Changing philosophies and trends in teacher education are examined. (JD)

The fullest account yet of the plan to replace A level exams in the eighties. Looks at the pros and cons. (Editor)

Reviews the implicit educational assumptions which are made in curriculum design in geography, and explains those which relate to the aims and objectives of a course. For journal availability, see SO 506 593. (Author/AV)

To give some idea of specific projects that have been implemented within the UNESCO arts education program in recent years, 12 sectors of the program are described. (Author/RK)

At the present time, the soundest instructional approach in helping students to clarify their attitudes and behaviors toward alcohol use/abuse is to separate it from other components of drug education and treat it as a separate subject area. (MJB)

Two forums on the collegiate-level basic health course were held at the annual American School Health Association convention to discuss basic criteria (e.g., time schedules, teaching staff, grading, instructional strategies) and course content as taught at various universities. (MJB)

While the need for environmental education is now widely recognized, there is still a need for a clearer definition of a conceptual framework. Biological aspects of man's relationship with his environment are reviewed, and areas of stress identified, ecological, physiological, and behavioral, which environmental education may help to counteract.…

A community college photography teacher discusses his teaching methods and the content of his curriculum. (DC)

Discusses what to teach in the primary music curriculum and how to teach it. (RK)

Examines the rationale behind the speech faculty's successful service role at Ferris State College in Michigan. (MH)

The processes of curriculum policymaking and program development in teacher education are outlined. Tasks and decisions related to the processes are described. The significance of design criteria and the use of a unifying concept in curriculum planning in teacher education are explored. (Author/MT)

Uses an allegory involving prehistoric educators to examine how goals and objectives are developed and how they become entrenched and resistant to change. (JC)

To help educators design a balanced curriculum giving students opportunities to master knowledge and use it appropriately, this article explains curriculum design components and framework and provides advice concerning selecting the design, exploring sources, working with the committee, and developing guiding statements. Includes eight references.…

A statewide Oregon study shows educators making kindergarten more academic, against their better judgment. Findings imply the need for (1) principal support for kindergarten-specific training; (2) principal and teacher cooperation in developing appropriate educational experiences; and (3) discussion and resolution of differing goals and…

Commenting on Boskin's article "Observations on the Use of Textbooks in the Teaching of Principles of Economics," Case discusses the debate surrounding the sequence of principles courses and the content deemed necessary for corresponding textbooks. Case agrees with Boskin that key concepts should have more emphasis and concludes that…