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Hlebowitsh, Peter S.; Hamot, Gregory E. – Educational Forum, 1999
A three-year project to reform civics curriculum in the Czech Republic tested a progressivist model by stressing behavioral objectives. A shift was made from subject-centered civic education to skill-based citizenship education based on the abilities needed for democracy. (SK)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development

Cole, Ken; And Others – Economics, 1986
This article defines the concepts of economic literacy and development education as used in a three-year project aimed at increasing students' awareness of global economic interdependence. (JDH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Economics Education

Brown, Christine – Educational Review, 1988
The author discusses a model of analysis that was developed in the process of examining curriculum responses to the presence of ethnic minority students. The model is related to the notions of (1) educational ideologies and (2) ideological competition between groups. The model is discussed in relation to general curriculum literature and to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups

Roush, David W. – Journal of Offender Counseling, Services & Rehabilitation, 1983
Suggests that educational programs in juvenile detention facilities need greater definition. Renewed emphasis on juvenile correctional education has revealed an accumulation of relevant information. When combined with experiences in an effective detention education program, a model for the content and process of detention education programing is…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Curriculum Development, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Educational Needs
Tennessee State Board of Education, Nashville. – 1993
This document presents recommendations made by Tennessee's High School Advisory Task Force, with a focus on describing what students should know and be able to do after completing high school. Nine elements that are essential for schoolwide reform are identified: a core curriculum, a focused plan of study, active learning, an integrated…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy
Dignan, Richard – Wisconsin Vocational Educator, 1987
The author discusses the current state of secondary vocational education in Wisconsin, where each public secondary school is required to offer vocational education. Topics covered include (1) goals and expectations, (2) curriculum development, and (3) educational equity. (CH)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Objectives

DeLuca, V. William – Technology Teacher, 1987
Presents a three-phase plan for teachers implementing technology education programs. Phases consist of (1) gathering information and determining curriculum direction, (2) selecting activities, and (3) sequencing activities. Suggestions for evaluation are also included. (CH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Suzuki, Bob H. – 1984
Multicultural education is defined in this paper, and recommendations are presented for translating this definition into educational practice. The paper is divided into three major parts. In the first part, the historical background of the concept of multicultural education is described. Different theories of cultural pluralism are discussed and…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Democracy, Educational Objectives

Roby, Keith R. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1981
The significance of the inclusion of subject matter pertaining to science, technology, and society (STS) in the science curriculum is examined and discussed. (PB)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Relevance (Education)
Padak, Nancy; Padak, Gary – Lifelong Learning, 1988
The authors review current practices in writing instruction in adult literacy classes. They observe that students spend little time writing. Innovative teaching activities are mentioned. They discuss goals of writing instruction and how to adapt present practices to meet the writing requirements of the General Educational Development Test. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Torres, Miguel Reyes – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1986
This article argues that the time has come for the development of a curriculum for the education of television audiences. Describes three goals of this curriculum: (1) the inculcation of pictorial literacy, (2) the demythification of the media, and (3) the analysis of the family context in which television viewing is received. (JDH)
Descriptors: Commercial Television, Community Role, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives

Graham, Dee; Hawkins, Mary Louise – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Factors influencing the effectiveness of advising programs--including the appropriate purpose, goals, time, and tasks--are discussed. The relationship between advising and curriculum reform and students' freedom of choice, exercise of school ownership, and control of school experience is analyzed as the theoretical base of advising. (MJL)
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration
Pre-School Education Legislation: Curriculum Guidelines for Pre-School Education Ruling No. 5220/97.
Ministry of Education, Lisbon (Portugal). – 1997
This pamphlet discusses new curriculum guidelines, as approved under Ruling number 5220/97, for preschool education in Portugal. The law defines preschool as a first step in basic education that complements the education provided by the family, and recommends that schools work in collaboration with parents to foster the training and balanced…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Development, Educational Objectives

Alcorn, John D.; Sturgis, Daniel K. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1981
Concludes that to provide training applicable for counseling students anticipating employment in a community setting, a planned, systematic approach to program development is needed. This article proposes a three-phase model for change that considers departmental resources, student characteristics and agency needs. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Educators, Counselor Training, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship

Enaohwo, J. Okpako – History and Social Science Teacher, 1989
Identifies characteristics of a viable social studies program for African nations, urging multidisciplinary and integrated approaches. Offers a cyclical framework for planning a curriculum which includes defining the problem, setting objectives, identifying methods of implementation, evaluation, and regeneration. (LS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education