Wageningen Agricultural University's use of systems approaches and simulation for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education suggests the following elements are necessary: (1) congruence between the aims/interests of teachers and participants; (2) appropriate course level; (3) applicability to relevant research fields; and (4) a range of…

Provides translations of educational literature which describe recent reforms in mathematics education in the Soviet Union. Though focused primarily on secondary school curricula, several articles include information on elementary mathematics education. (JDH)

Provides a brief history of social sciences in Canada, dividing it into three periods: from early years up to 1960, from 1960 to 1970, and from 1970 to the present. Includes sections on the relation of social sciences to Canadian society and international cooperation. Provides two appendices which list social science journals and scholarly…

This article reviews recent changes in the secondary curriculum of Nigerian schools, devoting particular attention to social studies and global education. Global education is infused in the curriculum from seventh through twelfth grade. Included is a course outline for ninth-grade social studies. (JDH)

Introduction of a diploma of higher education in nursing in a Scottish college represented a shift from an apprenticeship approach to an academic approach favored by Project 2000 reforms. A blend of the two, exploiting the advantages of mentoring, is recommended. (SK)

In Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, postgraduate nursing curricula were reformed, but discrepancies appeared between stated goals and actual content, due largely to inexperience with nursing education. Other difficulties included lack of literature in native languages and insufficient reading ability in English. (SK)

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)

Outlines the program "Language Arts in the Primary School" which was developed by the National Institute for Curriculum Development in the Netherlands. Focuses on three areas of that project: (1) the school and its language education; (2) the projects research activities; and (3) the school's curriculum. (BR)

Reports on educational developments in China. Includes information on new directions in social science research and science education. (RKM)

Provides a rationale for the Soviet chemistry curriculum and offers guidelines for teaching methodology. Details the goals and tasks for students in the Soviet chemistry curriculum for grades six through eleven. (RKM)

Describes the recent evolution of Portuguese basic education in which the concept of competence and the process of curriculum development became major aspects of an innovative movement at a national level. Describes the context and explores the concept of competence, and presents a formulation for the characteristics of mathematical competence for…

In October 1979, representatives of six of the twenty member nations of the Asia Programme of Educational Innovation for Development met in Indonesia to discuss formulation of guidelines for developing instructional materials for teaching productive skills. This report on that conference begins with comments on experiences in materials development…

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)

Provides a brief history of Europe's secondary schools and highlights recent trends and changes. Pays particular attention to Yugoslavia. Concludes with a seven-item agenda for future changes. (JDH)

Technology education in Korea faces such obstacles as uncertainty about its meaning and scope, lack of public understanding, poorly qualified teachers, large class size, and the pressures imposed by national college entrance exams. (SK)