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Barrot, Jessie S. – Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 2023
This study critically examines the K-12 curriculum reform in the Philippines and suggests ways on how it can move forward. Specifically, three recent curriculum guides (i.e., science, mathematics, and English) were analysed to determine how they fit with the Education 4.0 milieu. Using a curriculum analysis matrix, the findings indicate that these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, National Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
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Parsons, G. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1979
Reviews literature syllabuses recommended by eight examining boards in England for in-depth study by high school students. Findings indicated that syllabuses are conservative in nature, do not include much modern literature, and generally include fiction which either portrays women as unimportant or does not portray women at all. (DB)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Assessment
Stetson, Elton G. – 1996
This reports presents a detailed description of curriculum reform efforts in four states that exemplify particular approaches to developing curriculum. In California and South Carolina, curriculum standards are influenced most heavily by subject-matter professionals through a top-down process; the lay public is asked to review and make recommended…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies
Erbes, Robert L. – 1988
Teaching critical thinking is difficult in elementary music instruction because of the limited time devoted to music; yet it must be considered a vital part of music instruction, as students must not only become knowledgeable about music, but should also learn to think intelligently about music. Recommendations for the content of elementary music…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
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Brophy, Jere E.; Alleman, Janet – Social Education, 1993
Argues that the elementary social studies curriculum is based on unimportant and disconnected topics that are of little relevance or interest to students. Proposes a curriculum based on major social education goals such as shelter, citizen participation, and the appreciation of a multicultural society. Suggests seven steps teachers can use to…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Gagnon, Paul – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1988
Reviews the California History-Social Science Framework, the new state curriculum guide for the teaching of elementary and secondary social studies. Emphasizes the Framework's focus on history and geography, and citizenship education. (FMW)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Curriculum
Cullinan, Bernice E. – School Library Journal, 1989
Reviews the research that led to the movement toward literature based reading programs for children and describes the current status of the movement nationally. The discussion also addresses problems within the movement, including program evaluation; basalization of literature; cumbersome literature guides; acquisition difficulties; inadequate…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Turner, Jennifer R. – 2003
As educators work to address the challenge of students meeting state standards, alignment of what is tested with what is taught has been identified as a key to successful improvement efforts. This research brief focuses on what research and best practices say about improving alignment between state assessments and district and school curricula. It…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research
Schaudt, Barbara A. – 1983
An overview of the literature of listening illustrates the lack of sufficient research in this area. A 1955 survey of curriculum guidebooks and bulletins for the inclusion of listening demonstrates the effect of limited research: most documents devoted anywhere from two to six pages to listening in elementary through secondary school levels. In…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Needs
Dyrenfurth, Michael J. – 1984
Given the importance of technology in our society today, it would seem that the hope for a future in which people are in control of their environment lies in universal technological literacy or, in other words, in the ability to do and use technology instead of just being aware of it. The earliest form of collective arguments for technological…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Definitions, Educational Needs
Hope, Jack – 1990
The purpose of this report is to identify changes that need to be made in the Saskatchewan mathematics curriculum and to provide the curriculum writers and advisory committee with sufficient background information to develop a revised program and to evaluate teaching materials currently available. The purpose of Part 1 of the guide is to examine…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Curriculum Research
Lungmus, Dorothy; And Others – 1980
An annotated list of currently available student and teacher resources for consumer education in grades K-12 is provided. The document contains two sections. Section I describes student and teacher materials. Student materials include current (1976 or later) textbooks; supplementary print materials such as pamphlets, books, duplicating masters,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
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History Teacher, 1987
Lists nine documents available from the Educational Resources Information Center selected specifically for secondary and college level history teachers. Topics include course materials, teaching strategies, teacher guides, lesson ideas, and curriculum development in the following areas: world history, consumer economics, the U.S. monetary system,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Economics, Higher Education
Bailey, Gerald D. – 1982
The state-of-the-art review addresses the problems faced by rural education in the area of curriculum development and suggests that mechanisms for curriculum development may need to be different or redefined to allow rural schools to operate at their maximum potential. The report looks at the positive and negative factors influencing rural…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation