States that the effective curriculum synthesizes objectives, subject matter, and student experiences. (Author/SW)

Outlines experimental ongoing program of career guidance through curriculum as one answer to inability of school counselors to perform adequately in this area because of limited numbers trained to work with individuals rather than groups. Sees work as socially rather than individually oriented. (CJ)

Presents parents' attitudes on who should plan their schools' sex education programs, and a discussion of alternatives. (DE)

It is noted that less than 35 percent of 406 collegiate institutions recently surveyed offered a course specifically concerning the history of mathematics. This is viewed as a very disturbing situation. Reasons for teaching such a course are given, and suggestions are made regarding course instruction. (MP)

A thematic approach to creating learning activities for learning disabled students is described, and three curricular outlines are presented. The thematic approach, whereby instruction in all Ss revolves around a common theme, is discussed in terms of curricular mode, instructional setting, the specific population, and generalizability of results.…

Interviewed 88 adolescents to determine their needs and attitudes about sex education. Content analysis showed three areas in need of revision: format, curriculum and lecturer. Respondents expressed a need for sensitive sex education programs emphasizing emotional as well as physical aspects and a variety of viewpoints. (JAC)

Reviews documents from the ERIC junior colleges collection dealing with the predominant interdisciplinary teaching methods used in community colleges, and the application of interdisciplinary approaches to general, vocational, and developmental education. Suggests that interdisciplinary studies enhance the quality of community college education.…

The need to combat racism and sexism through health education is pointed out, and program/curriculum goals are suggested. Methods for teaching these sensitive topics, for making teachers more aware of their own attitudes, and for creating an atmosphere of openness and trust in the classroom are discussed. (PP)

Proposes a content sequence for an economics education program that would take into account its three dimensions: consumer economics, career guidance, and citizenship education. (SK)

A national survey of dental schools and dental licensing boards indicates a deemphasis on teaching and testing of direct gold restoration techniques. Reasons for this decline may include decline in practitioner use of gold, decline in faculty motivation and dedication to teaching the techniques, and shifting of available curriculum to other…

Examines the place of popular culture in the school library media center and the role of the library media specialist in integrating it into the curriculum. There are seven references. (Author/RAA)

Research in the neurosciences is supplying much useful information for teachers and curriculum planners. Particularly promising areas of study are brain growth, periodization, and cerebral lateralization and dominance. More interactions between researchers in learning psychology, curriculum design, and the neurosciences is necessary. (FG)

Advocates the use of both descriptive and prescriptive approaches to designing developmental studies programs in community colleges. Defines competency-based education (CBE) and examines five critical elements of CBE: educational framework, systematic structure, educational attainment, learning outcomes, and instructional processes. Discusses the…