Surveys the state of curriculum research and scholarship in the 1970s. Reviews debates over the scope of the field, the revolt against scientism and rationality, and a conservative backlash. (Contains 43 references.) (SK)

Presents a proposal for a panel discussion that intended to increase the coordination and understanding among the many and varied information science undergraduate programs. Topics to be discussed included the possible role of ASIS (American Society for Information Science) in identifying a common model curriculum and opportunities for student…

Responds to M. S. Tucker and J. B. Codding's criticism of the middle school concept in their 1999 article "Education and the Demands of Democracy in the Next Millennium." Notes that the authors apparently approve of middle school reform but over-generalize the term "middle school" to mean a building rather than a curriculum or…

Describes essential components for including genetics into undergraduate nursing education: a required basic science course in genetics and a model curriculum that integrates genetics content into nursing courses. (SK)

Discusses the issue of math problem solving and the concomitant concept of mental discipline/transfer of learning. Considers if there is any evidence to support the mental discipline theory. Discusses implications of the lack of mental discipline for the curriculum. Comments that "God gave humans two halves of the brain that are supposed to work…

Describes a structured method for writing and formatting lessons on using computers. Steps include applying the whole-part-whole model, selecting illustrations, and using clear, accurate instructions. (JOW)

Defines the core curriculum as that which is common rather than essential. Considers core curriculum at three different levels and recommends partial elective curriculum to prevent the risk of stereotypy among curricula. Includes 12 references. (Author/YDS)

Describes eThemes, a project in Missouri that supports teachers in integrating Internet resources into the instructional process with a more constructivist approach. Explains the process that accepts requests from teachers, finds Web sites that meet the requirements specified, and creates an archive of quality Internet resources for easy access…

Implementation of service learning in an accounting course yielded five success factors: institutional and individual conviction of its value, alliances with community agencies, intellectual and instructional legitimacy, faculty and student motivation, and appropriate assessments. The service learning component works best when it is optional and…

Notes that Great Britain is fast rediscovering the importance of university journalism education as opposed simply to on-the-job training. Examines the way journalism education is progressing in Britain and argues for a new approach to curriculum that would strengthen the professional education of media and communication practitioners. (RS)

Describes strategies and structures for preparing for professional practice, including different kinds of professional knowledge, self-directed learning, facilitated learning groups, and problem-based learning. (SK)

Introduces a project for planning a modern engineering design curriculum for the 21st century in the field of engineering design graphics. (Author/CCM)

Focuses on the relationship between mathematics and mathematics education on the one hand, and human behavior, societal models, and power on the other. Suggests a new concept of curriculum organized in three strands: (1) literacy; (2) matheracy; and (3) technoracy. This new concept sees education and scholarship as pursuing a major, comprehensive…

Asserts that although outcomes-led rational curriculum planning offers one way of creating coherent curricula in higher education, it is a poor approach to adopt. Describes an alternative, process model of curriculum creation and discusses the advantages it can have as an approach to planning coherent learning programs. (EV)

Presents a framework for nursing curricula based on five conceptual cornerstones: nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experience. Outlines desired outcomes for each cornerstone for associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. (Contains 47 references.) (SK)