Discusses the background for the evaluation of a new clinical course in medicine and possible methods and problems and outlines the planned strategy and initial experiences. (CHC)

A primary goal of any economics program should be a strong commitment to citizenship education. Other criteria are development of critical thinking skills, emphasis on basic conceptual tools of economics, objectivity of the materials, variety of instructional approaches, local curriculum goals, and a strong evaluation component. (Author/MLF)

Suggests a common format for analyzing and evaluating learning systems which takes into account costs, skill requirements and sequence, instructional techniques and requirements, motivational factors, and evaluation. (RAO)

Findings of an evaluation of the use of PLATO IV in support of a computer-based medical sciences curriculum indicate that PLATO IV can be used effectively in the creation and implementation of lessons and that it is an excellent host for lessons developed on another system. (RAO)

The model set forth in this article makes it possible to describe and judge an educational program (specifically, nursing) on the basis of data obtained through a specified inquiry process. It provides a systematic method for organizing various types of data and allows the examination of relationships among those data. (CT)

Discusses a three-legged stool for effecting creative change in industrial arts education. The strategies needed are results-oriented force, possibility thinking, and group-centered process. (JOW)

Discusses the type of fragmentation taking place in the curriculum, examines some of the forces causing it, and considers the educational effects. (Author/MLF)

The project evaluates an instructional sequence based on an application of Gagne's model of cumulative learning to a particular social science concept. Gagne's model is described briefly before the evaluation design is outlined. (Author/RC)

Epistemological analysis is used to further conceptions of the practical in curriculum endeavors. Employing a broad conception of knowledge, the practical is seen as having rich possibilities for dealing with significant curriculum issues. (Author/MLF)

Presents a brief summary of the current economic picture. Shares some teachers' and students' responses to recent books about labor history for children. Offers some thoughts about the coming school year. Invites students to reconsider what they know about the world of work. (PA)

Attempts to examine the place of mathematics in terms of the goals within education and in particular to seek reconsideration regarding who has the right to make such decisions. Stresses that there is no one answer because many influences change over time, and students may decide they do not wish to learn a subject. (AIM)

A national sample of 4-H curriculum materials was analyzed, showing fewer instances than expected of life skills that 4-H promotes (decision making, problem solving, leadership), little evidence of interpersonal skills and competencies (teamwork, negotiation, diversity), and great emphasis on knowledge acquisition skills. (SK)

Evaluation of a teacher-training program in school management targeted at middle managers is based on a survey of 129 course participants, with a 76 percent response rate. Participants were satisfied with course content, delivery strategies, and support facilities; dissatisfied with the lack of direct school experience. (Contains 5 tables and 34…

Examines case law on the subject of Bible instruction in the public schools, offers a detailed analysis and critique of the National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools curriculum, and provides suggestions for public schools contemplating adding a course on the Bible to their curricula. (Contains 89 references.) (Author/PKP)

In response to a 1983-84 school board mandate to evaluate its K-12 science program, a Maryland public school system invited local scientists, administrators, science teachers, parents, students, and graduates to serve as evaluators. The same community-based model was subsequently used to evaluate the mathematics program. (MLH)