This article describes the theoretical basis for and implementation of an individualized science curriculum at the elementary level. The program has the following objectives related to scientific curriculum: scientific literacy, affective and inquiry goals, and student self-direction and coevaluation. (HMD)

Discusses the importance of a curriculum planning policy which considers student diversity and is accountable to the student, the profession, and society. (RB)

Described and illustrated with examples is some of the curriculum development work conducted by the K-6 career education project of Eastern Illinois University. Four dimensions comprise the category Developmental Dimensions: coping behaviors, decision making, lifestyle, and self-development. Three are Interacting Dimensions: attitudes and…

The Business and Office Career Education Curriculum plan is discussed. Procedures for implementing the project are: identification and review of relevant curriculum materials; identification and development of curriculum materials to fill existing instructional system gaps; revision of existing materials; field testing of materials; and…

The author predicts that the affective movement in education will subside because the proponents of the movement have failed to develop curricula and other materials for potential practitioners outside the movement. (HD)

This paper examined the work of School Committees relative to the activities depicted in the theoretical framework of the previous article and the role of the Bureau of the National Board of Education, charged with the responsibility of developing various operational curricula and teacher instructional materials. (Author/RK)

This article discusses the problems of the gifted child in an ordinary school situation and the possible negative consequences. Lyons sees a long-term federal commitment through such as the OE's Office for the Education of the Gifted and Talented as being the key to providing these children with individualized learning programs. (JA)

Discusses reforms in curriculum development in classical studies programs in English secondary schools. (RL)

Describes how the National Clearinghouse for Smoking and Health can help a school in its fight against the smoking habit by (1) curriculum development and (2) teacher training. (Author/DN)

Provides three models as approaches to organizing the middle school in a variety of exciting ways: (1) an oscillating system, where students in communities move between basic studies and related arts and physical education, (2) an immersion system, where students in communities spend full time moving between interdisciplinary areas, and (3) a…

Author adapts the S-shaped curve of the product life cycle to that of the higher education curriculum. (CB)

A brief consideration of radio-television curriculum which states that students should be prepared for leadership in the industry rather than craft skills. (HB)

Author discusses a plan whereby a group of students would operate in a living-learning environment under a group of screened and dedicated teachers. (Ed./HS)

Summary of curriculum development in Atlanta schools, patterned after the Law in American Society Project. (JB)