The Westminster Project Social Studies is an elementary level teacher-developed social studies program. A critical analysis of the development process, objectives, content, teaching strategies, evaluation procedures, and a comparison of the project with other materials is provided. (DE)

An analysis of the content, rationale, objectives, and how well the materials of a women's studies curriculum worked in the classroom are provided. (DE)

A critical examination of the content, objectives and processes of teaching of the Canadian Public Issues Project is provided. (DE)

A high school level legal education curriculum development project undertaken in a small locally-controlled school district in Canada is described. Specifically discussed are project background, the process used to develop the curriculum, the project objectives, and resources used. (RM)

The author suggests the establishment of a Compulsory Canadian Core Program for teachers-in-training, with accompanying curriculum components for grades K-12. The program would emphasize bilingualism, pluralism, regional diversity, social/economic disparity, and global interdependence. (Author/AV)

Describes how the Legal Services Society of British Columbia, from 1975 to 1981, worked with secondary teachers in a partnership to help improve the teaching of law in the schools in British Columbia. Curriculum materials were produced, teacher training was conducted, and a newsletter was disseminated. (RM)

The Milwaukee (Wisconsin) public school system is the first public school system in the United States to offer a peace studies program to all elementary and secondary students. The program, including the planning and development process, is described. (RM)

In response to informal encounters and surveys which showed that secondary teachers in Alberta (Canada) needed primary source material and reference aids for their legal education courses, the Legal Resource Centre initiated many services, including a newsletter, reference lists, and workshop services. They also developed mock trial kits. (RM)

A month-long summer workshop to train Nova Scotia high school teachers in law-related education is described. Specifically discussed are the structure of the workshop, the type of materials used, and the curriculum projects undertaken by the teachers. (RM)

An innovative syllabus outlining a history course for students ages 13-16 in Great Britain was developed by this council. Content of the course, which encourages students to collect and analyze historical evidence, is discussed, and evaluation techniques used in the course are examined. (RM)

A conceptual background and definition of social education with emphasis on interpersonal values and skills are provided. Secondary Canadian and U.S. social education curriculum development projects are discussed, emphasizing implementation guidelines, program objectives, and potential pitfalls. (RM)

Describes and analyzes a project which developed packets intended as exemplars to show teachers in England and Wales how, working within their "unique situations," they could design a course to help students, ages 8-13, develop skills and personal qualities through a study of societal concepts. (RM)