During the 1970s, socioeconomic changes in Europe and Britain forced the British to reevaluate political education programs. This article describes the design and implementation of new curricula in an environment of severe financial constraints, decreasing classroom size, and teacher reluctance. For journal availability, see SO 509 175. (AM)

Examination of the theory of knowledge implicit in a discipline merits consideration for its necessary impact on curriculum, both in content selection and presentation. A conceptual change theory reveals the integral ties between knowing and learning and the examination of these issues must be subject-matter specific. (Author/MLF)

Describes attempt to collect and use data relating to use of English as an instructional medium for Chinese science students at University of Hong Kong. Gives examples of question patterns with blank content slots into which subject matter can be inserted. (BK)

Suggests that teachers can observe and research the processes of cultural transmission occurring in the classroom, and that their descriptions of "what is" can serve as a real-life database for the decisions of curriculum planners, present models for future study and evaluation, and illuminate questions of educational significance. (JD)

Describes and evaluates a project initiated by the Economics Association to develop economic understanding and an awareness of the importance of contemprary economic issues and problems by means of a two-year high school level introductory economics course. (Author/DB)

Presents some steps the superintendent can take to encourage academic excellence in his/her district. Provides guidelines to use in working with a curriculum committee. (IRT)

Discusses the importance of the design structure of total programs in computer assisted music instruction and presents a model for integrating computer assisted instruction materials into the music curriculum. Listed are objectives and their relevant behaviors for use in a CAI course of study in music education. (Author)

Strategies for curricular change in the reform of general education are as important as the substance of the change. Forty-three pitfalls and common errors in the process of reform are enumerated, in the areas of task force objectives and procedures, concepts of general education, program planning, proposal approval, and program implementation.…

Developments in educational philosophy since 1945 are summarized. Five expectations which educators have a right to see fulfilled by educational philosophy are given. (JMF)

Research on the School Health Curriculum Project is analyzed, including research on instrumentation development as well as on research assessing project impact on health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of those students exposed to the project. (JMF)

Discusses ways to teach word processing without equipment expenditures. These include development of basic secretarial skills, machine transcription skills, and supervisory skills; and use of model office simulations. (SK)

The article outlines a cognitive psychodevelopmental curricular approach for meeting the educational needs of young children enrolled in an Early Childhood-Exceptional Education Needs (EC-EEN) program. (SBH)

The author calls for a renewed commitment to comprehensive scope, high scholarly standards, consideration of all viewpoints, and attention to issues in the field of economics. (RJG)

Changes in the types of students enrolled in vocational agriculture and their interests, background, and needs suggest that agricultural educators should rethink the approaches currently used in curriculum development. The advantages of the core curriculum and the traditional approach to curriculum development need to be compared and weighed…

Stresses the need to improve the design of data processing curricula and to help students understand how technology affects human development and career choice. (JOW)