This occasional paper describes the development of physical education (PE) in further education (FE) in Great Britain since 1945, and suggests the need for a more systematic approach to curriculum development in this area. Section I reviews the development of PE in FE and identifies major issues and possible future developments. The document…

A project developed and tested articulation and instructional models for an electronics program in secondary schools. Two nontraditional methods of instruction were used: (1) computer-assisted video and (2) video, laboratory, and recitation. Electronic theory was taught at the student's home high school; laboratory exercises were completed at…

A project was conducted to develop a model, strategies, and procedures for introducing change skills instruction into vocational programs. During the course of the year-long project, the following were to be accomplished: development and presentation of a conceptual model that provided a rationale for introducing change skills instruction into…

Designed for history teachers of students in grades 4-7 and for museum educators, this teacher's manual interprets art and objects in the Hall of State (Dallas) within the context of the Texas history curriculum. Although the guide focuses specifically on Texas history and the Hall of State, it can be used as a model for museum and school…

An exemplary experience-based career education (EBCE) program model was developed and implemented in the Great Falls, Montana, public schools during the period September, l976, through August, 1979. The project met all expectations and exhibited national leadership. Program accomplishments included the following: (1) an executive intern program…

The project reported here was done to design and implement a model curriculum for a nurse refresher course to update the unemployed nurse's knowledge and skills in preparation for a return to employment. This report begins with an abstract of the project, a course evaluation based on the second of two field tests, and a brief course syllabus. The…

This report presents a planning model which shows how to utilize various sources of occupational and educational information in order to enhance planning efforts with state department of education personnel and other education agencies at the secondary and community college levels. A vocational program planning model is presented in seven stages:…

Two models based on the use of manpower data are presented in this report. They offer guides for (1) the development of a ten-year master plan and (2) the development of curriculums as appropriate, based on the time schedule of that master plan. The College Master Plan Model presents two aspects of college master planning which are divided into…

Prepared for elementary and secondary social studies teachers, this volume presents four exemplary learning activities for teaching about the Bicentennial. Each activity explores a recurring theme in the United States' Development--dedication to a cause, humor, frontiers, and loyalty. Lesson 1 concerns George Washington and the problems he…

The report describes a model for establishing a small store to be operated by fashion merchandising students for academic credit within a post-secondary school program. It is intended to bridge the gap between graduation and employment by offering the student a hands-on retailing and merchandising experience during school hours before graduation.…

The reference guide presents a model for career education in Michigan and clarifies the content of career development by specifying student outcomes. The document organizes the content of career development into four basic interrelated knowledge, skill, and attitude components: (1) self-awareness and assessment, focusing on helping individuals…

To develop a systems-oriented model for guidance and counseling at all levels of schooling, a research project was conducted in a California school district, testing the applicability of systems concepts in guidance at the kindergarten and first grade levels. The project report includes a review of literature relating the systems approach to…

This curriculum guide for developing musical behaviors in grades K-6 offers a model for moving the young child from basic knowledge attainments to higher levels of musical behavior. A procedure for developing and implementing course objectives is outlined. Concepts/skills to be acquired at given levels are provided to assist teachers and…

Ninety-one professionals from 22 states participated in an institute designed to examine ways to effect behavioral changes in power structures and decision policy makers so that legislative mandates for total education and training programs for in-school and out-of-school youth will become a reality. Fourteen presentations aimed specifically at…

The existing (1968) United States Naval Academy course on psychological and management principles applicable to leadership is reviewed, along with the proposed experimental multimedia course being developed by Westinghouse Learning Corporation (the final report appears under EM 010 418, EM 010 419, and EM 010 484). The functional categories of a…