Various approaches to developing and implementing economics curricula are explored, including positive and normative economics, teacher-developed informal curriculum, district-developed formal curriculum, "outside" curriculum, the infusion approach, or as a separate course. It is suggested that a "blend" of the alternatives may optimize the…

Global education is education designed to cultivate a world view and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to live effectively in a culturally diverse world characterized by increasing economic and social interdependency. Social studies teachers should assume a key role in introducing a global perspective to the curriculum. (JN)

Describes how the revised Taxonomy was used to plan and implement a co-taught, integrated, thematic unit, examining how statements of objectives, instructional activities, and assessments helped develop this unit and describing three ways that the revised Taxonomy assisted in unit design (providing a common language; suggesting ways to integrate…

Francis Wayland Parker's approach to education was based on a belief that children learn when they deal with meaningful things from their daily life. Art education allows the child to explore many forms through attending and expression modes. (DF)

An interdisciplinary program to train school administrators and teachers in international affairs and intercultural studies has been developed at the University of Denver. Activities of the Center for Teaching International Relations, jointly sponsored by the Graduate School of International Studies and the School of Education, are described. (PP)

Development and implementation of a teacher education program that promotes a global perspective is necessary. The Global Awareness Program at Florida International University trains teachers and other educators, helps schools and colleges develop programs for pupils and teachers, and stimulates public awareness. Course offerings and other facets…

Investigates whether society-technology-science (STS) can become a new program within current educational structures. The article discusses the climate for educational change: establishing a national imperative, renewing the civic mission of schools, and transforming instructional leadership. (SM)

Discusses considerations and decisions related to facilitating the infusion of science-technology-society (STS) content and skills into school curriculum, noting factors that might help sustain instruction after it begins. Components of the STS framework include definition and goals, location within the curriculum, instructional approaches, and a…

The responsibility spiral is an organizing framework which helps educators identify, select, organize, and sequence learning experiences to promote understanding in the science-technology-society movement. The article examines the spiral's phases (self-understanding, study and reflection, decision making, responsible action, and integration) and…

Discusses whether science-technology-society (STS) belongs in the elementary and secondary social studies curriculum, presenting strategies for integration. The article suggests social studies already contains topics that can help students grasp concepts about STS, noting the infusion of an STS perspective is important given society's dependence…

Discusses ways to achieve science-technology-society (STS) goals in education, focusing on various technology educators' perspectives on and approaches to STS (understanding the STS relationship, recognizing limitations and usefulness, appreciating intellectual stimuli, understanding applications and decisions, and gaining knowledge and…

Outlines features and characteristics of science-technology-society (STS) science textbooks needed to implement an STS curriculum, noting STS science requires a fundamentally different approach to teaching science. The article refers to an STS science textbook currently being implemented in the tenth grade. (SM)

Examines issues of science and technology education in the United Kingdom, focusing on the Science and Technology in Society (SATIS) project which was designed to produce resource units to enrich existing curriculum materials for secondary students. The article discusses criteria for materials development, evaluation of SATIS, and future…

Discusses the actual subjects of study in science-technology-society (STS) education. The article looks at why it is being promoted, on what grounds, and by whom. It notes what alternative views compete with it, who will benefit, what constraints should be acknowledged, and what consequences can be anticipated. (SM)