Although a considerable body of research has been developed in recent years on participation in adult education, little has been done from the standpoint of social policy and its impact on participation. To assist investigation of this aspect of participation, three social policy models are presented: market models, progressive-liberal-welfare…

This curriculum guide presents both general information on K-12 social studies curriculum development and information specific to designing an 11th and 12th grade sociology curriculum. A foreword and preface describe Hamilton Township's (New Jersey) K-12 social studies program sequence, curriculum and instruction design criteria, and support…

One of a series of documents prepared in conjunction with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education, this publication outlines the minimum standards for fine arts and physical education courses and provides course-of-study suggestions for kindergarten through 12th grades. It also defines fine arts credits,…

This collection of conference papers addresses selected philosophical and social questions being faced by contemporary educators. Papers and presenters are: "The Computer Revolution, the Technological Fallacy, and Education" (Keith L. Raitz); "Some Bits and Bytes: A Response to Raitz" (Robert J. Skovira); "The Public…

Differences in Thai and American world views that point to cultural differences where misunderstandings can occur are considered. These differences reflect an alternative view of reality, not just language or verbal differences. Thailand has never been under foreign rule; most of the people are Buddhists; and 80 percent of Thai people are involved…

Intended as a basis for student discussions on American Indian issues, this article provides background on American Indian and Alaskan Native spiritual values and the white man's disruption of the Sacred Circle of Life. The foundation of the philosophies of North American indigenous peoples was the idea of cyclical reaffirmation and the goal of…

Since the 1970s, Outward Bound (OB) has borrowed psychological language and models to articulate its educational objectives and methods in terms accessible to mainstream educators. This report claims that OB's uncritical adoption of psychological language and models will undermine its commitment to certain core values of its tradition. This is…

Noting that being illiterate in this country precludes full participation in society, this paper addresses the issue of whether or not American society is truly literate. The first section of the paper offers a historical review of commentary on literacy and education to show that there has never truly been "a golden age of literacy," but rather…

This guide, the first volume in a 12-part series produced by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, is an overview of the planning process for curriculum development in all subject areas. It explores ways to review, revise, create, and evaluate curricula, along with sample plans and organizational patterns that encourage staff…

This report to the 1988 annual meeting of the Southwest Regional Division of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science details the Austin Teachers Program (Austin College, Sherman, Texas). The paper discusses: (1) the underlying philosophy of the program; (2) organizational features; (3) the role of liberal arts; and (4) signs of…

This study identified and conceptualized evidence of ideas about the nature of science to which elementary school students are exposed and the manner in which teachers provided these ideas. This was accomplished by developing a scheme for observing/analyzing classroom interaction (classroom dialogue and science activity). The scheme is…

This collection of 10 papers aims to provide teachers at all levels with ideas on a number of important aspects of mathematics education. The Report of the Committee on Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics (Cockcroft Report) has provoked wide discussion in England, and the papers examine some contemporary issues in school mathematics in light…

Intended to identify needs and priorities regarding social studies instruction in Albuquerque Public Schools, guide social studies program development and implementation, and provide guidelines for the adoption of textbooks and materials, the results of a six-year cycle of curriculum planning are presented. Included in the report are an…

The responses of graduate-level humanities departments to the oversupply of Ph.D.s and strategies that have been most effective in placing new Ph.D. graduates were investigated. Based on randomly selecting a representative cross-section of departments, a telephone survey was undertaken with 32 English departments, 32 history departments, and 22…

This guide is designed to assist the administrator and the industrial arts teacher in carrying out their duties and providing an effective industrial arts program. An introduction defines industrial arts education, presents a philosophy, lists goals and objectives of industrial arts, and provides examples of typical relationships between…