Presents an Instructional Development model based on the concept of a personalized competency based self-paced system of instruction which allows for the shifting relationship between instruction and management for educational outcomes. Guidelines are provided for planning curriculum projects, learning processes, administrative duties, learning…

The process suggested here grew out of Goodlad's "A Study of Schooling," the conceptualizations undergirding the research, and some selected findings. The study is summarized, the conception of curriculum (which includes instruction) is reported, and finally a process by which discrepancies and agreements in curriculum can be identified…

Five-tiered conceptual model of a course on the history of the Holocaust is presented. The Holocaust is outlined in historical perspective as an example of inhumanity to humans, as a unique event in world history, as social science process, and as a moral and ethical problem. (MLW)

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)

A model is offered for the development of an undergraduate humanities program with an integrated curriculum that critically examines the international heritage of the U.S., and also addresses current needs. A rationale for the program, a program format based on interdisciplinary learning units, expected outcomes, and assessment criteria are…

Describing key instructional elements in each of Gagne's five categories of learning objectives, this article outlines numerous teaching strategies drawing illustrations from the social studies area. Also outlined are 10 steps to achieve multiple objectives and reduce problems of matching objectives, learning modes, and teaching strategies. (SB)

Data, conclusions, generalizations, and a model are presented in a study concerned with two major issues: The need to clarify and refine the graduate program in Industrial Education and the need to structure the Industrial Education graduate program. (TA)

Examines how systems thinking, simulation, and modeling affect secondary school teachers' classroom processes. Highlights include a two-dimensional matrix to show patterns of adaptation, teacher proficiency with technology, curriculum development, time constraints, teacher training, expertise, accountability, administrative issues, and the…

Offers a rationale for the pursuit of a new approach to educating school counselors. Based on a set of related assumptions, the proposed model relies on a group-oriented, democratic strategic planning process of empowerment that involves participants in the collaborative development of a school counselor education program. (Author/FC)

Presents a case study illustrating processes used to implement curriculum reform at North Dakota State University. Describes methods used to develop the general education curriculum and to collect and relay information within the university. Provides a model of the involvement of academic departments in the process. (22 citations) (AJL)

Content analysis of data regarding Canadian preservice English-as-a-Second-Language teachers revealed that they widely varied in their degree of knowledge of and ability to effectively make curriculum decisions, suggesting the effectiveness of augmenting current input-output models with developmental learning models. (Author/CB)

One factor preventing the wider acceptance of school-based curriculum development and assessment is the problem of comparing performances of different students, in different schools. The SOLO taxonomy is used to describe the complexity of learning outcomes in a language that is generally applicable across the curriculum. (Author/MLW)

The authors describe the work of New Jersey's Commission on Technology Education to heighten curiosity and awareness of technology and to develop a K-12 technology curriculum. The New Jersey Technology Education Model is presented and course content is described. Planned future activities are listed. (CH)

Outlines several models for successful collaboration in planning, teaching, and evaluating by library media specialists and classroom teachers. Suggests strategies for promoting collaboration, stressing proactive contact with colleagues, administrators, and students to create awareness of and support for the library program. (JKP)

Following 2 years of planning with community members, local university staff, district administrators, teachers, and parents, the Wichita (Kansas) Public Schools Board of Education drafted, approved, and funded a state-of-the-art middle-school conceptual model that was implemented in fall 1989. The pilot project process promoted teacher and…