Considers recent academic work on critical thinking, including studies of developmental stages and appropriate curricular responses. Classifies current curriculum proposals into four groups, suggesting ways of combining approaches and offering suggestions for classroom implementation. Considers the benefits of developing higher-order thinking…

Attempts to answer the question of how the concept of master teacher should be best defined. Emphasis is given to the master teacher's role in curriculum development. Two qualifications of curriculum leaders are identified and discussed, and implications of the identification of curriculum leaders for master teachers are explored. (RH)

The Elementary School Health Education Survey was conducted to determine the health knowledge, health practices, and awareness of the consequences of health behavior of elementary school students. Results and implications for teacher improvement are discussed. (Author/DF)

A conceptual and methodological analysis of the "selective tradition" (school curriculum that is "connected" to the reproduction of class domination) is presented in this article. Examples are presented that suggest that aspects of the public schools' curricula are selected products tied to a capitalist economy. (DF)

Describes a "guided design" instructional method utilized to introduce introductory physics students to decision-making processes and the role such processes play in physics. Guided design involves students in making decisions one step at a time in the solution of an open-ended problem, and is applicable to other disciplines. (SL)

The author describes why many of the present or older approaches to teaching nutrition in the veterinary medical curriculum are unsatisfactory, and presents a new approach that is integrated into the general curriculum. Such a program at Colorado State University is detailed. (LBH)

Is phonetics essential in the learning of pronunciation? It is taught in the hope of aiding muscular-motor function and is therefore essential. The problem arises then of designing a course which supplies the learner with all relevant phonetic information during pronunciation teaching in the most effective way. (CFM)

Offers a rationale for coursework in family communication as a logical outgrowth of the current interest in basic speech communication functions. (MH)

This topical bibliography and commentary highlights the major points of the available literature on the value of using a "thematic organization" for the teaching of language arts classes in grades 6 through 8. It begins with a definition of the thematic organization approach, as culled from the literature. It then presents briefly a few examples…

This guide, written in French, is for use by administrators, counselors, teachers, and other parties involved in the delivery of quality basic education. It contains policies, procedures, and organizational information required to operate schools, or provides directions for obtaining this information. It addresses the following issues: the…

This book is designed to help teachers in the elementary grades deepen their understanding of the mathematics they have to teach. It is based on the belief that teachers cannot teach what they do not understand well, and it addresses several fundamental questions: (1) What math concepts and skills are important in the elementary grades?; (2) Why…

This resource book contains an eclectic and quirky collection of event anniversaries. Each entry suggests a mathematical problem, investigation, or activity suitable for students in grades 3-6 and provides teachers with a rich and diverse collection of ideas to help integrate math with other areas of the curriculum, relate math to the real world,…

This study was undertaken to investigate educational practices at the school district level. Its purpose was to identify school districts in the United States that have discovered ways to ensure that students in all or most of their schools are making significant progress toward meeting high standards, and then to learn from their experiences.…

This report examines critical educational issues and takes a look at mathematics achievement and attainment in America in grades K-12 and higher education. Part One explores the extent to which students are provided with the opportunity to learn mathematics. Part Two focuses on the mathematics curriculum in American schools, what needs to be…

This digest discusses curricula for entrepreneurship education in K-12 and higher education and reviews a sampling of courses at each level. In the entrepreneurship curriculum, texts are aimed at giving only the necessary information, and worksheets are used to help students focus on how they would develop their own businesses. Students gain…