Describes the work model construct for instructional design that is used to improve the designer's approach to curriculum or syllabus construction and as the basis for assessment systems that act in a complementary manner with instruction. Several examples of its use in syllabus construction are provided. (Author/LRW)

This article focuses on the relationship between research and development and the types of justifications given for reform activities. It cautions that research is not to persuade others that an innovation works but rather to examine an innovation critically. (AIM)

Describes the systemic reform necessary to bring about the requisite changes that reflect those recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Among the characteristics of systemic professional development are a long-term collaborative plan focused on the total learning community with its construction by its participants.…

Dennis Herschbach's "Supporting the Proposition" argues that technology education should build on its pedagogical roots in industrial arts and let the past inform the future. Ernest Savage's "Opposing the Proposition" demonstrates that the framework and rationale of technology education is already based on a strong foundation…

The growing interest in adult education and mental health work is an opportunity to return to adult education's roots in social purpose education and critical pedagogy. Although such work is often thought of as recreational or therapeutic, recasting it in terms of teaching and learning and empowerment reveals its educational dimensions. (SK)

The term ecological self describes connections with and attitudes toward the natural environment. A young child has a unique way of knowing and experiencing the natural world that is different from adults. Frequent and positive experiences in the out-of-doors during childhood promote a positive attitude toward nature. (AMC)

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing changed its program for acute care nurse practitioners to keep up with the constantly changing health care system. The new curriculum model emphasizes diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic management. (JOW)

Analyzes National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) items to assess student understanding of spread as well as center, such as mean and median. Discusses implications for teaching statistics in 5th and 6th grade mathematics. (KHR)

Presents an argument for and offers illustrations of service learning in technical communication courses and curricula. Reviews service-learning literature, discussing specifically the advantages of projects to students, faculty, and the community. Describes three projects in which instructors and students integrated service learning and technical…

The artistic aspects of nursing are overshadowed by a scientific-technical emphasis. Nursing curriculum should demonstrate a balance of empirical, aesthetic, personal, and moral knowledge. Aesthetic knowledge can be enhanced through the use of literature. (SK)

A faculty development project increased nursing expertise in substance abuse issues through independent learning experiences, consultations, workshops, seminars, and retreats. A comprehensive evaluation plan measured impact on faculty, students, and curriculum through interviews, surveys, and a curriculum content map. (SK)

Uses a metaphor of an animal school (where teachers, students, administrators, and parents are represented by various species of animals) to address the nature of school curriculum. Synthesizes, from the description of the animal school, fundamental principles of curriculum that should be considered when improving school programs. (PA)

Describes efforts to implement earth science into the Texas science curriculum and the formation of the Earth Science Task Force to investigate possibilities for the implementation process. (YDS)

Developing technology education curricula based on the Standards for Technology Literacy involves a three-stage backward design process: (1) identifying desired results (what students should know, understand, and be able to do); (2) determining acceptable evidence for these outcomes; and (3) planning learning experiences and instruction to achieve…

Identifies a process developed in recent research to provide curriculum leaders and policymakers with a practical and flexible approach for designing and implementing curriculum. Investigates the engineering education context to identify issues that impinge on curriculum decision-making including the consideration of professional engineering…