This article highlights findings of a comprehensive plan for the Danish educational system to the year 1990. Two main categories are discussed: the framework and structure of the school system; and the curriculum, teaching methods, and other aspects of the "inner life" of schools and other educational institutions. (KC)

Describes an introductory earth science course concerned with catastrophic events and processes in geology. Includes a section on lecture topics, readings, and visual materials. (MA)

This article deals with the role of basic concepts in economic education and suggests instructional procedures which aid in the attainment of these concepts. (Editor)

The areas of curriculum development, teaching methods, preparation of instructional materials, teacher training, and examinations involved in the teaching of mathematics in India are considered. (MN)

Suggests ways to use eight literary works in social studies teaching. Works include Sophocles'"Antigone," Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji," Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," Tolstoy's "War and Peace," Camus'"The Stranger," and Ellison's "The Invisible Man." Analyzes each work's theme, content, and style; relationship to social studies issues; and…

Describes the moral discussion approach and the deliberate psychological education approach to morals education. Reports the impact of a values course, nine weeks of psychological awareness followed by nine weeks of moral discourse, on the moral development of eleventh grade students. (JK)

Discusses why anthropology should be taught. Analyzes the increasing interest in teaching anthropology and the textbooks, films, simulation kits, and wide variety of teaching methods which have been developed. Provides some synthesis upon which future development of anthropological curricula might be based. (Author/JM)

Report on the advantages and disadvantages of the interdisciplinary cluster system at Oakton Community College (Illinois) after five years. Reviews effects on students, faculty, administrators, and curriculum. (RT)

Argues for broadening the perspective of formal curriculum in U.S. schools, so that schools can prepare students to function in a global community. In developing the rationale for global education, efforts by teachers to promote a broader perspective are reviewed, and steps necessary for promoting a global perspective are considered. Resources for…

States that the proper end for social studies is understanding, and that stories, because of their form and substance, can provide the conditions necessary for understanding in social studies. Stories are judged educationally worthwhile for psychological, pedagogical, and curricular reasons. (Author/JDH)

Offers classroom teachers a way to use listening activities to improve students' comprehension, a procedure that has worked well with a group of children in grades K-3. (JC)

The article (1) identifies current problems in instruction of written language (such as insufficient attention to writing); (2) recommends a curriculum model focused on improving fluency, syntax, vocabulary, content, and conventions; and (3) describes effective teaching approaches for the mildly handicapped including student motivation, guided…

States that local history can be effective in helping students better understand the broader scope of history. Identifies four ERIC documents which will help social studies teachers incorporate local history in their classrooms. Provides bibliographic citations and ordering information. (GEA)

Reviews representative instructional studies of inference training, reciprocal teaching, and process training. Discusses both the concept of explicit comprehension instruction and potential difficulties in classroom implementation. Raises two important curricular concerns. (NH)

Social work education has traditionally focused more on practice methods than on solving social problems. It is contended that there is a need for an "integrated practitioner" who is, by design, prepared as a social problem specialist. Issues in developing a curriculum are discussed. (Author/MH)