Discusses the difference between viewing music as a thing and as a process. Advocates conceptualizing music as a process of the mind. Offers a discussion of neurophilosophy as a means of focusing attention on the need for a revised epistemology of music and to highlight educators' responsibility for revamping the curriculum. (KO)

Presents the source method that Mary Sheldon Barnes publicized in her book, "Studies in General History" in 1885. Defines the source method as the thorough examination of original source materials through the application of systematic inquiry tools. Points out that Barnes combined the study of history with the study of contemporary life.…

Designers of a program evaluation course at the University of Utah focused on teachable concepts and strategies of evaluation. The course addresses five arenas of evaluation generally encountered by school administrators: institution, program and instruction, learners, management, and personnel. Teaching strategies, implementation problems and…

Reviews five books on developmentally appropriate teaching, and two volumes from a series on an interpersonal cognitive problem-solving program. (HTH)

Describes integrated learning systems (ILSs) and their impact on education. Topics discussed include courseware; curriculum areas; instructional strategies; ILS management systems; and future trends, including IBM versus Macintosh, multimedia, networked software, and curriculum design. (LRW)

Presents the view that "developmental research" is needed in which small-scale curriculum development is cyclically coupled to in-depth classroom research of teaching-learning processes. Such "didactical" research methodology should result in worked-out examples of successful ways of teaching, according to new conceptual…

Argues for integrating heterodox economic theory into mainstream economics education. Uses the example of an integrated economic program at Dickinson College (Pennsylvania) to illustrate benefits. Describes components and methodology of the program. Sees positive outcomes for students, faculty, and the discipline. Includes course description,…

This article views differentiation as the process of identifying, with each learner, the most effective strategies for achieving agreed targets. It presents 10 elements of differentiation in special education, such as differentiation is multidimensional; differentiation is diagnostic; differentiation challenges classroom relationships; and…

Komacek discusses the importance of teaching transportation/automotive technology. Anderson provides models, content, and teaching methods that will benefit students, schools, and industry. (JOW)

Explores the reasons why speech and writing are taught independently of each other. Discusses some advantages of integrating the two curricula. Offers options for organizing courses. Provides examples of programs and resources. Describes a survey of writing program administrators regarding whether they integrate speech and writing curricula. (PRA)

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)

Recommends a holistic approach to teaching that emphasizes learning as a generative amalgamation of actions, cognitions, and emotions. Discusses the implications for change that such an approach would have for the teacher education curriculum. Argues that individuals do make a difference that can be positive if teachers embrace a principal of…

Discusses resources for curriculum design and choosing technology to fit with the curriculum developed. Lists questions about curriculum development raised by the Manhattan Music Curriculum Project. Describes software and hardware that place students in the many roles undertaken by musicians. Emphasizes the development of cognitive as well as…

Argues that previous definitions of "empathy" are not useful for intercultural communication because they overemphasize accuracy, have an inappropriate focus on affect, and improperly portray empathy as an ability or skill. Advocates a relational view of empathy for intercultural encounters, and points out the pedagogical benefits for…

Argues in favor of developing and adapting curricula with a multicultural perspective. Presents typical problems facing students who are outside their cultural context. Describes the dominance of a United States Anglo perspective in communication skills, theory, and methods courses. Offers five suggestions for developing multicultural…