Changes that occurred in the freshman English program of Virginia's black colleges over two decades are investigated in this study. The four black senior colleges involved were Hampton Institute, Norfolk State College, Virginia State College, and Virginia Union University. Data on the programs were collected from the programs studied, from a panel…

This thesis reviews infant learning literature, describes infant education programs, and discusses Piaget's theory of development. Also presented is a curriculum model which is Piagetian in perspective and includes: (1) information on some psychological foundations of infant education; (2) a planning component explaining appropriate settings,…

This project was conducted to develop a strategic plan to improve the quality of the Master of Business Administration program at Dowling College (Oakdale, New York), focusing on the issue of specialization in the program, the importance of the curriculum in future careers, the quality of instruction, and the quality of college facilities and…

This paper begins with a discussion of reasons why the Uganda College of Commerce was established and how the curriculum for the Uganda Diploma in Business Studies (UDBS) was developed. A historical survey of the course development is presented, focusing on the course objectives. The achievements and non-achievements of the UDBS are analyzed,…

This dissertation examines three reform movements: the curriculum reform movement, the Great Society Programs of the Kennedy and Johnson Administration, and the current competency-based teacher education (CBTE) movement. Using the CBTE approach, this dissertation focuses on dimensions with which CBTE did not deal-specifically, low income…

The Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs (PLAN) is characterized by a completely individualized pattern of organization. It employs multiple textbooks and materials which cross grade level lines, subject matter area lines, and teacher-pupil lines. It places particular emphasis on a high concentration of modern mathematics content. The…

The study was conceived as a critique of the bilingual education curricula generated by the Bilingual Education Act, with specific reference to the Puerto Rican collectivity in the United States. Six criteria were developed, drawing from the integration of theories of social action and language usage. The criteria were then applied to specific…

This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the UNESCO Primary Science Project being piloted in Grade 5 in selected Malawi schools. Specific objectives included determining: (1) differences in performance and attitudes between students following the UNESCO program and students following the old primary science program and (2) problems…

Problems encountered by teachers in Lesotho in implementing the 1981 elementary social studies program were investigated. Twenty randomly selected urban and rural schools participated in the study. Twenty-four teachers and 10 parents answered questionnaires and the chairman of the National Panel for Social Studies was interviewed. Findings…

Research was conducted to provide a base of information applicable to revising the existing accounting curriculum in the Department of Business at Tuskegee Institute. A survey questionnaire was designed and submitted to members of the Tuskegee Institute Business/Industry Cluster members who are principle employers of Tuskegee graduates. The…

An internationalized dietetic technician (DT) program was developed at the Milwaukee Area Technical College through a process that included the design and development of international modules to be used through infusion or an individual unit approach in selected courses. The following procedures were used: a review of the literature on benefits of…

A study confirmed the need for an ambulatory nursing experience as part of the vocational nursing (VN) program at the Long Beach City College (LBCC). Information on which to base the revision of the ambulatory care (AC) experience was obtained from a literature review and interviews with the following: AC administrators, California Board of…