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Hurd, Paul DeHart – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
During the past fifty years movements to reform science education have used the same ideas for changing the context of science teaching. Policies need to be established for identifying the knowledge and skills necessary for reformulating the science curriculum. (MD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedDuschl, Richard A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Examines issues and developments surrounding early National Science Foundation (NSF) curriculum projects, providing a conceptual basis for understanding present science education issues on re-education of teachers and redesigning science curricula. The scientific community had great control on the NSF projects but did not consider new…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Inservice Teacher Education
The Reemergence of the National Science Foundation in American Education: Perspectives and Problems.
Peer reviewedHlebowitsh, Peter S.; Wraga, William G. – Science Education, 1989
Criticized are the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded curriculum reforms during the post-Sputnik epoch. The parallels and contrasts between the proposals of today's NSF and those supported during the late 1950s and early 1960s are outlined. The proper role of a policymaking body in American education is recommended. (YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Policy Formation
