Discusses problems with existing social studies curriculum, including the dichotomy between in-depth studies and coverage studies, lack of correlation with other fields of instruction, and uncertainty about the appropriate sequential development of concepts. A master plan for social studies curriculum, focusing on grades five through eight, is…

The arts in schools have fallen victims to the budgetary axe. Proposes five radical changes in school curriculum that include a broad range of art education, including music, as an integral part of all the curriculum. (MD)

Data on dental faculty involvement in geriatric programs, didactic and clinical academic curricula, and other aspects of ongoing geriatric educational activities in dental schools are reported and the prospects for future activities are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the concept of multidisciplinary study and ways that the media specialist can coordinate this approach. A brief history of library instruction is provided, and the New York State Regents Action Plan, an example of state involvement in ensuring the level of competence in library skills, is described. (23 references) (MES)

Examines how the new social studies has found its way into the African social studies organization. Points out that the United States' new social studies was to be emphasized but fashioned in an African context based on the former's reform phases, especially the reflective inquiry tradition of reform. (TRS)

Discusses the literature on writing across the curriculum, comparing it with the concept of communication across the curriculum. Outlines an existing communication across the curriculum program. Describes the computer software and communication module created for this program. (JD)

The arts of perception, i.e., the arts that enable curriculum workers to see and make use of the significant and particular features of problematic situations, are discussed. The ability to discriminate and give meaning to details has received scant attention in the literature on practical curriculum problem solving. (RM)

Past and present approaches to dance education are explored in this article. Major concerns for consideration in the future of dance education include goals and directions, curriculum and standards, scholarly research and publication, and the role of the professional organization. (DF)

Discipline-based curriculum development efforts in art seek to translate Barkan's theoretical recommendations into practice. One such effort--the discipline-based art education framework of Greer--is discussed. (Author/RM)

A general framework consisting of four curricular dimensions (content, process, product, learning environment) and criteria for developing and judging appropriate curricula for gifted students are presented with adaptations for gifted preschoolers. Examples of teaching activities and techniques appropriate for gifted preschool students can be…

Describes a four-step process principals and teachers can use to examine and coordinate the coverage of curricular content at each grade level and to ensure that areas of omission and unnecessary duplication are minimized. (PGD)

The important impact of musical (aesthetic) education on developing a value system that maximizes the humanizing process of each individual is discussed. Music educators must act as purveyors of the culture and develop music curriculum in which students will participate. (BS)

Offers a summary of an exploratory approach to provide incarcerated youth with job finding, job keeping, and life coping skills. Curriculum was designed and implemented with counselor-teacher collaborations. Results showed over half of parolees immediately used job finding skills. (Author/BH)

Educators must reinforce the distinction between the first 2 years of college education, to be reserved for general education, and the second two, in which specialization is appropriate. This might mean only loosening some requirements. In addition, more broad-based introductory courses should be provided for students to choose from. (MSE)

Religion and science have become polarized in modern society, a conflict characteristic of the humanities generally. Comparative religion has a place among the other humanities disciplines, since religion and science have a relationship whose roots go to the basis of our cultural tradition. (MSE)