Argues that two types of theory exist, "pure" theory and "process" theory, and develops the position that theory is at the heart of the curriculum and is indeed very practical. Through a systematic approach understandings obtained in theory can be used in dealing with daily administrative tasks. (Author/RK)

Provides a model for developing global awareness activities in a secondary school. (Author/IRT)

A model was developed to find out whether teachers can predict the success of their students on a specific test. Implications for curriculum development and changes in classroom instruction are discussed. (RB)

Defines "conceptual framework" (an explanatory theory useful for structuring contextual elements within complex settings) and attempts to show its relationship to curriculum research. Discusses two important issues when considering conceptual frameworks in schools: selection of criteria and selection of data collection and analysis…

The author criticizes inadequate implementation of gifted programing concepts that have resulted in two extremes: busy-work and student-directed programs ignoring teacher choice and prescribed content. He advocates a middle ground in which independent student investigation is balanced with prescribed gifted content. (CL)

Describes the development and testing of an environmental education curriculum model. The model, successfully used with secondary students (ages 14-16), is structured around a set of five key questions which are amplified to fit the topic and circumstances in which they are applied. (Author/JN)

This article describes the theoretical basis for and implementation of an individualized science curriculum at the elementary level. The program has the following objectives related to scientific curriculum: scientific literacy, affective and inquiry goals, and student self-direction and coevaluation. (HMD)

Provides three models as approaches to organizing the middle school in a variety of exciting ways: (1) an oscillating system, where students in communities move between basic studies and related arts and physical education, (2) an immersion system, where students in communities spend full time moving between interdisciplinary areas, and (3) a…

Author adapts the S-shaped curve of the product life cycle to that of the higher education curriculum. (CB)

Suggests a series of fundamental concepts in accounting and a way of viewing the conceptual structure that could be of use in building a bookkeeping-accounting curriculum. (Author)

This paper proposes a new model for the development of adult education curricula. The model is holistic to complement the segmental needs and special interests approach that is characteristic of most programs. (JOW)

The cumulative learning effect is explained to help overcome lack of coordination and scheduling difficulties in programing for the gifted. An example is recounted of the model's application in an interdisciplinary series on experiencing history. (CL)