For the overarching goals of citizenship education to be met, certain reforms and revisions of the standard social studies curriculum must be made. However, it is possible to do a great deal to meet these goals from within the confines of the traditional social studies textbook and social studies course. In the past, several projects have…

Presented are the teacher and student editions for six modules designed to teach students how to investigate and evaluate science-related social issues. These modules (each of which includes an introduction, objectives, readings, and activities) focus on: (1) environmental problem solving; (2) preparing to investigate an environmental issue; (3)…

Part III of a 3-part report. See also AA 501 768, AA 501 769, and AA 501 771, and AA 501 772.

This publication provides a framework for the development of global education teaching skills, K-12. There are seven major sections. Section I very briefly describes the contents of the publication. Section II examines the need for global education. Discussed are forces creating the global age, global issues, major trends in the international…

These guidelines will help Hawaiian teachers and administrators develop and implement elementary social studies programs. The guidelines can be easily used by teachers in other states. There are seven chapters. Chapter one contains an overview of the social studies program in Hawaii. Program objectives, performance expectations, and competencies…

Two types of testing can be used to enhance the physical education experiences of handicapped learners. Content referenced tests insure that curricula accurately reflect the students' present level of functioning and appropriate goals. Relevant needs should be determined, taking into account such factors as future recreational opportunities,…

This manual was developed to aid local school districts in complying with the requirement of California's Pupil Proficiency Law that districts provide extra help to students not making adequate progress towards basic skill mastery. Guidelines for the development of instructional packages keyed to the school districts proficiency tests, various…

Designed for use by local schools in developing language arts programs, this guide presents a sequence of skill development for each of four areas of interest: listening, speaking, writing, and reading. The first part of the guide relates the principles of building a language arts program, discusses the development of communication skills, and…

THE BASES OF READING RESEARCH AND THE FUNDAMENTAL PROCESSES OF READING WERE PRESENTED. FOLLOWING AN OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH IN READING FROM ABOUT 1916 TO THE PRESENT, THE AUTHOR DEFINED READING AS A BASIC BUT COMPLEX SKILL, AND EXAMINED SOME COMPONENTS WHICH MAKE UP THE SKILL. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROCESS OF READING WAS DESCRIBED IN TERMS OF THE…

The booklet outlines skills, objectives, and activities for K-12 classroom teachers to consider as they develop and implement social studies programs. The document is presented in two major parts. Part I identifies major social studies objectives, including to help students develop understandings based on social science data and concepts,…

This book is written for physical educators and classroom teachers of elementary school children. It is divided into five parts. Part one presents background information for developing a child-centered program and explores the educational potential of movement experiences. Part two introduces a six-step model designed to provide a sound…

A social and educational revolution is recasting the goals and function of schooling in the United States. Because of this, the persistent dilemmas of curriculum decision-making have become more urgent. The first dilemma deals with the problem of choosing between the virtues of community control and student-initiated curriculum making and the…

Examines an earth-focus in social studies as a means of fostering better understanding of the physical environment. Presents evidence that this type of study will improve students' knowledge of the economic, historical, and social processes of the earth's inhabitants. (DB)

Describes a study conducted in 1975 by the University of Texas to identify basic skills needed for adulthood. Identifies five knowledge areas for required skills, reports results of competency testing of 7,500 adult subjects in the five areas, and reviews implications for life skills instruction in the schools. (AV)

Decisionmaking or problem-solving approaches in preservice or inservice home economics teacher education should emphasize skill development, according to the author, who gives some examples of the process elements. (MF)