We report on the development of an after-school and summer-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curriculum infused with the arts and social emotional learning content (STEAM SEL). Its design was motivated by theory and research that suggest that STEM education is well-suited for teaching empathy and other emotion-related skills.…

Research on student achievement indicates the U.S. K-12 education system is not adequately preparing American students to compete in the 21st century global economy in the areas of science and mathematics. Congress has asked the scientific entities of the federal government to help increase K-12 science learning by creating standards-based…

During the last few years, the number of university students choosing to follow engineering degrees has decreased dramatically in Spain. For that reason, several university departments, in collaboration with some high schools, have developed a range of activities in order to promote a higher enrollment rate, to improve the level of mathematics and…

Serves as an introduction to the field of educational evaluation by clarifying the aims and methods of evaluation and outlining points of conflict that exist between the various practitioners. Presents five evaluation studies as examples for discussion and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. (GS)

Lists a model of the dimensions of scientific literacy. Explains the characteristics of the scientifically literate person. Suggests ways that the dimensions can be used for program improvement. (GS)

Reports findings from a focus group study of the opinions of 70 teachers in six secondary schools in England and Wales about the future of the compulsory science curriculum. Reports widespread support in principle for the proposed changes with concerns expressed over content and feasibility of implementation. (Author/MM)

Describes a natural science program that offers twenty-five or more different topics each semester. Presents examples of the topics available and outlines the advantages of this approach. (GS)

Describes a program built on the philosophy that laboratory exercises were to be exclusively reserved for those concepts which could not be taught more effectively by other pedagogical techniques. Presents faculty and student criticisms of the program. (GS)

These aspects of the 1970-71 implementation program for a system-wide elementary school science program are discussed: selection of the elementary science textbook adoption committee and an outline of the committee's responsibilities; review of materials by the selection committee, including a list of general strengths and weaknesses of four…

Describes the development and validation of the Curriculum Adaptation Scheme (CAS) to aid curriculum developers in their curriculum adaptation endeavors. Provides a copy of the instrument. (DS)

Describes a pilot program designed to instruct the elderly in basic nutrition concepts. Results of the program indicate that the elderly are interested in and capable of learning new nutrition information. (MA)

Presents an in-house strategy for evaluating developed curricula. The strategy is demonstrated via the evaluation of the Individualized Science curriculum. (SL)

Discusses how to integrate into the curriculum the interests of children of all ethnic backgrounds. Includes a rubric for multicultural contributions to science. (KHR)

A checklist is provided as a tool for an informal overview of the environmental education programs found in schools. The checklist includes the topics of administration, instructional activities, and the school system. Guidelines for development and use of environmental education materials, programs, and activities are also provided. (KR)

Describes a program evaluation of the Rouge Education Project (REP), a school-based environmental education program that uses water monitoring, telecommunications, and student actions to improve water quality. Reports that results indicated that the REP met its goals of increasing awareness and concern about the Rouge River and developing a…