Explains basic components of a report which proposes a curriculum philosophy to unify the education of Scotland's 10-14 age group and to counteract discontinuities between primary and secondary schooling. Presents critiques of the report by six writers whose views range from scepticism to positive endorsement. (JHZ)

Considers aims of masters degrees in education against background of controversy about distance teaching of such courses; examines components of masters course design via distance teaching experience in Australia and United Kingdom; considers design requirements of the advanced project and specifies necessary support facilities; and describes…

Explains the integrated approach implemented by James Madison University, Virginia, in enhancing computer literacy. Reviews the changes in the mathematics courses and provides topical listings and outlines of the courses that emphasize computer applications. (ML)

The six stages of citizenship development through which a child passes from the time of birth are discussed, and the teaching methods and curriculum for citizenship education that are appropriate at the various levels are described. (RM)

The effectiveness of a one-semester health education course for preservice elementary school teachers that would explore the philosophy and trends of health education while developing a personal philosophy of wellness is examined. Course design, goals, scope, and sequence of a preservice health course are presented. (DF)

The process of developing an elementary art curriculum intended for national distribution is described. Emphasis is on the theoretical and practical criteria employed in making curriculum decisions. (Author/RM)

A framework for a curriculum based upon the five communication skills of literacy, oracy, numeracy, graphicacy, and physiognomacy is proposed. Some consideration is given to the relationship of educational psychology and of Gardner's "multiple intelligences" to the five forms of communication. The framework is intended for use in British…

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages' Provisional Proficiency Guidelines are criticized for their narrow view of language use and the inadequacy of their construct of "proficiency." The appropriateness of the guidelines as a basis for developing a syllabus or designing a curriculum is questioned. (MSE)

Reports on a survey of 140 postsecondary accounting departments to determine significant differences between programs accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and those that are not. Significant variables included the offering of a graduate degree and size of the college. (CH)

The basic sciences essential to clinical dental practice should be reviewed and restructured, taught in the predoctoral curriculum, clearly specified to students before they begin study, and integrated into practice in hospital clinics with the help of competent, experienced faculty. (MSE)

Describes how one teacher uses an integrative approach in making her day-to-day classroom decisions. A brief overview of the concerns and decisions characterizing this approach is followed by a description of how a third-grade teacher and her students mutually constructed a lesson about Japan. (BB)

The curriculum development process leading to Bradford College's new Practical Liberal Arts Education plan, an interdisciplinary core curriculum focusing on the theme of the common bonds of human beings, is discussed. (MSE)

A model for a geriatric optometry curriculum that defines key content areas and addresses the values essential for effective practice and basic therapeutic modalities used in treatment regimens with older adults is outlined. (MSE)

The author proposes a new curriculum sequence for elementary and secondary education. (MCG)

Following a review of the development of the middle school concept, this essay cites six ideal characteristics of the middle school and questions whether many middle schools have attempted to embody them. The need for change for continued development of middle schools is emphasized. (MJL)