Described is the three-year course sequence in computer hardware offered at Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. Utilizing mainly Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) equipment, the course teaches hardware design, debugging, and programing, to prepare students for technician jobs or advanced study. Course startup is…

Citing a lack of teacher preparation and available curriculum materials for art appreciation, the author proposes an art criticism/art history approach for the secondary grades. He outlines a sequence of operations modeled after Bruner's stages of perceptual decision making and presents a sample lesson plan. (SJL)

The author describes the views of Stewart Redman on teaching science to children. Four main ideas are advanced--energy, structure, chance, and life. He believes that science education for young children can help the child to make sense out of the world around him. (KC)

A definition of "the disciplines" is presented and a case for organizing curriculum on the basis of the social sciences is presented. Several arguments against the disciplines are discussed and rejected. (JMF)

Presents data from a survey of schools, colleges, and other institutions and entering candidates for the special GCE examination using Nuffield O-level materials. Examines the effects of curriculum design on subject choice in these institutions. Reviews teacher comments on the publications associated with revision of course materials. (Author/CS)

Noting that the change to comprehensive secondary schools in Britain has not been accompanied by a rethinking of the former divided curriculum, the author presents a model for a compulsory core curriculum for all secondary students through the fifth year. (SJL)

Provides a curriculum design to take advantage of the high levels of motivation generated by contemporary events in Iran and the Middle East. (Author/IRT)

Methods of enrichment, grouping, and acceleration are suggested for dealing with gifted and talented students during periods of declining enrollment. The importance of planning program development is stressed. (CL)

A rationale is set forth for curriculum analysis based on the concept of design as opposed to formal theory. A schema based on that rationale is presented, and an exploratory application of those schema is made to some of the curricular introductions in the field of general education. (Author/SF)

The basic curricular structure and courses deemed necessary to podiatric medical education are outlined and their rationale explained. Specialties appropriate to podiatric practice, such as electrophysiology and cardiovascular physiology, are noted, and the sequence of coursework suggested. (MSE)

Describes the educational philosophy of Thomas Aquinas College (CA), which centers around: (1) student consideration of primary sources rather than textbooks and (2) a liberal education as defined by the Roman Catholic Church. Discusses the relationship of curricular offerings to this philosophy and examines the college's impact on students. (JP)

A survey of 425 high school journalism students indicated that these students considered journalism education as an opportunity for learning to improve their writing. These results indicate that journalism education should be taken more seriously as a necessary part of the high school English curriculum. (RL)

Presents a theoretical model for the process of political learning in children and from this draws implications for practice in terms of a sequential curriculum framework. (SJL)

Notes that classroom teachers frequently ignore or are unaware of research findings relevant to their teaching; examines the major issues that inform the use of research as part of the disciplinary base for designing writing programs. (Author/GT)

Describes aspects of language teaching policy in China, including English curricula, teaching materials, and teaching methodology used at various levels of English instruction. Teacher training and the utilization of foreign experts are also discussed. (Author/CFM)