Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at…

This collection of essays examines component areas of constructing a reading curriculum, including the concepts, rationales, and practical aspects that affect curriculum development. The first essay calls for a reading curriculum that incorporates developing proficiency in word recognition and comprehension, and emphasizes quality literature. The…

This paper outlines the KWIC Training Resources in Aging Project, an information service to assist trainers in aging. Program intent, content, format, etc. are presented. A project description, "What is KWIC and How Do I Use It?" introduces KWIC's services and products. That is followed by information on: (1) "KWIC's Services" and "KWIC Is...";…

This guide is designed to assist school administrators and teachers in planning and developing dramatic and theatre arts programs that meet the needs of a wide range of students from kindergarten through grade 12. The first section of the guide sets forth a philosophy, goals, and criteria for effective theatre arts programs in general. The second…

The Director of Education at Polyclinic Hospital (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) conducted two assessments which addressed competencies needed by clinical instructors in health occupations. Several areas of need emerged which clustered around teaching strategies, questioning and problem solving, learning styles, evaluation, decision-making, and…

This book is an account of the development and implementation of the University of Massachusetts English Family Literacy Project, presented as a curriculum guide for others who may be involved in developing English-as-a-Second-Language and family literacy programs for immigrants and refugees. An introductory section describes the program, the…

The first of two guides provides general program information and suggested activities for the elementary level gifted and talented program of Harrisburg, Illinois, and the second guide provides materials and forms used in the independent study component of the program. The introduction to the general guide discusses the philosophy of the program,…

The purpose of the Photoinstrumentation Technology Program is to train technicians in creative design and implementation of high-speed and other scientific photographic recordings. The curriculum was designed to provide technicians without the A.S. degree with the opportunity to acquire the educational background necessary for salary advance and…

A project was undertaken (1) to develop and implement a program at the elementary school level (K-6) that would increase the career awareness of students and (2) to improve the guidance and counseling services at all grade levels. To achieve the goals, the following strategy was developed: develop a curriculum for a career awareness program in…

This compendium of resources is designed for use by teachers, art educators, museum staff, youth leaders, program planners, and folklorists. Organized in the following way, chapter 1, "Folk Arts in Education," provides an overview of the development of folk-arts-in-education programs; chapter 2, "Reports from the Field,"…

This report summarizes the development of the Metropolitan Planning Project's (MPP) plan for the phased elimination of racial and ethnic isolation in the schools of the Boston metropolitan area by voluntary means, covering the period from October 1975 through September 1976. A specific description of the number and characteristics of the…

Discusses the current status, significance, and future of credentialing in the field of environmental health. Also discusses four phases of a Bureau of Health Professions (BHP) Credentialing Program and BHP-funded projects related to their development and implementation. Phases include role delineation, resources development, examination…

This document describes the MASTER (Machine Tool Advanced Skills Educational Resources) program, a geographic partnership of seven of the nation's best 2-year technical and community colleges located in seven states. The project developed and disseminated a national training model for manufacturing processes and new technologies within the…

Florida is experiencing a renaissance in foreign language study through more substantial curriculum and admission and graduation requirements in secondary and higher education. The increase has resulted in a critical shortage of foreign language teachers, to which the state has responded with a program of incentives, financial aid, and rigorous…

Information on the background of the project from which this model was developed, and a brief project description are presented in the beginning section (eight pages) of this document. (The major objective of the project was to develop a statewide articulated food service curriculum model related to realistic employment competencies to be used in…