Scotland's "Curriculum for Excellence" affords greater autonomy and flexibility to teachers and schools through advocating curriculum integration and experiential and active learning with greater emphasis on the processes of learning rather than detailed learning outcomes. It is in this context that the present article is grounded. This…

Families play important roles in children's learning. Yet, teachers' values and beliefs may sway how families may participate in assessment of their child's learning within early childhood education. This paper reports on a qualitative case study in a New Zealand early childhood setting that explored teachers' views about involving families in…

Demonstrates feasibility and benefits of involving parents in learning by explaining the Coventry Community Education Project (CEP). Gives practical examples of strategies used and discusses research data to support belief that high standards can result from such intervention programs. Implications for curriculum planners and educational policy…

Argues that, with the advent of the 1981 Education Act and its focus on the integration of all pupils into mainstream schools, behaviorist teaching methods are beginning to play a central role in meeting special education needs. Applications of objectives-based curriculum development, direct instruction, precision teaching, and individual…

Describes the social education curriculum and identifies trends in social education in Korean early childhood education; examines teacher education in relation to the goals of the social education curriculum, highlighting teachers' beliefs and practices; and reviews research on social studies education, highlighting parent involvement and the…