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BACHTOLD, LOUISE M. – 1966
AS ONE PART OF THE 3-YEAR PROGRAM OF PROJECT TALENT, A COUNSELING INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN THE SAN JUAN, CALIFORNIA, UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED (THE TOP 2 PERCENT ON ACHIEVEMENT AND ABILITY TESTS) IN GRADES 7, 8, AND 9 WERE PLACED IN THIS EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM. BOTH COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES WERE SET…
Descriptors: Counseling Instructional Programs, English, Experimental Programs, Gifted
McIntyre, D.; Moodie, A. G. – 1971
This paper evaluates an experimental humanities program combining English and Social Studies materials in which students discussed topics of social concern. Grade distributions, teacher complaints, planned improvements, and responses to a student questionnaire are examined. A copy of the questionnaire is included. (DLG)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Experimental Curriculum, Experimental Programs, Humanities Instruction
Karl, Marion C. – 1970
The inappropriateness of standard experimental research design, which can stifle innovations, is discussed in connection with the problems of designing practical techniques for evaluating a Title III curriculum development project. The project, involving 12 school districts and 2,500 students, teaches concept understanding, critical thinking, and…
Descriptors: Action Research, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness
DeBruler, Ralph M. – 1966
An instructional program for children retarded in reading but average or above in intelligence enrolled 57 seventh grade students. The program consisted of instruction in language arts and social studies which utilized audiovisual materials, class discussions, resource people, pictorial textbooks, oral quizzes, self-expression writing, and high…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Community Programs, Exceptional Child Research, Experimental Programs
Mulholland, J.; And Others – 1971
This paper evaluates two experimental social studies courses, Mass Communication (Grade 9) and Man and his Environment (Grade 12); both were judged to have merit. A copy of a questionnaire given to the ninth graders, student responses, and a description of the Media Development Centre at the test school are included. (DLG)
Descriptors: Communications, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Environment
Mei, Dolores M.; And Others – 1988
The Issues and Values Project was designed as a pilot program to develop and implement a law-related education curriculum for New York City (New York) private and public school 12th grade students. This booklet describes the curriculum project's: (1) purpose, background, objectives, and evaluation; (2) program implementation; and (3) student…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Experimental Curriculum
Talmage, Harriet; Mendelson, Lloyd J. – 1971
This publication, part of supplementary materials for a National Council for the Social Studies Conference paper described in SO 003 075, characterizes and offers evaluations on the Wingspread Project. A number of school exchange programs for varying age groups of suburban and urban young people from diverse backgrounds emphasizes a sense of…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Community Study, Cultural Interrelationships, Educational Objectives
Providence Public Schools, RI. – 1969
The questions to be answered regarding the relative success of the project were: 1) Do students perceive a difference between the new curriculum and the traditional; 2) Has the program changed the attitudes of students toward the school in general, and social studies in particular; 3) Have teacher attitudes been changed regarding student…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research