Data from a 1979 survey of American state agencies for higher education indicate that obstacles to modifying and/or terminating academic programs can be placed into eight categories. The eight categories and a variety of coping devices are discussed, and a conceptual coping process model is proposed. (Author/MLW)

A condensation of a report on educational reform and the development of new teacher education programs is presented. Viewpoints of various educational reform movements (progressive reform, academic reform, personalistic reform, and competency-based teacher education) are described. (JD)

The interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary curriculum at the experimental high school on the Sde Boker campus of Ben Gurion University in the Negev, Israel, is described. It is viewed as a worldwide model available to academic communities to study the impact of environment on survival of all living things. (MP)

Describes programs at the Maricopa County Skill Center (Phoenix, Arizona) which trains youths and adults in vocational skills which enable them to obtain meaningful employment at the entry level. A profile of the adult learner is presented and the center's curriculum design is discussed. (CT)

The ways in which students can be assisted to learn how to learn and hence to be prepared to undertake an active involvement in their own continuing education are discussed. The curriculum at the medical school at the University of Newcastle, Australia is described. (Author/MLW)

Modules for training curriculum specialists to develop vocational education programs that respond to current needs and priorities were developed. They cover history and philosophy of vocational education as well as curriculum development, management, and evaluation. Field test results revealed that the modules increased knowledge of topics…

Details the structure and content of an introductory family therapy course offered in an academic department. The parallel processes between teaching and therapy are used as a metaphor for the presentation of the course. Joining, restructuring, and consolidation are defined as the three stages of the course. (Author)

The Moot Court program at Case Western Reserve University is described. Moot Court as both clinical education and academic education and as a means of teaching is discussed. (MLW)

Describes the French language television program conducted during the last 10 years at Sarre University and evaluates its results. Emphasizes that the TV courses are the main component of the spoken French curriculum and discusses the teaching methods evolved specifically for television instruction, especially those intended to develop…

"Concepts in Science" (Levels K-9) is described in terms of the textbook's organization, activities, teacher editions, and objectives. Also reviewed is a report highlighting a variety of business-education activities for children. (DS)

A major concern among physical educators is the public's apathy toward accountability in physical education. All students should be ensured achievement of minimal competencies for specific objectives. One approach for ensuring this achievement is a mastery learning strategy which would include developmental procedures, operational environment…

The article offers a theoretical framework including a brief review of the literature on the importance of attitudes and second language learning, bilingualism and cognition, and bilingualism and language acquisition. Based on this theoretical framework, an integrated bilingual kindergarten curriculum model is presented. (NQ)

Presents data collected concerning concepts and skills which should be emphasized in the general academic curriculum and in the industrial technology curriculum, recommended minor fields of study for industrial technology majors, characteristics of successful employees, and present and future professional industrial employment needs in the…

Reports on survey data revealing the changes in advanced reporting courses, particularly those focusing on investigative reporting and specialized reporting (urban affairs, business, law, education). (RL)

In the Soviet Union, all education is administered by the central government and key teachers and administrators are members of the Communist Party. From an early age, the minds of Soviet children are shaped according to strict guidelines. (Author/WD)