Contains citations of numerous references for curriculum guide writers. (RD)

Plato's rationale for his ideas on teaching and the problems he confronted in convincing other educational leaders of the validity of his beliefs are discussed. (CK)

Outlines a proposal for establishing ecological-based curriculum design and evaluation centers. Compares traditional transmission-oriented curriculum design with new self-designing curriculum structure and ECO Center development. (BL)

This one-time elocution school flourishes on a unique educational philosophy - that innovative learning and joy are one and the same. (Editor)

Second article in a series, including SO 500 585 and SO 500 621, describes the changes in social studies curricula in the United States during the 1960's as a result of the many federally funded curriculum projects. Specific description is provided of several projects of international interest. (DB)

College students who major in education acquire their teaching skills by chance, that is, colleges differ widely in the programs that they offer. (CK)

A system of yoking literature and industrial design to provide insights into both disciplines individually and to explore potential benefits of cross-fertilization. (Author/GB)

Arguing that almost any period of history is a microcosm of the whole, this author suggests that the traditional survey course should give way to short intensive courses in areas of special interest in order to make the curriculum more relevant and improve student attitudes. (Author/JB)