Describes the objectives and content of global education programs, which engage students in the study of global realities that affect the web of interdependent relationships worldwide. The history of this movement, attempts at program development in the United States, and implications for U.S. schools are discussed. (MBR)

This handbook is designed to aid the extension state director in determining high priorities, allocating resources, and planning future programs. It has four sections. Section I provides a clear definition of long-range plans and their relationship to major programs. Section II is for extension staff with responsibilities for identifying emerging…

Career education is probably best described as a group of concepts and processes, including career awareness, career exploration, infusion of career-oriented material with traditional educational resources, hands-on involvement, and participation in education by people normally employed in the world of work. Vocational education is simply one…

Five major reports on the goals and purposes of secondary education are analyzed for educational objectives, content, experiences, and delivery. (JMF)

Offered as a guide for curriculum development efforts at the local level, this document outlines instructional goals and objectives for the West Virginia music education program. Instructional goals are given for early childhood education (grades K-4), middle childhood education (grades 5-8) and adolescent education (grades 9-12). The goals focus…

The purpose of the music program for the gifted is no different than that for other students, although it should be of greater depth and variety. Especially important is the adequate preparation of the music teachers involved. Describes a unit plan, including learning objectives, major concepts, and general content areas. (CS)

In recent years, an increasing number of educators have opted for non-traditional programs that afford students opportunities that traditional classroom experiences do not. Many educators are utilizing the wilderness environment as a means of providing students and staffs with an experientially-based developmental program. Activities such as rock…

Suggests that the term "career development" is a more accurate term than "career education": "'Development' implies that people are continually changing over their lifetime. We are always in the process of becoming". Outlines a highly workable plan for continuous elementary career education beginning in the primary level. (Editor/RK)

This study guide was specifically designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in health education. The test covers eight subareas: (1) personal health; (2) nutrition; (3) human growth and development; (4) human sexuality and family living; (5) drugs; (6) safety, first aid, and emergency treatment; (7)…

This study guide is designed for individuals who are preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in social studies. The subareas of the test are: (1) historical development, behavioral science; (2) Georgia studies; (3) economics; (4) geography; (5) history; (6) American government; and (7) citizenship. This guide lists content…

This guide presents the components and implementation phases of the Technical Assistance Center's Chapter 1 Program Improvement Process. The goal of this process is to improve the achievement of educationally disadvantaged students. The following components are discussed: (1) teamwork; (2) informed decision-making; (3) vision setting; (4) research…

Discusses the division within the social studies profession between the social studies theorists and the practitioners. Points out the complexity of citizenship as the foundation for social studies. Suggests that theorists need to engage in dialogue within their profession and with the practitioners. (SLM)

This study guide is specifically designed for those individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in French language instruction. It covers four areas: (1) grammar; (2) usage; (3) history, geography, and literature; and (4) listening and oral skills. This guide provides prospective examinees with test content…

This study guide was designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in German language instruction. The test is divided into four subareas: (1) grammar; (2) usage; (3) history, geography, and literature; and (4) listening and oral skills. This study guide includes a listing of the specific content…

This study guide was specifically designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in art. It contains content objectives for the TCT in art and a list of references, organized to correspond to the six individual subareas of the test. These areas include: (1) elements and principles of art; (2) drawing and…