Recommendations of the Utah Education Reform Steering Committee are presented in this report. First, the recommendations are briefly summarized and challenges facing the State's provision of education are outlined. Next, specific recommendations are made in the following areas: elementary and secondary education; higher education; and facilities,…

A project developed and tested articulation and instructional models for an electronics program in secondary schools. Two nontraditional methods of instruction were used: (1) computer-assisted video and (2) video, laboratory, and recitation. Electronic theory was taught at the student's home high school; laboratory exercises were completed at…

This document contains guidelines for science curriculum in Washington State schools. Statements of philosophy and program goals are presented and explained. Four major program goals (which address societal demands) operationally describe science education toward the learning of: (1) factual and theoretical knowledge; (2) applied science skills;…

Individualized, competency-based curriculum materials were developed for a course on Principles of Technology, Units 1-6. New and updated curriculum materials in Drafting and Electronics and the Principles of Technology units were pilot tested in area vocational center settings in Illinois. A computer maintenance program was also developed but not…

Intended as a teacher reference tool, this handbook is designed to support and enhance a variety of seventh grade communication arts-reading programs. The first part of the handbook contains sections that define and describe each of the components required in preparing a comprehensive communication arts reading program. Specific sections provide…

This paper presents one researcher's premise that the most important variable in determining classroom effectiveness is the congruence of the delivered curriculum with the desired outcomes or, that students be given the opportunity to learn what is expected of them. This theory presupposes that curriculum expectations be made clear to students,…

Following consideration of many reports on the status of public education, the Utah State Board of Education announces its commitment to the reform of the content, processes, and standards of public education in Utah. The board sets as its primary goals the attainment of excellence in education and the improvement of productivity. The reform will…

A project was conducted to develop a model, strategies, and procedures for introducing change skills instruction into vocational programs. During the course of the year-long project, the following were to be accomplished: development and presentation of a conceptual model that provided a rationale for introducing change skills instruction into…

An inservice training program was held at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey, for the purpose of training guidance counselors and teachers in the incorporation into existing curricula of the New Jersey Career Information Delivery System (CIDS), developed by the New Jersey Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NJOICC).…

A project was conducted at Washburn University to develop full curriculum materials for the first-year courses in an electronic maintenance technology program. The courses were articulated with a local high school. The curriculum materials were developed, pilot tested, and refined. The bulk of the report consists of the curriculum materials for…

Designed for history teachers of students in grades 4-7 and for museum educators, this teacher's manual interprets art and objects in the Hall of State (Dallas) within the context of the Texas history curriculum. Although the guide focuses specifically on Texas history and the Hall of State, it can be used as a model for museum and school…

This evaluation report discusses the computer literacy pilot program objectives in the Orange County Public Schools, Florida. The evaluation was designed to assess the appropriateness of the objectives; to determine adequacy of teacher preparation; to measure participating students' achievement; and to provide information to curriculum developers.…

The Education Industry Exchange Program was initiated (1) to provide nonvocational industrial arts teachers with industrial skill training to teach trade and industrial subjects (to be accomplished through a graduate education program in cooperation with industry), (2) to enable craftspersons and skilled workers who were interested in teaching…

A project was designed to develop a system that would prepare adult vocational instructors to design, develop, and implement competency-based programs for their students. Additional objectives included identifying occupational competencies, developing and field testing vocational materials, and evaluating participating instructors' teaching…

Lists of project accomplishments and the complete third-party evaluation report constitute the major contents of this final report of a three-year project to assist Bedford County Public Schools (Virginia) in implementation of a model for K-14 career education. Major conclusions reported are these: (1) A comprehensive plan for career development…