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Priestley, Mark; Humes, Walter – Oxford Review of Education, 2010
Scotland's new "Curriculum for Excellence" (CfE) has been widely acknowledged as the most significant educational development in a generation, with the potential to transform learning and teaching in Scottish schools. In common with recent developments elsewhere, CfE seeks to re-engage teachers with processes of curriculum development,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Foreign Countries, Educational Improvement
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Ruiz, Amanda M.; Many, Joyce E.; Aoulou, Eudes – SRATE Journal, 2011
This study examined uses of adolescent literature included secondary teacher preparation in English, math, science, and social studies education at 12 institutions. Analyses revealed programs emphasized adolescent literature in a variety of ways and most often in courses for English majors. Only two institutions required that prospective math,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Social Studies, Curriculum Research, Curriculum Evaluation
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Leming, James S. – Journal of Moral Education, 2000
Reports the results of an evaluation of a popular literature-based character education program using a sample of first to sixth grade students (n=965). Finds that the curriculum had a positive effect on cognitive outcomes and that an emphasis of character throughout the curriculum contributed to achieving character outcomes. Includes references.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research
McNeely, Margaret E., Ed. – 1997
This guidebook sets forth five different methods for analyzing curricula. It is designed to be used primarily by teachers, curriculum supervisors, and administrators but may also be used by parents, students, and community members as they select materials for use in the classroom. The analytic methods are: (1) TIMSS Curriculum and Textbook…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum
Moore, Jerry R. – 1978
The paper reports on a study of social studies tests and their relationship to National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) curriculum guidelines. The study had two objectives: (1) derive learning objectives based upon the NCSS Curriculum Guidelines (1971) and the NCSS Curriculum Guidelines for Multiethnic Education (1976), and (2) acquire a…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Triton Coll., River Grove, IL. – 1980
The results of a study conducted at Triton College to assess its curriculum in light of current educational research are presented in this report. The first section describes the structure and charge of the Curriculum Study Committee, as well as its activities, which included a month of individual study of several books and articles relating to…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Articulation (Education), College Credits, College Curriculum