum and the content of such tests; (2) the concept of remediation; (3) the issue of discrimination; (4) open v secure (secret) testing: (5) the impact of standardized testing practices on early education. (GC)

The relative importance of objectives changes with the prevailing educational philosophy and the demands of the times. (JD)

Text of a speech made by Francis Keppel after receiving the James Bryant Conant Award at the Education Commission of the States (ECS) annual meeting. (MLF)

Discusses the role of the Human Services Center in synthesizing and integrating program components of a counselor education program. Three functions as a synthesizing element, as a control element, and as a feedback element are discussed. A rationale is presented linking the operation of the Center to systems theory. (Author)

Asserts that school systems will have to convert from their traditional methods of organizing and operating if competencies beyond the basic skills are to be taught. (Author/IRT)