This study examined the effectiveness of the Early Childhood Curriculum (ECC) as a viable instrument for the immediate acceleration of cognitive development among preschoolers. During an eight month tutorial project, ten 3-year-old children received one 15 minute lesson each week from the curriculum. (Author/SB)

College-level political science teachers were surveyed regarding the character of the introductory political theory course and their attitudes toward including political theory in the curriculum. Findings indicate that political theory has become a dynamic and valuable element in the curriculum, following a decline in popularity during the 1950s…

Discusses a number of issues and problems related to the general topic of curriculum, including definitional problems and issues involving curriculum design, curriculum engineering, and curriculum theory. (JG)

A total of 79 children, enrolled in 8-month treatments in a textbook series and a science course improvement program, were tested for their attitudes toward science, the scientific process and scientists. Few significant differences between groups and sexes were found. (CP)

Impact of a consciousness-raising module offered in 50-minute class periods over 20 consecutive school days to junior and senior high school women was evaluated. Women who participated became more liberal in their beliefs about women's rights and roles and also showed increases along several dimensions of self-actualization. (Author)

Problems associated with current expertise in evaluation are discussed. Since evaluators are not always able to reliably achieve all levels of an evaluation project, these tasks are categorized into five levels of complexity. The author suggests a more accurate label for evaluators, "descriptive inquiry specialists," and includes guidelines for…

How well Canadian social studies education relates to world issues and the "new social studies" as defined in the United States is examined. (Author/DE)

An empirical study on the curricular content of lectures offered to education students in the Federal Republic of Germany was designed to ascertain what knowledge and competency can be acquired by attending the available courses. In German; introduction in English. (MM)

A quantitative theory of student trajectories in a computer assisted instruction course for deaf students is developed and tested. The theory rests on certain qualitative assumptions about information processing. The fit of data to theory is reported in terms of the standard scale of grade placement. (Author/DEP)

The paper reviews major objectives of introductory psychology courses; suggests a possible alternative to the traditional introductory course; and summarizes a follow-up evaluation of the alternative teaching approach. The summary compares results from a similar evaluation of another institution's traditional general psychology course. (Author/JR)

The challenges of educational accountability and the National Consumer Health and Promotion Act of 1976 make clear the present need for systematic action in evaluating the value and effectiveness of school health education programs. (MB)

Discusses a study designed to determine existing trends in the backgrounds and qualifications of public relations instructors and how these might affect public relations education. Available from: Public Relations Review, Ray Hiebert, Dean, College of Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. (MH)

Suggests methods of curriculum development in the speech communication discipline that would offer students opportunities to acquire information and master skills that will enhance academic success and career development. Available from: ACA Bulletin, Robert Hall, Editor, Speech Communication Association, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1001, Falls…

Discusses the findings of a nation-wide study to assess changes in news and editorial programs since 1970 and to determine the reasons for such changes. (KS)

Presents chapters two and three of TOWARD CIVILIZATION: A REPORT ON ARTS EDUCATION prepared by the National Endowment for the Arts in response to a Congressional mandate calling for an arts education study. Chapter two examines the elementary secondary arts curriculum, and chapter three argues for an enhanced understanding of the arts curriculum.…