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Barnes, James L. – Technology Teacher, 1989
The author presents a research-based technology curriculum model that improves one's ability to anticipate and solve problems. The model focuses on understanding (1) human values, (2) restraints on technology, (3) resources of technology, (4) elements of technology, (5) outcomes of technology, and (6) controls on technology. (CH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society), Holistic Approach, Postsecondary Education

Rhodes, William C.; Doone, Elizabeth M. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1992
Describes experimental research agenda that involved incorporation of familiar activities into holistic emerging, student-directed curriculum for students labeled as exceptional, emotionally disturbed, conducted disordered, or generally at risk. Describes attempt to develop curriculum of the mind which could help reconstruct the child's way of…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development
Clyde, Albert – 1992
"Key technologies" is an umbrella term for appropriate technologies applied to give maximum economic benefit in particular circumstances that may cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Development of the concept is necessitated by the rate of change of technological development. Key technologies may be classified in three groups related to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)

Aikenhead, Glen – Theory into Practice, 1992
Outlines features and characteristics of science-technology-society (STS) science textbooks needed to implement an STS curriculum, noting STS science requires a fundamentally different approach to teaching science. The article refers to an STS science textbook currently being implemented in the tenth grade. (SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Holistic Approach