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Flinders, David J.; And Others – Curriculum Inquiry, 1986
Explores the concept of "null curriculum"--what schools do not teach. Attempts to define the term, focusing on possible uses in theory, research, and practice. While hard to define and limited as a research concept, "null curriculum" can inform cosiderations of curriculum goals, content, and selection criteria. Lists eight…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems

Christopher, James R. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1990
Discusses objectives of "Canada in a North American Perspective," a controversial postsecondary course taught as an Ontario Academic Credit course. Argues examination of Canada's perspective and history as a North American nation can benefit from comparison to the United States. Suggests this continentalist approach need not diminish…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development

Van Koevering, Thomas E.; Stiehl, Richard B. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Reports on a study which was conducted to provide a sample of biology teachers an opportunity to describe their experiences and opinions regarding the controversial issue of evolution and creation as it relates to teaching about the origins of life. Provides the objectives, sample selection, an analysis, and a conclusion. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Creationism

Case, Roland – Social Education, 1993
Asserts that global education has two interrelated dimensions: (1) a substantive, or knowledge of the world and how it works; and (2) a perceptual, or an orientation or world view. Contends that global education can provide a powerful focus for improving educational quality and help students cope with emerging global realities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Cultural Images, Educational Objectives

McCall, Richard P. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2000
Results of a survey of the 81 colleges of pharmacy affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy regarding requirements of physics in the pre-pharmacy curriculum are presented. The author concludes that colleges that do not currently require a course in physics in their pre-pharmacy curriculum should consider adding one. (Author)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education
Vermont State Dept. of Education, Montpelier. – 1986
This handbook, which suggests resources for curriculum development, is designed to assist schools in meeting the curriculum requirements of Vermont's Public School Approval and to be a resource for local districts developing curriculum. Sections are represented on: (1) establishing the necessity for curriculum revision and/or development; (2)…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Guides

Alexander, Gary – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1986
Discusses four fundamental issues of the "creation-science" and evolution debate: the prevalence of creation myths, an assumed scientific world view, public schools as moral supremacy battlegrounds, and the general population's scientific and religious illiteracy. Calls for free inquiry into the nature of the world's religious traditions and…
Descriptors: Christianity, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Evolution

Parelius, Robert J. – Teaching Sociology, 1992
Discusses Rutgers University's departmentally based "Gateway" retention program for underprepared students. Explains that, in "Gateway Sociology 101," students learn sociology in extraordinarily positive conditions. Reports that instructors pursue expanded goals, offer extra classroom time, monitor attendance, teach in teams,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Course Content, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
Glass, Thomas E. – Educational Facility Planner, 1991
Contends that preparation programs in educational administration usually do not directly cover facility planning or construction, or the assessment and maintenance of existing facilities. Suggests areas to be addressed in an educational facilities planning course. (12 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Course Content, Educational Facilities Planning, Facility Requirements
National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA. – 1989
In this monograph, certain viewpoints, strategies, and policy tips have been separated from the main text. These "notebooks" of information, taken together, comprise a useful handbook for school officials who want to recognize censorship, put it in perspective, and prepare for consequent controversy. The purpose is to provide workable strategies…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Censorship, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development

Totten, Samuel – Educational Leadership, 1986
Since the United Nations adopted the International Bill of Human Rights in 1948, the deprivation of human rights has been rampant and brutal. To help students understand human rights devaluation and protection issues, teachers in all curricular areas can use three primary elements: knowledge, values, and social participation. (11 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education

Molnar, Alex – Educational Leadership, 1986
In the last decade, human rights has become a highly visible isssue in United States foreign policy. Schools can't sidestep this controversy, since human rights concerns are an inextricable part of U.S. political heritage. Schools can use a number of teaching approaches to help students understand the complexities and contradictions involved. (2…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education

McKenzie, Jim; And Others – Studies in Higher Education, 1985
Course content in professional education is a weak indicator of whether the student will develop professional competence. An independent study course available in London for professionals emphasizes development of cognitive abilities to organize and present complex information and to learn inductively from experience, accurate empathy, proactive…
Descriptors: Competence, Course Content, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Haas, Mary E., Ed.; Laughlin, Margaret A., Ed. – 1997
This book focuses on the 10 social studies strands recognized by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). The book is intended to help social studies educators design, implement, and assess social studies teaching and learning practices. This publication consists of a series of articles reprinted from a variety of sources and includes…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Anthologies, Course Content, Criteria

Mergener, Michael A. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1991
A study to quantify continuing education credit hours awarded for pharmacy home study is reported. Selected home study courses were administered to volunteers under supervision. Time needed for completion and examination, learner assessment of difficulty, and word count and number of questions per lesson were used to calculate credits. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Credits, Course Content, Higher Education, Home Study