Discussed are changes made in the physics curriculum of the Danish Gymnasium. Presents a table showing the curriculum for science and language tracks. Describes five dimensions of physics and intermediate and high level courses. (YP)

The essentials of an Italian degree in Management Engineering are described. Aspects such as engineers versus managers, educational curriculum and envisaged development of the course are discussed. (Author/YP)

Describes benefits and sacrifices of an accreditation program to a department. Discusses some negative effects of accreditation on chemical engineering curricula and what might be done to make improvements. (YP)

Described is the biography of Paul DeHart Hurd as a science educator. Included are anecdotes from his high school story, through studying and teaching experiences, through professional careers, to present activities. Appended is his bibliography of publications, monographs, books, and papers. (YP)

Describes the development, implementation, successes, and challenges of a required general education course formally entitled "Environment, Technology, and Society." (JRH)

Discusses the effect that Botswana's relatively strong economy has had on its growth and development as well as the obstacles that stand in the way of progress. Four critical issues are identified: (1) education system; (2) teacher education; (3) conditions of teaching and learning science; and (4) science curriculum. (ZWH)

Discusses the concept of multicultural education and argues that the curriculum must reflect the cultural diversity of the school's population and must treat as worthwhile the contributions of all groups to the American society. Presents examples of current policies and opinion on multicultural education. (JRH)

Uses alternative theoretical lenses, methodological approaches, and sources of information to seek insights on the aggregate of factors currently influencing a reconceptualization of education in the sciences. Concludes that reform should be based on the dynamics of contemporary society, the characteristics of today's adolescents, and a…

Describes enrollment patterns of secondary students in A-level science courses. (MKR)

Presents a fictional account of a science teacher and her use of constructivism as a referent for her various roles. Describes how she came to teach in this manner, her involvement in staff development activities, and an evolution in her thinking from an objectivist to a constructivist system of semantics. Presents implications for the reform of…

Reviews 37 trade books recommended for use in the science curriculum, providing a brief annotation for each. Presents a 161-item general bibliography, with indications of grade level, listing more books not extensively reviewed in the article. (SR)

Author suggest the current unpopularity of science and technology may, in part, be a result of the nature of current provision--too much technology too soon. Suggests that pure science is what really interests bright teenagers, as well as being the seed of industrial innovation, and should be given a higher profile. (Author/PR)

This article describes some of the curricular and instructional frameworks conceived for science for the elementary grades, provides insight into the frameworks' origins and contents, and speaks to the appropriateness of the frameworks to help guide elementary science education into the twenty-first century. A list of 28 references is included.…

The author predicts trends in science education in the 1990s and gives suggestions to science educators. The four suggestions deal with the following: (1) organization, (2) guided discovery and multimodality instructional approaches, (3) time spent on science instruction, and (4) integration. (18 references) (PR)

Analyzes the process of large scale curriculum development. Locates the projects and their development within the range of approaches advocated in science education and considers the practical decisions taken during the development in relation to theories of curriculum development and change. (ZWH)