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Kasten, Margaret; And Others – 1988
Calculus has become the center of a heated debate within the mathematics community. There are those who question the very centrality of calculus in the mathematics curriculum. Evidence indicates that many current calculus courses are not serving students well. In addition, computers and advanced calculators can now do many of the manipulations…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends
O'Donnell, Holly – 1986
Intended for administrators and policymakers as well as teachers, this digest explores issues affecting high school literature programs. The digest first explores whether a literature curriculum can be based upon the results of limited surveys of high school reading interests. Next, the digest addresses the question of what literature to include…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, English Curriculum
Blosser, Patricia E. – 1990
Advances in science and technology, information in philosophy and psychology, and changes in society have placed different demands on science education than was the case in the 1960's. Post-Sputnik era curricula in science were organized to reflect the structure of the discipline and were aimed primarily at encouraging students to pursue science…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Trends
Crampton, Faith E. – 1990
Reforms in education have raised two critical fiscal policy issues: How is education reform to be financed? and Do the dollars spent on education reform make a difference? Schools can successfully meet these challenges by practicing sound fiscal management and placing an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and accountability. In the future, a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness
Overtoom, Christine – 2000
The dual challenges of competing in a world market and rapid technological advancements have necessitated redesign of the workplace into an innovative work environment known as the high-performance workplace. This environment requires knowledge workers capable of solving problems, creating ways to improve the methods they use, and engaging…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Strategies, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development