In 2007, the federal government appointed a group of education professionals, researchers, and stakeholders to study and advise on ways to "foster greater knowledge of an improved performance in mathematics among American students...with respect to the conduct, evaluation and effective use of the results of research relating to proven-effective…

Decision making is influenced by multiple factors, especially when approaching controversial socio-scientific issues, such as stem cell research. In the present study, we used qualitative data from 132 college student papers in a biotechnology course to investigate how students made decisions about stem cell research issues. Students indicated…

In March 2003, the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) received a Curriculum Management Audit report from the Texas Curriculum Management Audit Center of the Texas Association of School Administrators. One of the findings of this audit was that CCISD lacked a clear comprehensive management plan to define and guide the design,…

Author stresses the unifying effects of a sequential curriculum upon staff and program. (GB)

During the past 20 years the author has visited almost half of all the American medical schools, usually as a consultant on curriculum and instruction. Nine curricular problems are described in medical terms having to do with instructional change, curriculum evaluation, articulation between related segments, etc. (Author/LBH)

Curriculum practices of northwest Ohio school districts are described in this exploratory study. Thirty-one out of 33 superintendents responded to a questionnaire that collected information on the following: administrative responsibility for curriculum management; the curriculum review and management process; public relations practices; curriculum…

Presents chapters two and three of TOWARD CIVILIZATION: A REPORT ON ARTS EDUCATION prepared by the National Endowment for the Arts in response to a Congressional mandate calling for an arts education study. Chapter two examines the elementary secondary arts curriculum, and chapter three argues for an enhanced understanding of the arts curriculum.…

Discusses the development of art education since World War II, arguing for a return to a disciplined teaching approach which would deemphasize rote memorization of the "masterpieces" for testing purposes. Instead, it would focus on the attention, passion, and play that comes from making and responding to art. (GEA)

Reports the information gathered when 92 business communication students interviewed 94 business people about what should be covered in a teacher-developed business communication course manual. (RL)

This plan is designed to review and revise the educational program of the Hicksville School District (New York) by means of a systematic approach to curriculum revision, instruction geared to learning, and the monitoring of student progress. Baseline information obtained from a curriculum inventory is a starting point for an analysis of the…

Under a program of educational innovation implemented by the university, some 20 percent of the faculty were engaged in activities designed to improve the quality of instruction. Financial support exceeded one-half million dollars. The purpose of this study was to determine the program's overall impact. Baseline data was gathered in March 1973,…

Discusses the historical factors and changes that have led to confusion in the social studies curriculum. States that each educator must act individually to resolve confusion and conflict. Concludes that the reflective inquiry tradition provides students with the experiences that are necessary for developing good citizens. (GEA)

The faculty curriculum leader is envisioned as a teacher with some portion of time allocated to activities, other than direct instruction, that encompass a variety of responsibilities related to curriculum, staff, and organizational and instructional needs and improvement. This role would be assumed by individuals with formal or informal…

Statements of learning objectives are provided to help clarify and direct the teaching of psychology in Wisconsin schools and to help educators identify the most significant ideas in the discipline which should be incorporated into the K-12 curriculum. These statements, or "descriptors," were developed after the State of Wisconsin Social…