Discusses the development and status of the speech communication field at the University of Virginia. (PD)

At the Kansas Institute, research has concentrated on the problems of learning disabled (LD) adolescents. Epidemiological studies revealed the unique characteristics of LD high schoolers. A curriculum comprised of strategy training, social skills, modified materials and instructional procedures was developed. Instructional, motivational, and…

The author discusses his opposition to gifted curriculum developed largely by teachers and suggests that real problems should be the focus of gifted programing. Two curriculum models are described according to four variables: the roles of students, knowledge, creativity, and teachers. (CL)

One hundred and twenty potential employers in food service and janitorial/maid service were surveyed. Subjects suggested 70 survival skills necessary for employment of severely handicapped persons. Five skills were unanimously agreed upon, including following one instruction at a time, demonstrating basic addition skills, and keeping one's hair…

This article by the Council of Europe shows that the state has created a mandatory school for all students between the ages of 11 and 15, the scuola media. The functions, structure, curriculum, grading of school work, and the stages in the introduction of the new school are discussed. (AM)

The components of behavior systems analysis and its application to the problem of designing an introductory psychology course are discussed. (RM)

Curriculum review committees, trapped by schools' departmental structure, can only reaffirm existing academic requirements and departments and can make changes only by adding to the curriculum. Curriculum change is needed, however. Schools should create curricula reflecting today's realities and needs, not the demands of colleges. (RW)

Analyzes and classifies various forms of curriculum development strategies; reviews and summarizes their use in terms of their major characteristics and consequences; analyzes their relative merits with respect to 10 criteria; and, finally, discusses their policy implications. (MLF)

Special educators and horticultural staff in rural Cherokee County, Alabama, collaborated on a curriculum guide intended to promote independent functioning at the job entry level. The guide, which covers such areas as work related skills, adapted equipment, and sales, has been used by mildly handicapped and nonhandicapped students as well. (CL)

Proposes seven principles of program evaluation to serve as guidelines for designing evaluation procedures in Australian schools. The object of evaluation is to generate useful information about the educational environment which can be used for decision making in the curriculum development process. (AM)

Discusses a study undertaken to determine how 12 elementary school classroom teachers planned social studies curriculum. Topics discussed include planning processes, influences of planning on the curriculum, and implications of the study. Findings indicated that planning does not necessarily follow the objectives-first model taught in many…

Examines the notion of coherence as a criterion of curriculum planning in England. Logically necessary links and educationally desirable links are discussed. One particular set of links--that between mathematics and certain other subjects in years three through five of secondary schooling--is examined in detail. (RM)

Discusses microcomputer instruction as an addition to the accounting curriculum and various elements to consider: equipment configuration needed, instructor training, adapting the microcomputer to the classroom, and outcomes of microcomputer use. (CT)

Proposes a model high school curriculum featuring five clusters of knowledge, including cultural studies, citizenship and societal studies, science and technology, health and recreation, and skills in learning, communicating, and thinking. Presents a "stratified needs assessment instrument" to assess the instructional time to be devoted to each…

Discusses the content and problems of contemporary social studies curricula. Recommends five guidelines for future social education, including teaching democratic culture, developing students' sense of community, studying the sociology of knowledge, analyzing social problems, and emphasizing global and future orientations. Suggests 12 steps to…