This article describes the regional impetus to early childhood curriculum development in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and discusses its prospects for effective implementation. The historical context in which pre-school education has evolved is outlined. Regional research evidence for the enrichment of early childhood experience and for…

Author attempted to draw attention to where art education has come nationally and where it could be going in the future. (Author/RK)

A listing of some possible pitfalls that can deter the effective development activities of computer managed instruction. (HB)

What has further education achieved, and what is its role to be in a rapidly changing society? (Editor)

Lutterworth Grammar School for 500 selective children, to which the author was appointed Headmaster in 1962, became a 14-plus Upper School under the Leicestershire Plan in 1967. Here he recounts the school's responses as it developed to a fully comprehensive Upper School for 1200. (Editor/RK)

How can schools make the best use of the RoSLA year? One way is to ease the transition from the classroom to 'the world of work'. (Editor)

Describes the Chicago Public School System program for developing at the earliest possible age an appreciation for the system of law. The program promotes creative experimentation in the uses of legal content on various levels of instruction, starting with the fifth grade and extending to the eleventh. (JF)

In this article two factors of student discontent, along with partial solutions, are brought to our attention. (Editor)

An analysis of the literature dealing with the question of whether it is more effective to practice a given learning task as a whole, or to practice various component parts of the task separately...." (Author/AK)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)

Innovation has powered America's economy, creating good jobs and a high standard of living. Yet, the U.S. share of innovation-based industries is in decline, jeopardizing our status as the world's innovation leader. And one reason is that the United States has been unable to produce enough of its own workers with sufficient skills in science,…

Author deplored the lack of attention given to the development of memory skills, which are so important in a time art. (Editor/RK)

This article differentiates between curriculum development and instructional development and discusses the media specialist's role in these activities. (STS)

This framework is designed to help classroom teachers and other educators develop curriculum and instruction in the arts so that all students will meet or exceed the content standards in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts. In chapter 1, the framework presents guiding principles for instruction in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts.…