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Trembath, Richard J.; White, Richard T. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1979
Mastery learning techniques were improved through mathematics instruction based on a validated learning hierarchy, presenting tasks in a sequence consistent with the requirements of the hierarchy, and requiring learners to demonstrate achievement before being allowed to proceed. (Author/GDC)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, Mastery Learning
South Dakota State Dept. of Public Instruction, Pierre. – 1970
Suggestive rather than prescriptive, this k-12 social studies guide is broad in scope and serves as a basis to aid teachers in selecting and determining content. The major portion of the work provides helpful information for the teacher in social studies curriculum design and planning that includes: questions teachers can ask themselves to…
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Cuyahoga Falls City School District, OH. – 1966
Some objectives of this non-graded elective English program are to individualize language arts instruction, to deepen student interest in and appreciation of literature, to provide more meaningful sequences of courses, and to capitalize on the teaching strengths of the English faculty. Courses are divided into three areas--composition and English…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Objectives, Elective Courses, English Curriculum
Philadelphia School District, PA. Office of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1980
This booklet outlines competencies for consumer education courses in grades seven through 12 in the Philadelphia school system. Consumer education is seen to develop students' abilities to cope with situations encountered daily in their roles in our economic system. It puts into practice the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Philadelphia School District, PA. Office of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1980
Major competencies are presented for art education courses in grades seven through 12 in the Philadelphia school system. The goal of art education is to promote an understanding of elements and principles of composition and design such as color, line, shape, mass, and texture. Art education should involve students in evaluating, creating, and…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education
Philadelphia School District, PA. Office of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1980
This booklet identifies major competencies for each course offered in the secondary music education program in the Philadelphia school system. Music is seen to be a mode of expression in responding to and interpreting life and nature. It promotes the development of aesthetic judgment. The booklet outlines up to eight competencies for each of nine…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Course Objectives
McLendon, Jonathon C.; Penix, Findlay C. – 1968
Educational research on the social studies since the 1960's, indicating that many changes have occurred yet implying that there is still a further need for research and improvement, is summarized in this booklet. Because the vast amount of research on social studies makes it impractical to report a great deal of it, many of the findings reported…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Course Content, Current Events, Curriculum Development
Philadelphia School District, PA. Office of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1980
This booklet identifies major competencies for African and Afro-American studies courses in grades seven through 12 in the Philadelphia school system. Afro-American studies are viewed as (1) developing students' ability to gain insights and destroy stereotypes and (2) providing a frame of reference for understanding the forces which have shaped…
Descriptors: African Culture, Behavioral Objectives, Black Culture, Black History
Philadelphia School District, PA. Office of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1980
Specific competencies are outlined for social studies education in grades seven through 12 in the Philadelphia school system. The focus of social studies education is seen to be the transmission of knowledge and inculcation of skills and attitudes essential for good citizenship in an interdependent world. Five areas which contribute to good…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, City Government, Competency Based Education, Course Objectives