This document on course goals in physical education is one part of a critique series dealing with the development and evaluation of course goals in six subject matter areas for grades K-12. The series provides an initial pool of course-level goals that are expected to be of considerable value in assisting educators with goal definition related to…

A multimedia course on economic analysis was developed and used in conjunction with the United States Naval Academy. (See ED 043 790 and ED 043 791 for the final reports of the project evaluation and development model.) This document describes how various project activities were performed in designing the course and gives a rationale for the way…

To meet the need for technical updating and media development for automotive teachers, a short course was offered on the campus of Ferris State College in the summer of 1975. The innovative program proved highly practical in implementation and was favorably evaluated by the participants. (Author/BP)

A redefinition of the role of the clinical social worker as researcher is proposed and a sequence of courses and practicum-related assignments designed to prepare students for this role are described. A major reorganization of the prevailing curriculum structure is needed to prepare social work students. (Author/BH)

Describes the development of women's studies courses and programs. Discusses the challenges and problems related to the introduction of new programs, restyling teaching techniques, providing role models, altering course content, textbooks, funding, continuing education, as well as faculty, staff, and student support and opposition. (TP)

Discusses which should be given more emphasis in the British primary science: the content or the process. The advantages and disadvantages of both sides are presented. Content objectives treated in the same way as process and attitude objectives are suggested as content guidelines for primary science courses. (HM)

A core of educational concepts in business ownership and management for two-year postsecondary institutions is outlined: economic systems, economic decisionmaking, organizational structure, management principles, marketing factors, accounting, legal obligations, financial structure, risk-taking and insurance, taxes, data processing, and social…

Architecture can be a topic in high school community studies. A program in Boulder, Colorado, is described as a case study. Learning activities include walking tours, library and city archive research, and slide shows. Tips for teachers and an annotated bibliography are included. (Author/DB)

Text is in German.

Discusses changes in geography curriculum and research as a result of the recent trend toward involvement with social problems such as pollution, ecology, and poverty. Available from: Faculty of Modern Studies, Oxford Polytechnic, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, England. (Author/AV)

Shows teachers how to help graduating students to synthesize what they have learned and to prepare for the future. (RL)

Examines the curriculum kit "Resource Development--Brazil and Canada." It facilitates a rounded study of the theme of resource development and is designed to enable teachers and students to update, add, or delete sections. A brief account of its objectives, materials, and underlying curriculum principles is given. (Author/JK)

This article suggests that the conventional Canadian History course be changed in order to capitalize on the experiences of the ESL (English as a Second Language) students. Such a course would be more meaningful not only for immigrant students but also for Canadian students. (CFM)

Three courses in Marxist-Leninist theory have been established for students at revolutionary cadre training schools in Hunan Province. Through primary source readings and discussion, students understand the revolutionary line and are able to tutor others. (AV)

Describes in detail the planning of the courses, division of the material into segments, and the sequence of their introduction. A measure of flexibility is seen as necessary. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)