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Chanakul, Chittra; Wannachot, Washiraporn; Prachagool, Veena; Nuangchalerm, Prasart – Journal of Educational Issues, 2022
The influence of digital technology and sociocultural adaptation is currently quickly changing society. Understanding the disparities between generations was necessary for moving on to the next generation together. The purposes of this research were to 1) study patterns of improving the quality of life of the elderly in different family styles,…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Social Change, Older Adults, Age Groups
Manning, Patrick R. – Journal of Catholic Education, 2018
Catholic schools in the United States continue to struggle with declining enrollment just as the wider American Church continues to struggle with rampant disaffiliation. While some Catholic educators have generated creative solutions to keep their schools afloat, the long-term viability of U.S. Catholic education will require understanding the…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Catholics, Catholic Educators, World Views
Brem, Jane; Subotnik, Rena – Social Studies Teacher, 1988
This article offers four classroom activities based on the 10 trends identified in Naisbitt's 1982 book, MEGATRENDS: TEN NEW DIRECTIONS TRANSFORMING OUR LIVES. The activities are based on a data retrieval chart, a consequence chart, reverse historical chronology, and guided fantasies. Includes samples of the charts. (JDH)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Association of American Universities, Washington, DC. – 1982
A 1981 Wingspread conference on the implications of the new scholarship on women for the traditional goals and assumptions of liberal education also addresses possibilities and imperatives for curricular and institutional change. After an introduction by Anne Fuller, papers by three women's studies scholars are presented. "Feminist…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Females

Fehr, Dennis E. – Studies in Art Education, 1994
Contends that postmodernism has influenced profoundly the direction of visual art in contemporary society. However, art education has not been affected by these social and philosophical changes. Summarizes components of postmodernism and defines connections between them and the art education field. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives

McKeon, Penny – Australian Art Education, 1994
Examines the work of Jurgen Habermas and Arthur Danto and develops a conceptual structure that views art education as an interpretive and reflective network that bridges school and life experiences. Contends that visual arts contribute to the development of reflective capacities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Change

Unks, Gerald – Education and Urban Society, 1984
It is time to free urban education from the standards of rural, agrarian America. Urban education must reflect modern family structures, utilize school buildings to a fuller extent, reflect more autonomy for schools in individual communities, and expand bilingual programs. In short, schools should become the new "settlement houses" for urban…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, School Community Relationship
Schug, Mark C.; Kepner, Henry S., Jr. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
The special responsibility of the social studies program is to help students understand the personal and social issues related to computer technology. Students must understand how computer technology influences us in our roles as consumers, workers, citizens, and family members. Curriculum materials dealing with these topics need to be developed.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Course Content, Curriculum

Geyer, Michael; Bright, Charles – American Historical Review, 1995
Argues that for years the emphasis on historical specialization relegated world history to the academic dustbin. Maintains that the globalization of culture, economics, and societies has created a reimagining of world history. Discusses issues and presents recommendations on research and curriculum development in world history. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Interrelationships, Culture Contact, Curriculum Development, Educational Change

Lie, John – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Maintains that, in spite of its cosmopolitan origins, U.S. sociology is regarded widely as parochial in its outlook and concerns. Discusses factors contributing to the intellectual isolationism of U.S. sociological research and pedagogy. Provides suggestions for internationalizing the sociology curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Ethnocentrism, Global Approach

Fung, C. Victor – Music Educators Journal, 1995
Asserts that since the middle of the 20th century the inclusion of world musics in music education programs has become increasingly important. Presents three rationales for teaching world music in the United States. Discusses two assumptions and implications for music educators regarding world music. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education

Singer, Alan – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Reports on a study of the impact of a transformative curriculum in social studies among 96 11th-grade students in a New York City high school. Illustrates problems teachers face when they assume that students are making the intellectual connections expected of them. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Females

Akinbote, Olusegun – Canadian Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that citizenship education is an important aspect of the philosophy of Nigerian education. Describes the role and growth of citizenship education from the precolonial period to the present. Provides suggestions on how to make citizenship education in Nigeria more effective. (CFR)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Citizenship Education, Colonialism
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1971
Project SURT, The Study of Rural-Urban Transition, deals with the dynamics of Canadian society. The interdisciplinary curriculum to be produced will be instrumental in assisting tenth and eleventh grade students in two or three months, to assess the changes which are occuring in selected Canadian Communities, and to gain some proficiency in…
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Study, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development

Fisher, M. I. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Maintains that the Russian educational system is going through an era of uncertainty. Asserts that one source of this uncertainty is the multitude of interpretations regarding the content and structure of the national educational system. Provides recommendations to create a sociocultural educational environment that fosters individual development.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Change, Educational Policy
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