The response of the Torres Strait Islands (Australia) native population to western school curricula and to European contact before World War II are examined. It is concluded that attitudes toward education were primarily instrumental and reflected an interest in both knowledge and equality of status. (Author/MSE)

Presents and analyzes a previously unknown document that reveals controversy within the Brandenburg school authority in 1816 about the Suvern syllabus. Explains that the argument arose between representatives of two opposed conceptions of education and concerned subject matter to be taught and curriculum. Raised questions about the entire…

A survey of 96 administrative heads of business education programs in New York City Public Schools received 73 replies regarding faculty, student enrollment, the status of curriculum offerings and instructional practices, frequency of course offerings, and respondents' perceptions about the career value of courses offered. (Author/JOW)

Presents study results of fifth graders' attitudes toward history. Includes interviews with the student subjects concerning what they know about history, what they want to know, and reasons to study history. Concludes that fifth graders are interested in history and familiar with the past but vague on the interpretive nature of history. (DK)

Defines challenges faced by counselor educators who teach family therapy courses in academic counselor training program as productive paradox. Stresses importance of acknowledging coexistence of seemingly contradictory treatment approaches when teaching marriage and family therapy to future mental health counselors. Offers framework for…

Results of a survey of Canadian (n=8) and United States (n=44) dental schools concerning the clinical and didactic curriculum time allotted to preventive dentistry are reported. Comparable time allocation, requirements, and evaluation procedures were found in the two countries, but Canadian schools devote more hours to teaching prevention. (MSE)

Considers the way one writing teacher helped students realize that they can make a difference in public policy decisions and issues. Argues that students be given a choice in choosing writing topics. Claims that writers must have an emotional investment in what they produce. Advocates democracy in the classroom. (HB)

Provides a four-level conceptual model of how technology can and should be used to enhance learning in the community college. Reviews issues such as personnel collaboration and staff development, which are important to the implementation of a technology plan. Contains four data tables. (JDI)

Surveyed 48 social-work doctoral-program directors about the inclusion of philosophical issues in the curriculum. The survey asked about traditional and emergent epistemologies, including heuristics, social constructivism, and other forms of postmodernism. Results suggest that while such content is included in research courses, directors face…

Offers an explanation of the concept of Discipline-Based Art Education (DBAE) as developed at the Southeast Center for Education in the Arts. Using the DBAE model, develops expanded definitions of the four DBAE discipline perspectives and six organizing principles under which the arts may be taught and studied. (DSK)

The Association of California School Administrators and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association are cooperating to provide a formal, systemwide approach to coordinating and aligning curricula. The Curriculum Management Audit Center sponsors training programs to help districts determine how well they are designing and…

A seminar to prepare students for learning organizations was based on Perry's theory of intellectual and ethical development. Developmental assignments were designed to assist cognitive growth and self-awareness. Challenges arose from differences in group composition (younger or mixed-age students) and the ethics of attempting to alter students'…

Outlines the rationale for founding the Radford House, a school in Johannesburg, South Africa, for primary school gifted students. Discusses confusion regarding definitions and identification, reasons for enrollment, and stressors. The development of unique teaching strategies and skills which stretch conventionally trained teachers is also…

Although liberal arts colleges are reputed not to offer business education, a study of 182 nationally known colleges found that most offer business majors. Apart from economics, these programs predominantly operate outside disciplinary mainstreams. Although business education is associated with lower performance and reputation rankings, it is a…

Offers a framework for improving instructional tools in beginning reading with emphasis on their importance for children with diverse learning needs. Bases rationale on current practices and challenges of increasing diversity in classrooms. Identifies critical dimension or big ideas of beginning reading and relates it to curriculum design…