The philosophy and major objectives, curriculum, methods and materials of instruction, activity, concretion and motivation, cooperation, individualization, and the major strengths of the programs for social studies in Sweden are outlined and discussed, as are some recommendations for the social studies in the United States. (JB)

Examines the purpose and structure of British graduate education. Research and course work, supervised work, and independent study all need to be balanced to meet the needs of the student and requirements of the subject area. The effects of retrenchment on graduate education are discussed. (AM)

A discussion of primary education with the chief education officer for an English 1,400-unit school district. Interview covers student attitudes, learning environment, student-teacher relationship, open education, streaming, discipline, and educational objectives. (DN)

Decisions about the assessment of courses in higher education directly influence the structure of the curriculum. Tables and diagrams based on educational theory can help incorporate instructional and expressive objectives into assessment and curriculum design. For journal availability, see SO 506 593. (Author/AV)

This report presents findings obtained from a survey of nine countries and states: Baden-Wurttemberg (Germany), North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), Sweden, France, Scotland, California (United States of America), New York (United States of America), Quebec (Canada), and the Netherlands. The study focuses primarily on a comparison of the objectives…

Examines current educational goals, curricula, and methodology of French social studies education. Investigates influences of the student riots of 1968, and considers what effect these reforms will have on the future of French education. (Author/JK)

Presents the definition of culture within the context of early childhood curricula and briefly outlines the history of early childhood education. Claims that culture and child development are closely related. Examines early childhood education programs around the world and describes how the culture of each country influences the content of early…

Fifteen articles (and four synthesis chapters) compare and contrast objectives, practices, and problems of social/political education in the United States, Great Britain, and West Germany. Social/political education is interpreted to include that area of pre-university teaching referred to in the United States most often as social studies or…

A study of selected formal examination syllabi used in Great Britain revealed that the examining boards for the Certificate in Secondary Education and the General Certificate of Education have incorporated little material that would give students an understanding of international issues. Syllabi for the International Bacalaureate do contain more…

The primary objective of this study was to describe, analyze, and compare the vocational office education programs of the six European Economic Community countries. In these programs, specific emphasis was placed on the secondary school level. Facets of programs studied included: (1) philosophy and objectives, (2) organization, administration, and…

Open learning is an integrated and systematic set of teaching, learning, and assessment procedures openly accessible to those willing and able to benefit from such a study; it involves elements of distance and independent study. How to design such a course is discussed. (RM)

Elements of the Japanese educational system were examined to determine if they could be incorporated into U.S. practices. Research was reviewed in five areas, and annotations for each section were organized chronologically beginning with the most recent. The five areas covered were: (1) differences in test scores of achievement and cognitive…

To develop geography curricula, elementary and secondary school classroom teachers must understand curriculum theory as well as geography subject matter content. Awareness of these two areas helps teachers decide what students should learn, how they can learn the selected material, and how student achievement can be evaluated. Teachers will…

Reports observations of Germany's teacher education programs by an Irish teacher educator. Describes lessons on curriculum design and planning instruction. Contends that German teachers believe that education should develop self-confident, knowledgeable students who will be active participants in a democratic society. (CFR)