The Comparing Options in Secondary Mathematics: Investigating Curriculum (COSMIC) project is a longitudinal study of student learning from two types of mathematics curricula: integrated and subject-specific. Previous large-scale research studies such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicate that numerous variables are…

This article attempts to establish the scope of critical management education in a formal educational setting. It is based on an empirical study of 24 academic staffs' experience of engaging critical management education in four UK University Business Schools. The study seems to show that there are significant barriers to and potential pitfalls in…

It has been suggested that growing interest in curriculum assessment and development in higher education is the result of a number of external and internal factors. External factors include increasing government interest in quality assurance, accessibility, and degree completion rates; growing recognition of the important role university graduates…

How does one develop and deliver the integrated core of a cross-disciplinary arts and sciences undergraduate degree when the degree program has no departmental or college home and no full-time faculty, but plenty of enthusiastic students who are looking for a unique educational experience? This article outlines how a formalized curriculum…

Entrepreneurship, both in commercial and social enterprise development, has become an essential component in sustaining thriving communities in the region. An expanded dedication to entrepreneurship can open up economic opportunities while simultaneously furthering the educational missions of colleges and universities by promoting a scholarship of…

The slippery downhill slide of geography as a taught subject in Tasmanian schools is a lamentable case of lost opportunity. Curriculum reforms reported in previous Forum papers for IRGEE (Robertson, 2003a, 2003b) highlight the time lag in responses to these changes by geography educators. Perhaps because they have steadfastly held to the belief…

The United States Department of Education recognizes and supports exemplary programs through the National Diffusion Network (NDN). Established in 1974, NDN is based on the belief that there are few problems encountered by schools that have not been solved successfully in some other location. The primary function of NDN is to disseminate…

This document is an evaluation of the social science program in the Des Moines (Iowa) Public Schools. The program is a traditional instructional program that grows conceptually with the student and is designed to meet the needs of students and society. The elementary program meets state guidelines and is the expanding horizon program researched…

The findings of the fifth of a continuing series of CIN reports sponsored by "Social Education" and the Social Science Education Consortium are reported. Twenty-one new social studies curriculum materials are analyzed in the report. (JR)

Results of an informal survey conducted by members of a curriculum committee of NCSS and others who expressed an interest in social studies curriculum revision and evaluation, describe and evaluate the dissemination and utilization of the NCSS Curriculum Guidelines published in 1971. (JR)

Presents a summary of findings of the Urban Institute's evaluation of Head Start experience with the health education curriculum guide "Healthy, That's Me" (developed for OCD), in 1972-73. Recommendations included expanded use of curriculum, revisions in materials, and more extensive teacher training. (ED)

Presents the various steps behind the development and use of the Guilford College course evaluation questionnaire. (PG)

Describes analysis of data obtained from junior science classes studying the Australian Science Education Project in Tasmania (Australia) in 1973. Test scores were obtained on the TOES and the TOUS. Results of the analysis are reported and interpreted. (RH)

A second survey of a volunteered panel of readers of Social Education on trends and practices in social studies reports on the perceived climate for innovation. (JH)

In response to assumptions that inquiry processes and methodology will best develop a student's cognitive skills, seven questions are posed to highlight key points that inquiry oriented curriculum materials must provide. (JH)