The place of Euclidean deductive geometry in the secondary school curriculum is considered and implications for mathematical education are highlighted. (MN)

This article differentiates between curriculum development and instructional development and discusses the media specialist's role in these activities. (STS)

Examines the application of the first three phases (analysis, design, and development) of an instructional systems development model to curriculum changes in an existing program, radioman occupational speciality. (VT)

After noting the problems of identifying appropriate economic concepts to be included in the postsecondary business curriculum, the author lists twenty concepts relevant to the business school graduate and outlines four approaches for including economics in the curriculum planning process. The approaches are also depicted in chart form. (SH)

Notes that business students should be able to understand computer programming but do not have to perform as computer programmers, and presents a brief topic outline of material that should be included in a computer programming course for business students. (EM)

The textbooks used by public schools generally reflect the values and essential priorities of that society, and in cases of value and attitude conflicts arising in curriculum design, textbooks are apt to become prime targets for criticism. (MM)

Social studies educators in the coming years should concentrate on the humanizing elements of the curriculum to ensure that programs are social and humane. (MM)

One means of developing goals, objectives, instructional strategies and evaluation measures aimed at developing humanistic qualities or behaviors is through a dialogue between a trained discussion leader and a group of people with knowledge about the curriculum area to be developed. (Author/RK)

The author investigates the metaphysical bases of Hirst's solution to the dilemma of constructing curricula on the basis of epistemologically valid principles rather than on de facto social conventions. (MJB)

Reports the results of two surveys designed to determine what courses and in what sequence such courses should be offered after the introductory course in organizational communication. (MH)

In language education, several recent curricular developments from expressive writing to interactional reading share a common core of assumptions rooted in British Romanticism. This article compares central tenets of the New Literacy and Romanticism, focusing on the former's reconceptualization of the teacher, the student, and the language arts…

The principal's most powerful tool is the ability to integrate the total response of the school toward improvement. A principal that understands this works toward staff synergy and finds a model for this in the concept of "curricular unity." Includes a table and list of references. (MD)

The author of EDUCATION FOR DEMOCRACY defends its content and position on the teaching of history, geography, and democratic citizenship. Concludes that children must learn the knowledge, values, and habits that will best protect and extend our democratic heritage. (JDH)

Examines three broad areas related to the formal learning of engineering. These areas focus on: (1) approaches to learning; (2) developing engineering curricula; and (3) curriculum planning for the future. Also considers whether current engineering curricula can accommodate needed changes. (JN)