Proposes a method for rectifying deficiencies in the widening horizons approach to organizing the elementary social studies curriculum. This method, referred to as "The Child's World," is intended to add relevance, coherence, and flexibility. (RM)

The author describes a model for microcomputer education designed for gifted students from primary to secondary grade levels. The program incorporates three levels--computer awareness, computer literacy, and computer programing. Each of the three levels is explored. (SW)

An integrative curriculum provided gifted junior high students with subject matter studies via mini courses and long term projects designed to promote motivation and stimulate thought. Changes in classroom environment included replacement of desks by tables and chairs. The integrative model allowed for student freedom and preference in learning…

An objectives approach to curriculum for special education students incorporates features of sequence including code, success criterion and assessment, age relationship, and record keeping. Such a structured approach, which uses behavioral objectives, provides for continuous assessment and promotes parent teacher cooperation. Potential problems…

Presents ideas regarding the inclusion of economics in the marketing and distributive education (MDE) program at the secondary level. Specifically explains how economics fits into the MDE program, identifies economic concepts relevant to marketing, and discusses available materials and instructional aids. (JOW)

Argues that a contemporary approach to general education should include the concept of uncertainty, to prepare students for a world in which uncertainty will be a recurrent and major fact. Sees the study of statistics and statistical thinking as a possible model for introducing uncertainty. (DMM)

The author asserts that there can be no single curriculum for all gifted students because any curriculum must be modified for particular needs. The proliferation of commercial curricula and identification processes which do not stress differences among gifted students are two reasons for the myth of a single curriculum. (CL)

Victor E. Frankl's theories concerning suffering and the meaning of life are discussed. There are many educational applications of Frankl's theories, which involve shock, apathy, refusal to make decisions, denial of wants and needs, and loss of identity. (CJ)

The period of adulthood has, with few exceptions, been ignored in terms of its vocational aspect, although it is precisely a knowledge of this aspect that may prove essential in the planning of continuing education curricula or the conception and application of strategies permitting adult personal and vocational development. (BRR)

Examines ways in which economics can enhance the business education curriculum. Discusses the process of using existing curriculum as the basis for integration using four steps: (1) examination of economic content, (2) examination of course curriculum, (3) determination of applicable economic concepts, and (4) selection of activities and…

Provides a brief history of industrial arts curriculum development, a rationale for a technology-based study of industrial arts, and the use of a systems view in understanding and interpreting technology. (SK)

A teaching plan for a moral education program aimed at the children of nonbelievers, which the Union of Freethinkers would like implemented in the curriculum of Finnish schools, is outlined. (RM)