Use and organization of non-print media in the specialized curriculum library, including selection of materials and equipment, cataloging, shelving, and circulation are covered. (Author/MBR)

The success of any new curriculum depends on an appropriate level of qualified input on the part of many individuals at different stages of the change process. Professional curriculum centers are cited as important agents in the effective implementation of a new program. Workshops in curriculum development are explained. (CE)

Describes an eight-year study in curriculum development at the University of Chicago, involving 30 school systems and featuring summer workshops in curriculum planning and evaluation. Shows how the experience validates observations made by Joseph Schwab in "The Practical 4: Something for Curriculum Professors to Do" (Curriculum Inquiry…

Outlines a plan for a multidimensional language curriculum consisting of four components--language, culture, communicative activities, and general language education. (EKN)

Australia's Curriculum Development Centre was established by statute in 1975 in order to provide assistance at the national level to groups engaged in curriculum formation. The Centre's activities include the design, production, testing, and dissemination of educational materials and techniques; the evaluative study of school practice and…

Addresses moral choices that lie behind practical proposals made by Joseph Schwab in "The Practical 4: Something for Curriculum Professors to Do" (Curriculum Inquiry 13:3, Fall 1983). Choices include (1) a problematic/inquiry approach to the theory/practice relationship; (2) a sense of community in planning groups; and (3) an operative,…

The accomplishments of the Educational Cooperative Service Unit of the Metropolitan Twin Cities Area (Minnesota) are described. The unit serves a seven-county metropolitan area, 13 associate member agencies, and 48 member public school districts and provides effective programs for school and educational personnel. During the 1985-86 school year,…

Reviewed in this document are the University of Hawaii's reorganization of its Laboratory School and the resulting program which focuses on curriculum research and development rather than preservice teacher training. The history behind the change, and specific changes in school organization, size and composition of school population, faculty…

This publication contains findings of several studies that evaluated South Korean education and activities for 1992. The Korean Educational Development Institute, which conducted the studies, focuses on educational research and development. Following the prologue, part 1 first presents findings from 19 studies conducted by the Institute's…

Australia's Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) functions within the Federal Ministry of Education to undertake and support curriculum research and development tasks and to develop and disseminate teaching and learning materials. This is accomplished through consultation and cooperation with education authorities at all levels throughout the…

This report describes the University of Wyoming's Portal School Program. The program provides inservice teacher training in science to elementary and secondary school teachers. Teacher workshops are organized so that teachers can explore and learn to implement new curricula in their science classes. The Portal School Program is a joint effort of…

Provides a history and description of curriculum development centers in Africa from 1966-1976. Topics discussed include curriculum center organization, personnel, funds, communication between the centers and the schools, language problems, tradition, and international cooperation. (Author/DB)

From the initial invitation for proposals from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1962 until their end the reorganization of 1971, 16 "Project Social Studies Curriculum Centers" (PSSCC) existed at universities throughout the country. Social Studies programs came under fire from the educational reformers of the early…

Presented are critical comments on the British Schools Council, Science Committee, Programmes of Work 1980-82, and financial allocations to various curriculum and instructional projects. The author's personal frustrations while serving on the Science Committee are also given. (JN)

Presents a brief annotated bibliography of seven resources addressing citizenship education cited in the ERIC database. The sources are primarily educational journal articles which consider the impact and use of citizenship education in various curricula and formats. Includes information for ordering copies of the articles. (MJP)