Author attempted to clarify the issues and to provide the background needed to understand the roots and assumptions of the movement towards accountability as well as the movement to technologize curriculum planning and teaching. (Author/RK) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Procedures (Evaluation).

A discussion of whether pilot testing or a panel review is the most effective way to evaluate curriculum materials. (HB)

Advocates greater study of the formal qualities of film. (CH)

Described are some of the activities, roles, problems and projects of the Education (Research) Committee of the Association for Science Education. (PEB)

This report gave a brief overview of points that came up in a discussion of examinations policy in relation to the achievements and aims of comprehensive schools, the subject of the annual Forum/CCE conference this year. (Author/RK)

Explains a new concept in master's degree programs for students who are professionally oriented. (RB)

A scheme that can be used in developing objectives and procedures to insure continuity between the definition of needs and the subsequent solution design. (Author)

Using steps in constructing a building as guidelines, the booklet discusses elements in developing programs and curricula for the gifted and talented. Addressed are the following aspects: defining the needs of the gifted and talented, locating resources, involving faculty and administration, brainstorming concept areas and goals, and planning a…

Article outlined the roles and responsibilities that principals have in assisting in the development of a long range curriculum design. (Author/RK)

The experience of UWW at Morgan State College in Maryland with contracts, including costs of the program.

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center on the need for courses and materials to teach students about the mass media. (Author)

The individualization of instruction, (the IGE program), the built-in planning system which provides released time, and the curriculum coordination of the Instructional Improvement Committee increase the probability for the establishment of a cognitive, practical approach to learning. (Author)

Ten common errors in planning a Computer Managed Program are listed. (HB)

Presents a framework to help schools make environmental education integrated. The framework is also designed to help teachers decide if and what activities would be appropriate for their classes and to show how decisions can be made which relate environmental education within and across grades. (Author/EB)