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Evans, Ronald W. – Social Studies, 1989
Discusses the factors that must be considered by the issue-centered advocates in order to successfully oppose the attack on social studies by those advocating U.S. history and geography at the center of the curriculum. Suggests that social studies professionals should organize and that a national clearinghouse for issue-centered materials be…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Associations

Bedard, Roger L. – Design for Arts in Education, 1989
Reviews the problems and challenges created by the demise of the American Theatre Association (ATA). Emphasizes that theater education is not adequately represented in the nation's schools. Defines theater education issues as theater education curriculum, assessment instruments, theater teacher training, and subject matter endorsement. (GG)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dramatics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement

Hinshaw, C. Elton; Siegfried, John J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Describes the aim of the American Economic Association (AEA) to educate the public about economic questions and economic literature. Discusses conferences, publications, and the work of the AEA in developing economics, statistics, and reasoning as important parts of a general curriculum. Includes information on teacher training programs, advanced…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Economics, Economics Education, Educational History
ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education, Boulder, CO. – 1982
Aids for developing social studies curricula is the topic of this annotated bibliography. The following kinds and amounts of materials are cited: (1) 19 citations from "Resources in Education" (RIE); (2) 10 citations from "Current Index to Journals in Education" (CIJE); (3) 15 commercially available "Resource…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Associations

Susi, Frank R. – Journal of Dental Education, 1986
A survey of dental school course directors concerning their knowledge and use of curriculum guidelines provided by the American Association of Dental Schools found that many are aware of the guidelines and find them useful. Further guideline dissemination efforts and determining priorities for curriculum elements are recommended. (MSE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Dental Schools, Higher Education

Okeson, Jeffrey; Buckman, James – Journal of Dental Education, 1981
Guidelines developed by the Section on Dental Anatomy and Occlusion of the American Association of Dental Schools for use by individual educational institutions as curriculum development aids are provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Behavioral Objectives, Course Content, Course Descriptions

Short, Edmund C. – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1991
Careful work in comparing, analyzing, and critiquing the positions and communications put forth by various professional curriculum organizations would be valuable to the curriculum research community. Provides an example: "Principles for Australian Curriculum Reform," prepared by the Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA). (MLF)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Associations

Journal of Dental Education, 1981
Guidelines developed by the Section on Endodontics of the American Association of Dental Schools for use by educational institutions as curriculum development aids are provided. Endodontics is that branch of dentistry dealing with diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions that arise as a result of pathoses of dental pulp. (MLW)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Dental Schools

Journal of Dental Education, 1981
Necessary elements for curricular guidelines developed by sections of the American Association of Dental Schools and approved by the association are outlined. Elements include course interrelationships, objectives, prerequisites, content outlines, sequencing, faculty and facility needs, bibliography, statement of authorship, and committee members.…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development

Schneider, Carol G. – Liberal Education, 1991
The individual element of multicultural education needs to be recognized. The Association of American Colleges' national project, "Engaging Cultural Legacies: Shaping Core Curricula in the Humanities," helps colleges develop curriculum that challenge students to explore the humanities as reflected in their own social values, ideas, and…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Core Curriculum, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development

Risinger, C. Frederick – Social Education, 1991
Presents the presidential address of the 1990 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annual meeting. Contends the current debate over social studies curriculum should continue to examine a variety of curriculum models. Argues the source of curriculum content should reside in the citizenry. Maintains educators must redirect their energies…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Curriculum Development, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
Brandt, Ronald S.; And Others – 1988
This monograph presents commentaries on the book "Dimensions of Thinking: A Framework for Curriculum and Instruction" (which organizes research and theory from several sources into a framework for teaching thinking), by four of its seven authors. The four articles are as follows: "The Development of 'Dimensions of Thinking'"…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development

Academic Medicine, 1991
The process used by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine to develop core curriculum guidelines for third-year family medicine clerkships is described, the guidelines are presented, and dissemination, implementation, and further development activities are outlined. The work was supported by a Department of Health and Human Services grant.…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Sharp, Peggy Agostino – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1987
Offers ten suggestions for developing the role of library media centers and media specialists within schools that center around improved communication with teachers, administrators and the public, involvement with curriculum decisions, familiarity with library materials, increased promotion of the media center, and professional development. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Exhibits, Learning Resources Centers

Journal of Geography, 1997
Presents the current and preeminent policy statement of the Commission on Geographical Education of the International Geographical Union. Reiterates the vital importance of geographic education and outlines general standards for curriculum planning. Addresses a broad range of issues including fundamental concepts, research and educational…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Development, Educational Planning