The dominant model of curriculum design in the last century assumed that school education could be organized around aims, defined primarily in terms of students' behaviour. The credentials of this model were questioned by, among others, Lawrence Stenhouse, who pointed out that education serves purposes that cannot be stated in terms of behavioural…

Problem Statement: The island of Cyprus, due to its strategic location, was under the influence of many conquerors throughout the centuries. Cultural traces of these captors have survived to the present day. This long, turbulent history has had a profound effect on the Cypriot educational system, with the most recent influence being the impact of…

Article investigated Nuffield curriculum reforms, their effect on science learning and the overall success of these reforms. (Author/RK)

The "praxis argument" emphasizes knowing "how" rather than knowing "that"; the acquisition of skills and tools rather than the learning of facts. Author challenges this view and its domination of curriculum planning within schools. (Author/RK)

Education, the author believes, falls far short of the goals set for it by our society. The humanities receive insufficient emphasis in the schools, and the quality of life in America is poorer because this is so. (Editor)

Author tried to suggest some of the ways long-standing values appear to be thwarting desired educational objectives in Kenya. The curriculum design model being followed was evaluated. (Author/RK)

In this paper the author examined two views of art and attempted to show how, because they are in conflict, they might be the source of much of the confusion currently surrounding art education. (Author/RK)

A collection of articles related to the recommendations of the controversial Hall-Dennis Report on Ontario Education. Represents a wide variety of viewpoints, reactions, and critical responses. (DM)

The report of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's Academic Affairs Committee focuses on (1) efforts needed to maintain an academic spirit in pharmaceutical education and (2) educational goals embodied in the general education component of the core pharmacy curriculum. (MSE)

Describes early efforts in English educational history at initiating development in design education and presents some more recent discussion papers through a research team at the Royal College of Art on what a good definition of "design" is and what changes should take place in the curriculum to bring design education into the…

States that a rationale, the antithesis of mindlessness, is vitally needed in social studies education. Describes the characteristics of a Deweyian rationale for social studies and other characteristics that Dewey would have thought critical in a rationale. (Author/RK)

Examines the alimentary metaphor (learning as ingestion) as applied to medical education, and suggests a different educational philosophy. Despite the "full plate" served to medical students, they are starving; fundamental curriculum reform should help physicians become healthy eaters, who feed themselves in appropriate amounts, maintain a healthy…

Article discussed the development of science curriculum in secondary schools, suggestions for improving it, and programs designed to stimulate student interests in science education. (RK)

Two major research and development initiatives have been undertaken at Temple University's Center for Vocational Education Professional Personnel Development. The first focused on student learning outcomes and delivery configurations relating to the integration of academic and vocational education. The second focused on building the capacity of…

A project sought to develop a general operational framework for the design of a school-based citizenship education agenda tailored to the specific social and cultural environment of Pacific Island nations. In particular, the project addressed how educational systems in these multicultural societies can forge national identities while promoting…