Presents experts' and politicians' comments on the type of curriculum which would meet students' vocational education needs in Britain. Based on analysis of these comments, proposes a curriculum framework for vocational education in schools and colleges. (Author/AEM)

Outlines the problems England and Wales are facing with primary- and secondary-level standardized testing, in particular, whether brighter students should be given a more difficult test, and whether current English curriculum prepares students adequately for it. (JC)

Describes the use of journals in a graduate curriculum class, intended to lend a professional focus while encouraging the writers to clarify their understandings and relate their learning to their personal and professional lives. (SR)

This study examined conditions under which three substance abuse curricula were implemented in three Oregon school districts. Data related to teachers' involvement were collected from interviews of 44 teachers in 21 schools. Information from program coordinators included details of implementation of curricula with 4,325 students. (Author/JL)

Definitions of specific medical competencies to be acquired by medical students in the course of their studies may be derived from the juxtaposition of a list of generic competencies with a list of appropriate subject areas. The operation of the method is demonstrated in relation to the curriculum of The Beer Sheva Medical School, Israel.…

Paper reports the development and application of a framework for assessing course characteristics. Discussion focuses on the usefulness of the framework for predicting variance in students' performances and constructing, evaluating, and revising curriculums. (RB)

Presents model of direct social work practice including four categories of roles. Provides results of survey of schools of social work (N=40) and an examination of actual practice in one state which indicated that important roles are not taught to all direct practice students. Discusses need for research on the nondirect client intervention roles.…

Discusses development and use of an aquatic studies conceptual scheme which has been used in the Project COAST (Coastal, Oceanic and Aquatic Studies) at the University of Delaware. Sample concepts and results from field testing of the curriculum are included. (DH)

Describes a study conducted to obtain information on how microcomputers and, to a lesser extent, mainframe computers are being used in the finance area. The primary focus was on the undergraduate level finance curriculum. Information was gathered on the extent of microcomputer utilization, utilization of microcomputer laboratories, and…

Outlines how the Language Arts Curriculum was evaluated for scope and sequence within the Winnsboro Independent School District (Texas). (MD)

The organization and operation of a flexible, modular core dental curriculum used at the University of Florida are described, experiences with 10 years of its use are outlined, and further refinements are projected. (MSE)

Women's studies are now an established element in the adult education curriculum; men's studies have yet to become so. The author discusses some of the reasons for this and mentions some of the developments in exploring the role of men in society. (Author)

Discusses collaborative action research, a method by which teachers can update their curricula together. The authors give examples of how this method could work. Also, they suggest how this concept can be broadly applied to working with groups external to the school. (CT)

Discusses a report of a project that aimed to research needs and develop materials for the teaching of physics in vocational high schools. Describes the model that provided the framework and terminology for discussion at all stages of development, evaluation, and revision of materials. (JOW)

A survey of 250 successful people from diverse educational backgrounds was conducted to measure their retention of terms and facts studied in elementary social studies, English, and math. Results suggest that much of the elementary school curriculum is not necessary for successful adulthood. (TE)