This position paper argues that nothing is as important in science or science education as evaluation. Five crucial ways in which evaluation enters science education are detailed and the legitimacy of evaluative knowledge is established. The specific curricular possibilities of evaluation in science education are outlined. (BT)

This paper presents a data-based, conceptual framework to assist researchers and practitioners in choosing programs that promote social and emotional competence in elementary school children. The following topics are addressed: (1) how the conceptual frameworks researched were chosen; (2) the utility of each framework; (3) description of the…

A social studies teaching survey which focused on teaching methods and materials, learning experiences, social studies skills, and social studies teaching problems was circulated to 500 elementary teachers in East Los Angeles. The results were presented. (RM)

The Classics Department of Camden School reacts enthusiastically about their experiences with the Cambridge Latin Course. (RL)

The major conclusion derived from questionnaires mailed to a random sample of New York teachers evaluating the eleventh grade curriculum revealed that teachers felt the quality of teaching was affected by the excessive quantity of materials; most placed emphasis on only four of seven topic areas; and a majority agreed too much material was…

The current teacher education program at Missouri Western College is described and evaluated. (MM)

Social work must address itself to educating students in the field of human sexuality. In this study, forty social work students were tested to determine how their Sex Knowledge Inventory scores compared with those of other professional students. Tests revealed the social work student was not as knowledgeable. (Author)

Conservation and conservation education are critically examined, their definitions, foundations, principles, concepts, weaknesses, failures, and successes. It is concluded educators must first educate themselves, or environmental education will fail the same way conservation education has failed to educate Americans to the intricate…

An attempt is made here to summarize briefly some of the challenges facing curriculum evaluation and evaluators. Further, suggestions are made for policy decisions and directions that research and applications might take. (Author/CB)

Article attempts to show that consultation with pupils will be of positive help to the English Department, offering an immediate stimulus for the periodical reconsideration of the syllabus. (Author)

Sixteen criteria are described for evaluating elementary school science curriculum materials. Each is briefly described. (PS)

Author suggests an addition to the school staff, one who can evaluate proposed changes in terms of the school's long-range objectives. (SP)

Describes in some detail the Curriculum Evaluation Model, "a technique for calculating the cost-effectiveness of alternative curriculum materials by a detailed breakdown and analysis of their components, quality, and cost. Coverage, appropriateness, motivational effectiveness, and cost are the four major categories in terms of which the…