This volume addresses issues related to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching practices as well as ESP teacher education as they arise in today's constantly changing and developing world. "ESP Teaching and Teacher Education: Current Theories and Practices?," supported by the Language Centre of the Cyprus University of Technology,…

In an effort to enhance the quality of education, universities and colleges are developing programs that help faculty and staff internationalize curriculum. These programs will purposefully develop the intercultural perspectives of students. "Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education" is a critical scholarly resource…

Examines questions, answers, levels, stages, roles, climate, and support as aspects of school-level decision making involved in introducing development education in the school. (RH)

In the rush to purchase computers, some schools have reversed the normal course of curriculum development. First develop the objectives for computer use, then purchase the computers. (MD)

Current educational literature is reviewed along with curricular approaches focusing on the contemporary crisis in school discipline. A variety of curricular approaches to student behavior problems is presented and discussed showing the use of curriculum in dealing with behavior problems and the effectiveness of these efforts. (JMF)

The keynote address to the 1987 Forum on Deafness of the Conference of Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf and the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf considers the educational reform movement, the role of politicians and business leaders, teacher education, and curriculum change. (DB)

Describes an undergraduate mathematics methodology class developed with the special needs of Special Education majors taken into account at the University of Alabama. (MD)

A curriculum planning model is presented to develop a comprehensive special education teacher preparation program. (CL)

This article describes the rationale and procedures of a clinical component in a teacher preservice program at the University of Chicago. (MLF)

Five curricular options which can be adopted for special education teacher training programs are discussed and evaluated as possible alternatives for addressing the computer literacy needs of special educators. (JW)

Discusses the need to upgrade the art component in elementary teacher education. Guidelines are included which can be used to expose prospective teachers to questions about children's art, visual perception, art appreciation, and teaching strategies. Suggestions for integrating guidelines into teacher education curricula are included. (AM)

This paper gives an overview of "The Schooled Mind: Do the Arts Make a Difference? An Empirical Evaluation of the Hamilton Fairfield SPECTRA+ Program, 1992-93." SPECTRA+ is an education reform, school renewal approach involving all students in the arts on a daily basis. The primary mission of SPECTRA+ is to improve education for children…

The history of the course as the fundamental unit of program structure in higher education institutions is explored in this article. Implications for teacher education are discussed. (DF)

Examines issues and trends (1960-1990) related to the instructional uses of computers. Major emphasis is given to a teacher education program that included experience with children, discussion among professionals, hands-on experiences, extensive examination of software, and curriculum development opportunities. (JN)

Proposes an arts education course for elementary school teachers which is designed to stimulate the teacher's aesthetic awareness and personal exploration. The author suggests that course content should be relevant to the learner and should stress personal experience as well as emotional and polysensory awareness of art forms. (AM)