Supplying an insightful introduction to current trends in general education reform, this second edition of "General Education Essentials: A Guide for College Faculty" gives an important, timely overview of general education curricular design. General education curricula provide students with the intellectual flexibility they need to…

This book presents an ambitious model for how educators can design high-quality, challenging, and supportive learning opportunities for English Learners and other students identified to be in need of language and literacy support. Starting with the premise that conceptual, analytic, and language practices develop simultaneously as students engage…

Presents one approach to developing a technology-based curriculum for the elementary school. Three models are examined which help establish a curriculum structure: (1) curriculum content structure; (2) five dimensions of the study of technology; and (3) curriculum webbing/sunburst technique. (CT)

Outlines the structural elements useful for systematic construction of an industrial arts curriculum. Steps include (1) curriculum foundations (definition, rationale, goals); (2) curriculum content (scope, sequence, specifications); and (3) curriculum evaluation. (SK)

Presents the Four E's curriculum model--Experience, Extension, Expression, Evaluation--which offers a framework for selecting and organizing appropriate curriculum for preschool and primary students. The model focuses on integrating curriculum but is also useful for planning a single unit, or whenever teachers want to evaluate the appropriateness…

Two models for social work field instruction are presented, both introduced in a university-based laboratory setting. Both models attempt to integrate field practice with content of the holistic practice curriculum. They were derived from a holistic/multimethod assignment and a holistic/generalist orientation. Issues in field teaching are…

Presents Principles of Biochemistry for use as main focus of a biochemistry course. The nine guiding ideas are the principles of continual turnover, macromolecular organization, molecular recognition, multiplicity of utilization, maximum efficiency, gradual change, interrelationship, transformational reciprocity, and information transfer. In use…

Currently, demands are being made on schools from pressure groups involved in the so-called "back to basics" movement. This handbook was written in response to those demands with the stated purpose that curriculum workers need a system to distinguish valid educational options from current fads and trends. A model of these options is offered, which…

Describes a project for building a neighborhood model by a group of primary students. Integrates science, mathematics, and social studies. (KHR)

A model that can be used to teach secondary students about economic disparity and its effect on the total economic welfare of the country is presented. The model has three phases. In the first phase of curriculum planning, students' needs are determined, goals and objectives are set, and content is selected. The second phase concerns teaching…

The bulk of the article is devoted to a description of three management forms that constitute the IEP model [--the Strength-A-Lyzer, Compactor, and Management Plan for Individual and Small Group Investigations of Real Problems--] represent a step-by-step procedure for translating theoretical principles derived from the research literature into…

The purpose of this module on the United Nations is to help students understand the major problems facing today's world and to realize the role the United Nations can play in resolving those problems. The module consists of 10 lessons that can be expanded or contracted, and utilized in a variety of secondary social studies courses ranging from…

The purposes of this teaching handbook are to provide building blocks necessary for developing a course of study for secondary students in economics and to present resources and references. It is arranged in seven sections. An introductory section describes some economic organizers--the models structure and methods of analysis--that are useful for…

A model for a geriatric optometry curriculum that defines key content areas and addresses the values essential for effective practice and basic therapeutic modalities used in treatment regimens with older adults is outlined. (MSE)

Presents a justification of a loose-leaf curriculum for middle and upper school deaf students based on a core of practical goals for living and English language for public interactions. (Author/SBH)