Analyzes some two dozen course outlines and syllabi for courses in adolescent literature taught around the country. (DD)

Suggests some aspects of the school environment which can initiate graphing experiences as well as present some guidelines for graphing. (Author/RK)

Second language learners must acquire a generative system of grammar. There is, as yet, no way of describing notions in generative terms. Long-term syllabuses will have to continue to be syntactically based, but the incorporation of notions from a checklist is acceptable. (Author/JB)

The successful development of a basic movement program depends on the teacher's ability to recognize and to work effectively with varying levels of student motor and cognitive proficiency. (LH)

This document presents a revised curriculum guide for New York City public schools' Family Living including Sex Education programs. It is intended to serve teachers, supervisors, administrators, and parents. Schools are encouraged to use it as a basic guide for developing their own course outlines. The introduction presents program goals,…

One of a series of resources for teaching sociology at the postsecondary level, this volume contains syllabi and instructional materials for introductory courses in social psychology. The document is divided into five sections. Section I, an introduction, presents an overview of material, instructions for using the syllabi set, cost and ordering…

Describes a number of exercises and teaching methods for teaching rhythm and meter to elementary and secondary students. (RK)

A high school mathematics curriculum that teaches personal responsibility and decision-making skills as well as mathematics. (Author/MLF)

This curriculum guide contains 14 units for a course on nursing principles and skills needed by practical nurses. The 14 units of instruction cover the following: (1) using medical terminology; (2) practicing safety procedures; (3) using the nursing process for care planning; (4) using infection control techniques; (5) preparing a patient…

This curriculum guide from British Columbia is divided into five parts. Part 1, on using the guide, first explains the place of the guide in the provincial curriculum development and articulation processes. Four purposes are defined; the scope of the curriculum is outlined; and an overview of curriculum aim, learner goals, and topics is given. In…

Illustrates the different types of curriculum materials available for K-12 speech communication and theatre teachers through examples selected from the ERIC system. (MH)

Describes the curriculum for training professional literary translators used at the Gorky Literary Institute in Moscow. (AM)

An introductory history curriculum is described which is topical and question oriented, designed to encourage students to evaluate sweeping social changes instead of a strict chronology of events. A bibliography of recommended texts is included. (NHM)

Describes a business writing course outline, and suggests using student writing to teach students to write clearly and effectively in a business writing course. (MKM)

Presents an analysis of the various concerns that must be addressed in modern language syllabus design. A questionnaire on students' communicative needs is included. An attempt is made to differentiate among different syllabus forms. (AM)