What if educational programs designed curriculum with the end in mind, teaching and assessing only the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the workplace and broader life applications? Competency-Based Education (CBE) provides an answer to questions such as this one that key stakeholders such as employers, learners, parents, and educators…

To succeed in college, career and life in the 21st century, students must be supported in mastering both content and skills. This Implementation Guide presents state leaders, policymakers and/or district and school leaders with assessment tactics and examples to assist in statewide 21st century skills initiatives. The Partnership for 21st Century…

Discover how two of education's most powerful frameworks can team up to provide your school with a comprehensive and in-depth approach to ensure all students are learning at maximum levels. The leading experts on Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design explain how to connect these two approaches and use their combined power to: (1)…

The document provides a collection of curriculum ideas and suggestions for teaching gifted and talented students, with emphasis on self-directed learning and differentiation of the curriculum. Section I outlines steps for developinq a self-directed learning environment and includes resource materials lists and sample evaluation sheets. Among…

Presented is a developmentally sequenced curriculum designed for teaching human sexuality to mentally impaired adolescents. A brief objective is presented, teaching methods are listed, and materials needed are described (in terms of author, title, source, and price) for each of the following topic areas: vocabulary of sexuality; fact vs. myths;…

These guidelines were developed for use by personnel responsible for planning seminars and workshops to train administrators of information services and centers. Section I is a general introduction to the course manual including purpose and scope, course orientation, and topics to be covered. Section II suggests personal qualifications and…

One of a series of volumes containing units on specific themes designed for use in college freshman English courses, this particular volume considers people and their responsibilities, through the use of recordings, cartoons, satire, modern and ancient drama, modern fiction, and contemporary essays. The sequence is divided into four sections.…

The individualized community college calculus course described here was developed to accomodate differences in student learning rates. It consists of three units: (I) limits and continuity; (II) the derivative with applications; and (III) the integral with applications. There are three sections in Unit I, four sections in Unit II, and five…

The Philosophy of Education Society has formulated guidelines for evaluating teacher education programs in terms of the: (1) qualifications of teachers of philosophy of education; (2) philosophical component of humanistic requirements for teacher certification; and (3) humanistic component of graduate programs. (JN)

Presented as part of the Special Education Supervisor Training Project at the University of Texas is a learning packet on designing instructional units. Structured as a self-paced unit, the packet includes an eight-item pretest, three task assignments, and a nine-item evaluation checklist. (CL)

Written as a reference for teachers of shorthand and transcription, this instructional guide is organized into three sections. The first section discusses the administration of the stenographic program and focuses on the needs, objectives, and organization of the program. Characteristics of occupational preparation programs are also noted. Section…

The publication is intended to convey a perspective on career education, emphasizing recognized instructional organization, processes and procedures, and concerns. The first chapter discusses the career education concept generally, as an instrument for curricular analysis and as a bridge between the classroom and the community. The second chapter…

Designed to help teachers of automotive services select the body of knowledge and experiences leading to the development of salable skills which might be necessary at various levels of complexity, this guide suggests an alignment of content, with teaching suggestions, for use in developing a vocational program to prepare youth and adults for…

This paper is divided into the following five sections, each of which considers an aspect of teaching grammar: the importance of teaching English grammar, teaching the patterns of words and sentences, the functions of words, making sentences, and a curriculum proposal for teaching standard English in the elementary grades through high school. (LL)

Intended for teachers of gifted students in grades 4-6, the guide emphasizes the need for specialized instruction in mathematics, suggests methods for teaching mathematical facts and concepts, describes approaches and materials to develop students' understanding of mathematical principles, and explores ways to build skills and creativity. Stressed…