Contends that despite many overlapping characteristics, second dialect teaching requires a methodology distinct from that used in second language teaching, and discusses psychological, sociological, cultural, and linguistic aspects of second dialect teaching. (FB)

Described is a program in which Lockheed cooperated with a local school district in preparing a vocational curriculum for disadvantaged youth in the area. (LS)

A model which describes the major decisions a teacher makes during instructional planning is discussed. The theory presented is derived from human learning research that addresses itself to individual differences. (RM)

In response to Jean Anyon ("Social Class and School Knowledge," Curriculum Inquiry 11:3-41), the author doubts four of Anyon's findings about social justification in the presentation of curricula in working-class schools. He finds greater diversity among schools than did Anyon and greater influence of ethnicity than of class. (JW)

Discusses the development of an Information Resources Management (IRM) curriculum by the IRM Curriculum Advisory Committee established by the Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture. Initial activities, models proposed for the program (standards, skills, users, operational), course selection, and structural proposals considered…

Discusses the rationale, aims, and objectives of introductory computer courses and suggests an improved approach to designing such courses to prepare pupils for a computer-based society and to improve problem solving through structured programing. Criteria for evaluating and choosing an appropriate programing language are listed. (EAO)

The need for curricula developed specifically for junior high school students is examined. An example is presented of such a curriculum, which would cover such areas as rapid growth spurt, boredom, failure and success, strategy and skill development, competition, fitness development, activity and practice time, teacher involvement, and…

Psychoeducational design is a powerful technology with roots in experimental psychology and applied learning research in military, industrial, health care, and educational settings. The users of psychoeducational design should understand its historical, social, and philosophical purposes and significance. (FG)

The origins of and competencies necessary for systematic instructional design are identified as background for a discussion of selected approaches to designing instruction. A distinction is made between the professional instructional developer and individuals designing instruction who have limited knowledge, training, experience, and resources.…

A brief description is presented of a curriculum offered in one school system that applies much of the available research on how children learn. Materials used, goals for instruction, concepts emphasized, and intellectual processes engaged in each of grades kindergarten through third are noted. (MP)

As a result of a study of business educators' perceptions of training needs for the office of the future, a model two-year postsecondary office technology program was developed. The model proposes core courses, technical electives, and general studies courses, emphasizing word processing, communication skills, and machine transcription. (SK)

The problems encountered, diagnostic procedures performed, and treatments prescribed in dermatology were studied in a primary care practice and in a dermatology clinic. It is proposed that the findings of this study be the basis for designing a curriculum in dermatology for residents in primary care medicine. (Author/MLW)