There is constant pressure on governments and policy makers to raise the standard of education, and to develop appropriate curriculum and pedagogies for students. It is no easy task. This book presents eight specific case studies of education reform implementation which capture how the design and implementation choices of policy makers are shaped…

In today's digital society, computational thinking (CT) is a critical component of all children's education. In "Computational Thinking Curricula in K-12," editors Harold Abelson and Siu-Cheung Kong present a range of professional perspectives on the most effective ways to integrate CT into school curricula. Their edited volume, which…

Community colleges, which serve almost half of postsecondary students in the United States, are receiving ever-increasing attention from policymakers and researchers. Although these institutions have always served a wide range of people in their communities, the number of students who enter community college requiring additional preparation before…

This paper examines an important component of the developing field of education in emergencies: curriculum decision-making processes. The paper argues that in order to fully meet the commitment articulated by the INEE Minimum Standards to provide quality education for all, curricula decisions cannot be ignored or postponed until after a crisis has…

Offers guidelines for developing a concrete curriculum in school systems, from adopting a curriculum policy to writing the document. (WD)

These guidelines are designed to integrate arts and humanities into the secondary curriculum by recommending the subject areas to be included, the classroom environment to be fostered, instructional approaches, possible courses, and methods of implementation at all levels from that of the teacher to the state department of education. The…

The Montana Social Studies Model Curriculum Guide specifies social studies core curriculum standards that must be completed by all K-12 students in order to meet Montana graduation requirements. The first of six sections, "A Model Curriculum Framework," provides the essence of the model guide with the K-12 model learners goals for the…

Explains basic components of a report which proposes a curriculum philosophy to unify the education of Scotland's 10-14 age group and to counteract discontinuities between primary and secondary schooling. Presents critiques of the report by six writers whose views range from scepticism to positive endorsement. (JHZ)

In Norway changes in legislation in recent years have loosened the firm hold of Christian philosophy in the schools and given room for alternative secular philosophy. This article presents background information and an outline of the basic plan for life philosophy as a school subject. (Author/SJL)

This issue of CPRE Policy Briefs draws on a report by William Clune and others entitled "The Implementation and Effects of High School Graduation Requirements: First Steps Toward Curricular Reform." Evidence from this indepth study of the effects of education policies in six states indicates that state-mandated increases in minimum course…

The purpose of this booklet is to clarify what can be taught about religion in public schools while remaining within constitutional guidelines and using teaching material that is pedagogically sound. The first section, "Religion is a Fact of Life," covers the historical background, the current situation, and issues to resolve in teaching about…

A survey of 100 medical schools concerning training and preventive measures used to protect student health and safety found 60 percent felt students were adequately prepared to work safely; 11 percent did not. Over one-third planned to revise health and safety training. School adoption of policies, procedures, and uniform curriculum is…

The Utah 1991 revised social studies core curriculum guide specifies standards that must be completed by all students in grades 7-12 in order to meet Utah graduation standards. A review of the K-6 social studies curriculum also is included. The core curriculum is intended to represent ideas, concepts, and skills that provide a basic social studies…

This document describes the objectives and focus of a workshop convened by UNESCO in 1982 to design and develop frameworks for training national curriculum specialists, and presents three "workshop products," i.e., reports on policy resulting from the workshop. Part one outlines purpose of the workshop and lists the participants from eight…

Designed to aid public school educators in placing Vietnamese refugees in American schools, this four-part publication describes the Vietnamese educational system. Part 1 outlines subject requirements and their time allotments by grade level. The Vietnamese curriculum is further subdivided into courses for boys and girls where applicable. Part 2…