This study critically examines the K-12 curriculum reform in the Philippines and suggests ways on how it can move forward. Specifically, three recent curriculum guides (i.e., science, mathematics, and English) were analysed to determine how they fit with the Education 4.0 milieu. Using a curriculum analysis matrix, the findings indicate that these…

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the holistic approach to Turkish grammar instruction in the first stage of primary education from the opinions and experiences of Turkish primary school teachers. This study is a qualitative research designed as a phenomenological study. The study participants were selected using maximum variation…

In view of South African policy developments related to the care of older persons, it was necessary to examine the nature of the geriatrics content within physiotherapy curricula. A survey was conducted amongst final-year student physiotherapists at South African universities, together with content analysis of physiotherapy curricula. Very little…

State policies to encourage elementary teachers to teach for understanding and thinking are more comprehensive in California than in any other state. Based on in-depth interviews with eight curriculum and policy experts and an analysis of over 100 documents, this report describes efforts being advanced across six policy fronts: (1) curriculum…

In cases where environmental education is institutionalised within schools, the curriculum can affect what and how students learn about "nature" and the "environment". In Jamaica, schools are considered important settings for environmental education; the curriculum therefore includes environmental issues. Using content…

The criteria developed by the NCTE Committee on Curriculum Bulletins for the evaluation of reading programs are presented and explained. (JH)

Offers suggestions for types and content of curriculum guides as well as for curriculum use and evaluation. (Author/WD)

Twenty- five recommendations for curriculum and instructional materials development. (RA)

The monograph is intended to provide teachers of profoundly mentally handicapped students in South Carolina with a guide to ten existing curricula which were reviewed by the State Department of Education Consultant for the profoundly mentally handicapped. Usually included for each guide is title, information on curriculum components and…

Article attempts to show that consultation with pupils will be of positive help to the English Department, offering an immediate stimulus for the periodical reconsideration of the syllabus. (Author)

This book is an annotated list of curriculum guides in the language arts which have been recommended by the Committee on Curriculum Bulletins of the National Council of Teachers of English. The guides are voluntarily submitted to the committee for evaluation and review, and those selected best exemplify good curriculum planning and guide writing…

A form is presented for evaluating curriculum guides which was developed to compare curriculum guides and reflect teachers' interests and values. The form helps the teacher to evaluate characteristics of the guide and the degree of importance placed on each characteristic which allows for assessment based on values. (JD)