Presents a critical analysis demonstrating that scripted phonics programs hold student and teachers as curriculum hostages. Begins as an investigation into the uses of predictable texts to teach reading in primary classrooms. Discusses how the mandated program is so oriented to preciseness that the students are less willing to take risks as…

Presents six narratives from teachers including: "VCE English at Lilydale High School" (Valerie Mayer); "Should 'I' Be Their Teacher" (Mark Matcott); "Teaching Poetry to Year 7 English Students" (Janet Lyons); "Creative Art Therapy and Mandalas" (Demi Flessa); "Would the 'Real' Teacher Please Stand…

Native education's linguistic and cultural content is effective only using traditional cultural values concerning ways of using language, interacting, and knowing. Brokerage between native and school learning processes emerges in the new role of native educator. Language and cultural inclusion lead to a broad cultural base in native Canadian…

A discussion of the role of biology in the social work curriculum provides evidence of the need for biology content, considers obstacles to infusing biological material into existing curricula, and suggest alternative models for integrating biology into the master's level program. (Author/MSE)

What higher education has to offer society is the opportunity to promote the individual development of students through open-ended inquiry. The traditional curriculum has limitations, and higher education should make a greater effort to lower disciplinary barriers and offer access to higher-order cognitive, social, professional, and physical…

Analyzes the structure of a communications department at a rural comprehensive community college by focusing on the grouping of components as well as their place in the status framework. Discusses the behavior of the system as a consequence of the structure as well as its evolution. (KEH)

Presents brief case histories of the evolution and current status of two communication programs. Recommends 10 factors to consider in planning for the evolution and development of communication programs. (KEH)

The paper introduces the articles in this special issue, which addresses curriculum for learners with mild handicaps, the curriculum modification process, general modification techniques across subject areas, and content-specific modifications. Curriculum development is viewed as a process of modification rather than as a unique and separate body…

Integrated learning systems need to be integrated into the school's larger curriculum, into regular classroom teaching, and into each student's total learning experience. (SI)

Critiques the mainstream curriculum as oppressive to women and identifies it as a feminist issue. Discusses how Peggy McIntosh's theory of curricular transformation addresses this issue and suggests ways to expand the theory to make it more inclusive and applicable to gender-resistant fields. Proposes viewing feminist curriculum transformation…

Examines the use of Honig's 12 tasks of early childhood learning in conjunction with a varied curriculum to enhance children's interest in and acquisition of information about dinosaurs. (BB)

Describes and analyzes the Nigerian Secondary Schools Science Project which was adapted for use in the school system by the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Found that imprecision and lack of coherence in stating performance objectives led to confusion in interpretation by teachers. (KO)

Discusses the progressive movement which brought about curriculum differentiation in the form of special classes in the Atlanta, Georgia, Public Schools during the period 1898-1923. Examines a number of recent interpretations of curriculum differentiation through an analysis of the establishment of Atlanta's first special classes. (KO)

The SEE research team found that teacher education programs were uniform and lacked sound theoretical rationale. The curriculum must be completely redesigned to prepare truly educated teachers who accept stewardship of schools as democratic institutions, approach their work reflectively, and possess the skills and attitudes to further educational…

Suggests the following methods for improving university-level German language education curricula: reduce skill-development time through immersion programs, adopt Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache as the proficiency standard for advanced students, and include literature from a variety of liberal arts disciplines in the reading materials for…