The Kuder Career Planning System administrative database results for the past five years have shown a low interest in the manufacturing career cluster among Arkansas students. The low student interest and shortage of high-skilled labor in manufacturing prompted the Arkansas Department of Career Education to invest grant funds in a new…

"A History and Case Study at a Selected Tribal College" focuses on a tribally chartered two-year institution of higher education. The selected Tribal College serves Native American and non-Native American populations on two separate and distinct reservations and one urban location. This study surveys the history to answer basic foundational and…

The "Making it Work" book is for practitioners and managers working with people with learning difficulties in FE colleges, adult and community learning services, work-based learning and voluntary sector organisations. This book was produced as a result of a two-year project funded by the Department of Health. It provides information…

Developing and delivering curricula that are integrated and that use blended learning techniques requires a highly orchestrated design. While institutions have demonstrated the ability to design complex curricula on an ad-hoc basis, these projects are generally successful at a great human and capital cost. Model-driven design provides a…

The purpose of this project was to provide innovative and cutting edge genetics materials for 14-17 year olds (Year 10-12) in Australian schools, which aimed to engage students and encourage evidence based decision-making. In 2008, an Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics (ASISTM) project called "Genetics…

The best science teachers are not only experts in teaching and knowledgeable about science content, but they are also great at teaching science. They have specialized teaching knowledge, including knowledge of effective pedagogical practices in science, student difficulties with understanding content, and curricular purposes. As a result,…

This paper explores and discusses arguments for the use of virtual environments and interactive avatars in supporting the achievement of student learning goals within conventional educational contexts. It describes and evaluates arguments promoted by some authors (eg, van den Brekel, 2007; Deuchar & Nodder, 2003; Dickey, 2003; Facer, 2004; de…

Condensed from "Jorunal of Home Economics, Volume 60 (December 1968), 767-73.

Paper presented at the Curriculum Committee Workshop, American Society for Information Science, University of Pittsburgh, September, 1968.

The most important prerequisite to group creativity in curriculum development is a climate of free inquiry, free expression, and objective criticism. An atmosphere such as this develops from the personal security, active participation, and creativity of each team member. A period of negative feelings caused by frustration and failure when the…

A curriculum development program for Santa Ana College is presented. There are two types of projects. One group involves developing new or revising existing courses, i.e., Mathematics 50, Chemistry D. Another group focused on totally new programs, particularly these related to cultural awareness and community needs. From these projects, various…

Evaluates the articles in this volume dealing with the role of educational institutions in curriculum development. Discusses the variety of public and private educational institutions with regard to size, range of activities, relation to government and universities, and the implementation of curricula. (RB)

Advocates a new approach to dance education which relates it to society and so offers the student a better relationship with his environment. Also proposes an emphasis on the interrelationships of all the arts in school aesthetic education. (JA)