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Adick, Christel – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1992
Asserts that school textbooks are significant factors in the school curriculum and, therefore, in curriculum reform efforts. Reports on a case study of textbook development for the new subject of education in German secondary schools. Finds that even in a new subject area, textbook content is uncritical and conforms to state-issued guidelines.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Educational Trends
Brennan, John, Ed.; And Others – 1996
The relationship between higher education and the world of work is examined in terms of the changing structures of higher education institutions and the effect of the relationship on curricula. An international perspective is provided on the changing nature of employment and the labor market; the increasing diversification of higher education…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Planning, College Curriculum, Comparative Education

Stassen, Manfred; Kraemer, Dagmar – Social Education, 1993
Introduces part 1 of a special section on teaching about Germany and the European Community. Argues that the end of the Cold War and the movement toward European economic union brought new political realities that will affect the United States. Contends that the data about Germany and Europe presented is timely and more appropriate for classroom…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Citizenship Education, Cultural Exchange, Cultural Influences

Totten, Samuel; Feinberg, Stephen – Social Education, 1995
Discusses key concerns regarding issues of rationale, methodology, and resources when teaching about the Holocaust. Identifies 12 objectives and 5 content criteria for the topic. Includes five frequently asked questions about the Holocaust and their answers from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, European History

Astleitner, Hermann; Leutner, Detlev – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1994
Contends that, for several years, the benefits of computers in schools and vocational training have been undisputed. Asserts that an evaluation of instructional functions reveals several shortcomings. Presents a classification scheme of teaching models and specific skills that should be stressed in future teacher training. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change

Kleg, Milton – Social Education, 1995
Contends that teaching only about the 1933-1945 period of German persecution of Jews serves a very limited purpose. Argues that the foundations of anti-Semitic beliefs and practices have a long history and should be part of Holocaust education. Describes the origins, development, and key events in anti-Semitism in Europe. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Christianity, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development

Drew, Margaret A. – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that any historical literature needs to be evaluated both as history and literature. Presents a review of recommended books for teaching about the Holocaust. Asserts that no single book can convey the full story and true horror of that historical period. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education