This brief examines the curricular policies and guidelines of the eighteen Preschool Development or Expansion Grantees. It explores how these states are addressing the curriculum-related requirements of the Preschool Development Grant (PDG) program. This brief clarifies the PDG requirements, discusses aspects of curriculum, and presents a snapshot…

This study described the education courses in Master's Degree and Post-master's Certificate in nursing education programs and determined the extent to which the eight core competencies, used to certify nurse educator's, were included. The data regarding the required credit hours, practicum hours, distance accessibility, and preparation for the…

Despite federal regulations requiring measurable individualized education programs (IEPs), IEPs are often vague and unfocused, making them difficult to use in guiding instructional planning. Although a well-written IEP can be time consuming and labor intensive, a clearly written IEP, based on documented student needs, can and should be a guidepost…

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

The intent of this paper is to present a brief overview of the type of information that might be included in the applied learning technologist certificate program. (Author)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS THREEFOLD--(1) TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION OF OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS BY DIRECTING ATTENTION TO THE ORIENTATION OF A GOOD PROGRAM AND TO THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATORS AND FACULTY IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION, (2) TO ASSIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT, ARTICULATION, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS ALREADY UNDERWAY, AND (3) TO FOREWARN OF…

TEACHERS WORKING WITH GIFTED SIXTH GRADERS WILL FIND THIS BULLETIN OF INTEREST. IT IS APPLICABLE BOTH TO HETEROGENEOUS AND HOMOGENEOUS CLASSES. SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL ARE OFFERED IN EVERY AREA OF SIXTH GRADE CURRICULUM--SOCIAL STUDIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY, MATHEMATICS, THE LANGUAGE ARTS, ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL…

THE MAIN SOCIETAL GOAL FOR ACADEMICALLY RETARDED INDIVIDUALS IS TO MAKE THEM HAPPY, SELF-ACCEPTING, PARTICIPATING PARENTS AND CITIZENS IN NONSKILLED OR SEMISKILLED VOCATIONAL FIELDS. TO FULFULL THIS OBJECTIVE, THE SCHOOL ASSUMES A MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY IN HELPING THE RETARDED CHILD TO DEVELOP PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT, SOCIAL ADEQUACY, A SENSE OF VALUES,…

THE PRINCIPAL AIM IS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THOSE FOR WHOM SPANISH IS THE MOTHER TONGUE. FOCUS IS PLACED UPON THE AUDIOLINGUAL METHOD OF TEACHING, AND TOTAL COMMUNICATION IS STRESSED. SKILLS SHOULD BE LEARNED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER--LISTENING, COMPREHENSION, SPEAKING, AND THEN READING AND WRITING. THE STUDENT LEARNS FIRST TO UNDERSTAND THE SPOKEN…

The FICSS materials employed a depth-study approach to develop a positive self-concept in each student and to consolidate the pupils' understanding of human behavior. (JB)

Prince Edward Island NewStart tested the efficiency of an organized visiting homemaker service project involving the preparation of nine mature, unemployed or underemployed women to meet crisis situations, especially in disadvantaged homes. The 12 week training program was divided into five units--home nursing (47 hours), home economics (62…

Presents data from a study which measured social studies curriculum supervisors' rankings of the 66 NCSS Curriculum Guideline statements. Findings indicate that dealing with student concerns within the context of the real world is very important and that systematic program evaluation and the organization of learning experiences are not as…

This publication is one of a series designed to inform and assist those responsible for foreign language instruction, including teachers, administrators, supervisors, and those engaged in teacher education. The complete series serves as a curriculum guide. The format of the series is such that it can be revised so as to keep materials current.…

THIRTY-TWO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED A 4-WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SIX MEMBERS OF OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY'S HOME ECONOMICS STAFF. FOUR COURSES WERE OFFERED. FOUR HOURS PER DAY WERE ALLOTTED FOR SPECIAL GROUP EXPERIENCES, 1 TO 2 HOURS DAILY FOR GENERAL SESSIONS INVOLVING ALL PARTICIPANTS, AND THE BALANCE OF THE DAY FOR GROUP…