Discussed is the efficacy of the spiral mathematics curriculum. Many feel that mathematics curricula in their current forms are hurting efforts to improve mathematics education. Reform guidelines are suggested. (KR)

Discussed are a review of related literature, a review of other programs, a survey to determine the actual learning environment of the other programs, a review of student demographics, the group decision process (a Delphi exercise), and the evaluation of the program components. (CW)

Describes how the concept of program evaluation (focusing on relevance and feasibility) was incorporated into the development of a two-year English for specific purposes course at an African university. The evaluation scheme's inclusion of formative and summative evaluation allowed for increased communication, participation, and flexibility among…

Curriculum needs can be identified and curriculum developed using the instructional design process. A fictional scenario and instructional design components are provided for those educators interested in incorporating virtual reality into the curriculum. Sample items of questionnaires are appended. (AEF)

Examines the role and functioning of teacher education advisory committees (TEACs), which assist in the design development, revision, and ongoing assessment of teacher licensure programs within an institution. Finds that significant power sharing and close working relationships between teacher education programs and TEACs have not yet been…

The Brunel University (England) education department worked with evaluation teams from two local education authorities to develop a faculty development program for local colleges. The origins, design, implementation, and response to the modular program are described as is the "in house consultancy" model developed by the program. (MSE)

Evaluation of a school-based program in the United Kingdom for inservice teacher education related to developing vocational and technical aspects of the secondary curriculum is described. The Technical and Vocational Educational Initiative Related In-Service Training (TRIST) program evaluation demonstrates the importance of considering local and…

Addresses important considerations for the implementation of speaking across the curriculum. Highlights important distinctions between speech courses and speaking-across-the-curriculum courses taught by faculty in other disciplines. Argues that the benefits of speaking across the curriculum outweigh the potential harm to the field if concerns are…

Reviews evidence of the effectiveness of a scheme resulting from CASE (cognitive acceleration through science education) research. Focuses on the effectiveness of the scheme in raising standards in science. Contains 16 references. (DDR)

Presents the results of a study of community college faculty development activities. Reports that the colleges examined relied on traditional approaches to faculty development and made minimal efforts at evaluation. Urges colleges to develop more focused faculty development programs that are proven to improve learning and teaching. (Contains 35…

Reports the results of an empirical study in corporate education on the use of standards to design educational programs conducted from 1989 to 1993. Provides a conceptual framework on curriculum consistency. Examines whether the main research questions were answered and whether they can be generalized to a larger context. (CMK)

The 5-14 Development Programme was a major reform encompassing the whole of the curriculum, assessment, national testing and reporting for students aged 5 to 14 years in Scotland. Between 1989 and 1993 national guidelines were developed for five curricular areas--English language, mathematics, environmental studies, expressive arts, and…

The Connecticut Museum Collaborative is a partnership between four different science museums. The collaborative's main goal is to improve middle school teachers' knowledge and skills in science, mathematics, and technology, and to support the development of relevant curriculum. This report is the third year formative report of the Collaborative's…

The Shared Christian Praxis model for religious education, developed by Thomas Groome and described in the diocesan religious education curriculum, "Sharing Our Story" (SOS, 1991) has been highly influential in Australian Catholic religious education. This paper explores the planning, implementing, and evaluating of religious education…

Most institutions teach ethics in some academic disciplines, but such efforts are usually experiential and are typically designed to reach student leaders and judicial offenders. This packet summarizes six model ethics programs which were identified as being comprehensive--they reached all or most of their students. The sample programs here were…