This document contains entry-level practical nursing competencies arranged in eight categories. Each competency appears on a separate sheet on which is included a list of points of knowledge the student should possess in order to meet the competency and a statement regarding evaluative criteria for the competency. Competencies in the following…

The role of music education in the curriculum and the specific skills that should be developed by students at particular grade levels, as articulated by the state of Arizona, are described. It is stated that a comprehensive music program should afford students experiences in: performing/reading, creating/writing, listening/describing, and values.…

The Arizona Social Studies Framework formulates goals for student competency in four broad categories: knowledge and cultural understanding; understanding of democratic principles; individual and group participation in social political affairs; and fundamental skill attainment for effective citizenship. Under each social studies goal are listed…

Developed for the purpose of providing Oklahoma teachers and administrators with objectives upon which a curriculum could be formed, this guide presents learner outcomes for students of grades one through eight. Each subject discipline is described in terms of its philosophy, learning objectives, and skill areas. Subject areas presented include:…

This document lists the essential library, research, and reference skills to be mastered at each grade level from K to 12 in the Kentucky schools. This list was prepared in response to state legislation calling for the teaching and testing of essential skills in reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, and library, research, and reference skills…

This guide identifies instructional television resources that can be used by superintendents, district directors of instruction, curriculum writers, principals, and teachers in South Carolina to meet the specific instructional requirements of the Defined Minimum Program and the objectives of the Basic Skills Assessment Program. The 214…

This publication defines and outlines the state of Oregon's common curriculum goals for art education, an area of study that addresses the components of art production, art heritage, aesthetics, and art criticism. An overall goal for each one of these four strands is established, and content specific knowledge and skills that students should…

Oregon's common curriculum goals for music education, an area of study that addresses the components of valuing music, developing music literacy, performing music, and creating music are presented. An overall goal for each one of these four strands is established, and then the content specific knowledge and skills that students should possess by…

Developed for the purpose of providing teachers and administrators with objectives upon which a curriculum could be formed, this guide identifies standardized learner outcomes for secondary level science students. A philosophy of science education for Oklahoma schools is presented and student goals are specified. Objectives and descriptive…

The Indiana State Curriculum Proficiency Guides were developed to provide educators and state decision makers with a framework for evaluating local curriculum and instructional efforts and also to serve as an interactive, self-renewing instrument that would provide the best current thought on student learning needs. This Fall, 1986, Draft of the…

This guide provides student activities to be used in teaching mastery of the essential skills in library research and reference required at each grade level from K to 12 in the Kentucky schools, pursuant to 1984 state legislation. Listed under each skill for ease of correlation, the various activities include board games, group competitions,…

Designed to help Wyoming school districts meet the needs of their students and communities, this manual outlines the essential elements of a well-planned, comprehensive social studies curriculum. The four components of the program, each described in a separate section, are essentials of education, fundamentals of an exemplary social studies…

This curriculum guide is intended for use by superintendents, district directors of instruction, curriculum writers, principals, and teachers in identifying instructional resources that will aid their schools in meeting specific requirements of the Defined Minimum Program and objectives of the Basic Skills Assessment Program. It also aids in the…

This guide is intended for use by superintendents, district directors of instruction, curriculum writers, principals, and teachers identifying instructional television resources that will aid their schools in meeting specific instructional requirements of the Defined Minimum Program and objectives of the Basic Skills Assessment Program. Suggested…

Designed to assist local school districts in New Jersey with resources which might improve elementary science programs, this guide presents science proficiencies for grades K through 6. These proficiencies are illustrated by skills and standards that reflect the broad array of science topics and can be used as benchmarks for the development of…