This study aims to evaluate mathematics curriculum used in social sciences high schools' preparatory classes based on Stufflebeam (CIPP) evaluation model in terms of context, input, process and product dimensions. With this aim, this study seeks to answer "How is preparatory class mathematics curriculum (PCMC) evaluated in terms of its…

In this study, we analysed the presence of citizenship education in the new Spanish social sciences curriculum, focusing on both the primary and secondary education stages. The relevance of the study stems from the need to adapt to a new reality, in which it is crucial to develop in children and young people the skills to understand, interpret and…

A proposal for curriculum criticism contains three characteristics: (1) Criticism provides a view of curricula from the perspective of the student; (2) Criticism provides an assessment from the viewpoint of the critic; and (3) Criticism reveals the common interactions of students with facets of the curricula. (JN)

The extent to which secondary teachers in five midwestern states were cognizant of and were using curricular materials developed by 10 nationally recognized social studies curriculum projects is examined. The 10 curriculum projects include Amherst's Units in American History, Anthropology Curriculum Study Project, Berkeley's Asian Studies Inquiry…

The author examines the reading level of curriculum materials developed in Africa and discusses the findings which suggest that readability indices have a high potential of being useful in the formative stages of curriculum development. (Author/RM)

Traces the history of the educational system in Malawi up to the present. Reviews the educational plans of the Malawi government focusing on the Second Education Plan (1985-95). Discusses goals of the current plan that are aimed at all levels of the educational process. Stresses the goal of education for national development. (RW)

Described is an interdisciplinary curriculum of science and social science for the teaching of environmental education at the high school level. The curriculum is designed for use with either one or two semesters of a class meeting for 50 minutes, five times per week. The document outlines the components of the curriculum and presents extensive…

Part of a research project for the investigation and development of techniques for the analysis of curriculum materials, this document explores possible roles and goals for curriculum analysis in Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, and the United States. The methodology of the project includes four main types of activity: (1) reading, consultation,…

This report is the thirteenth of twenty-one reports dealing with the developmental history of a recent educational product: the Holt Social Studies Curriculum directed by Dr. Edwin Fenton. This series of courses stresses an inquiry approach to the study of history and the social sciences, specifically economic and political systems, world history,…

This article examines the values and typifications that underlie the conservative center of society; whether they are still viable in view of our ecological situation, and how they are reinforced in curriculum materials. (MM)

This document presents papers delivered at a symposium held to discuss the problems associated with excessive specialization in contemporary education and of ways of counterbalancing this trend. Papers were presented in the areas of mathematics, fine arts, science, literature, philosophy, psychology, social sciences, and integrative education. (SL)

In 1969 the Cincinnati Public Schools received a grant from the Ohio State Department of Vocational Education to develop interdisciplinary career orientation materials for junior high school pupils. The preliminary social studies materials were taught in grades seven and eight for one year, then revised. During 1970-1971 each social studies…

After a study of ten science education projects receiving NSF financing, the GAO concludes that evaluation of educational materials needs more attention, distribution efforts should be strengthened, and a need exists for more active and systematic project monitoring. Chapter 1 of this document gives a general review of NSF activities and funding…

This paper discusses the inclusion of race, both as a construct and as an issue, in the introductory level of the college social science curriculum. First, a review of the literature concerning the general higher education curriculum indicates that a general education should prepare students for citizenship. Next, the paper presents evidence that…