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Hughes, William O. – Design for Arts in Education, 1986
Discusses the roles of specialist, generalist, and visiting artist impact on policy, instructional philosophy, content, and staffing. Concludes that a quality music education program should capitalize on the strengths of all three types of teachers. (TRS)
Descriptors: Art Education, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education

Botstein, Leon – Liberal Education, 1991
Both general education and the structure and process of specialization on the undergraduate level must be reformed in relation to each other to strengthen curriculum and practice of liberal learning. Reform could mean either redistributing the time allotted in the undergraduate curriculum or tying general education to specific student interests.…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, General Education

Vann, Allan S. – Educational Leadership, 1988
Addresses the problem of how schools should cut their curricula to make room for state-mandated additions, such as AIDS education. Recommends state guidelines for allocating time and assessing the effect that teaching new curricular content will have on an existing curriculum. (TE)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems
Payne, Ruby K. – 1987
This paper advocates a more active role for administrators in curriculum supervision, claiming that two of the most neglected areas in supervision are the content and the amount of time allocated to that content and its objectives. An essential task of curriculum supervision should therefore be to make sure that content and corresponding time…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Gipp, Gerald E.; Fox, Sandra J. – National Forum: Phi Kappa Phi Journal, 1991
Effective school principles can help provide successful programs for American Indians. Principles include a clear school mission, assessment of comprehensive needs and monitoring of student progress, appropriate curriculum and instruction, opportunity to learn, time spent on task, high expectations, safe and supportive school environment, good…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Environment, Effective Schools Research
Dowding, Tim J. – Educational Technology, 1993
Discusses the characteristics of a spiral curriculum, contributing factors that may have hindered it from being successfully implemented in public school systems, and examples of how it is successfully used in developing technical training curricula. Highlights include curriculum design, instructional design strategies, course scheduling, student…
Descriptors: Air Traffic Control, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Anderson, Genan T. – Texas Child Care, 2001
Recommends identifying elements in the physical classroom and the daily schedule that may contribute to children's aggressive behaviors. Suggests observing the child and looking at the daily routine as the basis for creating a suitable environment. Lists ways to reduce stimulation and stress, and identifies benefits of extended play time. (DLH)
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies

Jochnowitz, George – American Scholar, 1986
A visiting professor of linguistics to a provincial Chinese university describes aspects of his experience in China, the structure of the college curriculum and university experience, the influence of communism, and university students. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Environment, College Students, Communism
Steger, Martha Truitt – 1986
The curriculum guide presented in this paper promotes a nurturing environment that facilitates the development of the total child. The program is designed to be used by teachers, administrators, and parents in both public and private school settings. The philosophy of the program is experimentalist-cognitive. A number of proposals relevant to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Spodek, Bernard – 1987
Described are past and present changes in the preparation of kindergarten teachers in China, where kindergarten attendance is not compulsory and kindergarten programs are not universally available. Discussion focuses on (1) historical developments in, and current status of, Chinese kindergartens; (2) preparation of early childhood personnel,…
Descriptors: College Students, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations

Broda, Herbert W. – Middle School Journal, 2002
Discusses outdoor education to improve student participation and learning in skill and subject areas. Relates outdoor education to constructivism, flexible scheduling, hands-on experiences, performance-based standards, multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, and interdisciplinary curriculum. Lists Web sites related to outdoor education. (DLH)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Early Adolescents
Bossert, Steven T. – 1977
This paper argues that the structure of activities provides the basis for a model of school organization and its effects on student outcomes. The observation is presented that it is within the context of daily activities that teachers and students make judgments about themselves and others, interact and form social ties, and experience social…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Activity Units, Class Organization, Curriculum Design
Whiteman, Jo Ann M. – 2001
Today's workplace must employ knowledgeable, flexible, efficient, and adaptable workers who are lifelong learners. Adult learners need to be updated on the latest changes in the structure of the business environment. Business programs must respond to corporate and personal development needs by designing curriculum that embraces the management…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Education, Change, Change Strategies