These proceedings contain the papers of the International Conference e-Learning 2016, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society, 1-3 July, 2016. This conference is part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2016, 1-4 July. The e-Learning (EL) 2016 conference aims…

How can the teachers of today raise student achievement and prepare students to become the next generation of technologists, innovators, designers, and engineers? This article introduces new opportunities for professional development: a cadre of education professionals who are trained to deliver professional development for states, districts, and…

A program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction for Florida's school children is described. Program guidelines and support services are detailed for other schools wishing to implement such a program. (JN)

This report on the French Teaching Modules Project is divided into four parts. Part one describes current theoretical concerns in second language curriculum and outlines a scheme for second language curriculum development. Part two explains the history of the project and the underlying principles of modules. Part three describes case studies which…

This guide is designed to provide curriculum writers with student outcomes they can use to develop curricula for international language courses. For the purposes of this document, international languages are defined as languages other than Canada's two official languages, English and French. Aboriginal languages and cultures are the subject of…

This guide is designed to provide curriculum writers with student outcomes they can use to develop curricula for international language courses. For the purposes of this document, international languages are defined as languages other than Canada's two official languages, English and French. Aboriginal languages and cultures are the subject of…

The American Heart Association has developed materials to be used in teaching elementary and secondary school students about the heart. The learning modules and other materials are described. (CJ)

Based on the final two years' developmental effort of the Colorado Individualized Instruction Consortium Project (CIICP), a series of recommendations are made dealing with future curriculum development. Three main goals of CIICP are delineated: develop Learning Activity Packets (LAP), design multimedia for each LAP training instructor to use in…

In recognizing the importance of energy conservation to education, the U.S. Office of Environmental Education produced an Instructional Resource Package on environment and energy. In addition to the interdisciplinary packets, fact sheets on energy technologies were developed. Outreach programs were designed to inform teachers about the…

Describes (in separate articles): computer simulations in science education; how junior high school students revised an experiment; a framework for assessment in science; physics, relevance, and understanding; a science module for a sixth form general studies course; and assessment of providing science education for the 16-19 age group. (JN)

This four-volume reference guide includes descriptions of various sources of information as well as selected products and methods used to improve curriculum and instruction. The sources are arranged according to type (bibliography, journal, or organization) and each is assigned a separate entry number. The entries are listed in numerical order in…

This guidebook presents definitions, components, examples, evaluation criteria, and aids for the development and evaluation of Learning Activity Packages (LAP), which are sets of integrated, competency based instructional materials aimed at developing proficiency in one or more topics of instruction. The first chapter sets forth definitions, in…

Describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a transportation curriculum module (focusing on community transportation and on global impact of one's individual transportation decisions). Results indicate that the module, which consists of five units, can succeed in improving student attitudes, values, and skill development. (JN)

Describes the planning and implementation of a resource-based inquiry unit about the position of women in society to coincide with Women's History Month. Details the scheduling, content, and structure of the unit, as well as student, participant, and teacher reactions to the project. (JKP)

Eight modules are presented for instruction of teachers of intellectually gifted students. Modules include statements of objectives and subobjectives, as well as assignments of activities to demonstrate mastery of the basic materials. Modules address the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): population (rationale for units,…