Changing objectives of vocational education call for changes in the agricultural education curriculum Grade K through Grade 12 if the programs are to prevail. (MU)

Because of technological advancement, business education must add data processing and computer concepts to traditional areas of instruction. (CH)

Describes futures programs at seven schools that (1) treat the study of the future as an investigation of alternatives; (2) place emphasis on process, not content; (3) see futures studies as a form of values clarification; and (4) display a consistent concern with the development of a sense of consequence. (MLF)

A theory of art education is suggested which is likened to the facets of Rubik's cube. The parts of this theory include understanding the value of art in education, giving visual form to ideas, responding to visual information, planning and teaching, and evaluating art learning. (IS)

Describes a seminar on word processing for high school teachers at Arizona State University. The course was designed following a needs assessment and changes were made based on participant evaluations. (JOW)

Proposes possible content boundaries for intercultural communication courses and discusses specific teaching methods. (PD)

Hunkins asserts that the curriculum has been splintered in reaction to myriad demands upon the schools. He outlines a plan for a "curriculum of encounters" which seeks to enable students to become complete human beings and has the potential for bringing unity and purpose to school programs. (SK)

Suggests that elementary self-contained classroom teachers be provided with specific statewide content guidelines. The content should be based upon Piaget's theory of cognitive development. (Author/KC)

Presents strategies for implementing a viable career education component as an integral part of the secondary theater education program. Includes suggested readings and reference materials, and general goals aimed at offering a program with practical value for students. (JMF)

Suggestions are given for the development of a college course in consumer health. The goals of such a course are: (1) to present information which will aid students in consumer decision-making skills; and (2) to assist students in developing effective strategies in consumer health education. (JN)

Asserting that elementary classroom teachers want and need specific, inexpensive, practical art projects and that art educators in teacher education should supply such projects and ensure their aesthetic and philosophical soundness, the author describes a scheme for generating a year's worth of such activities for each grade level, K-6.…

Describes the development of a course in graphics and audiovisuals as they are applied in technical communication. Includes brief discussions of the course design, general course structure, course objectives, course content, student evaluation, and student reaction. Indicates that the course includes information on theory, graphics, audiovisuals,…

Explores some of the problems that may be encountered by an institution when trying to design science courses for delivery at a distance. Describes solutions to these problems that have been adopted by Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. (DDR)

Historical discourse on curriculum is most important in writing synoptic texts. Examined are two problems in the way historical material is presented: (1) the problem of ensuring comprehensiveness; and (2) the problem of representing a multidimensional understanding of curriculum. (SI)