A detailed curriculum outline for the state-mandated elementary school program in French as a second language for Quebec English schools is presented. Primary objectives are the development of affective values, social values, and the sense of sociocultural belonging. The curriculum was adapted from the 1972 curriculum, with more specific overall…

Early adolescence is a time when students require adult assistance to become accurate and effective decision makers and problem solvers. Because of the fragmented nature of society, the family structure, and the schooling process, schools need to establish a nonthreatening environment in which students can discuss the issues related to growing up.…

The history, organization, and program offerings of the collegiate Centers for Economic Education (affiliated with the Pennsylvania and Joint Councils on Economic Education) are compared with those of the Private Enterprise Market System. The Private Enterprise Market System is a small, Pennsylvania-based center, whose programs are only beginning…

Described is an autoinstructional chemistry course for elementary school teachers, taught at the Venango Campus of Clarion (Pennsylvania) State College. Discussed are course goals, chemistry content, laboratory experiences, instructional objectives, management techniques required, methods for obtaining student feedback, and some conclusions…

Considers the teaching of science as a unified or integrated discipline (concentrating on combining physics, chemistry and biology) and the problems posed by such an effort in terms of teacher background, staffing patterns, and pupil assessment as well as for curriculum development. (PEB)

Innovative programs in American schools for young children are discussed under four main categories: programmed approaches, the Free Schools movement, activity-centered approaches, and increased parent involvement. (CS)

This paper presents the thesis that information gained from the extensive research on conservation training can be utilized in planning curriculum content and teaching strategies, especially in concept acquisition. It is suggested that precise teaching techniques have been created and evaluated in studies of conservation training, and that every…

This document presents papers delivered at a symposium held to discuss the problems associated with excessive specialization in contemporary education and of ways of counterbalancing this trend. Papers were presented in the areas of mathematics, fine arts, science, literature, philosophy, psychology, social sciences, and integrative education. (SL)

Both structured and exploratory methods of teaching are outlined in this book on teaching physical education to elementary school children. It is divided into seven major sections. Part one describes the purposes of the contemporary physical education program and outlines the basic characteristics and needs of young children. Human movement is the…

The role of interdisciplinarity, recognized as the nucleus formed by the fusion of separate specialties toward a particular objective, in southern institutions of higher education is explained in this bulletin. Reorganization of traditional departments, such as that at Davis and Elkins College, is examined. Integrated Studies divisions are…

This report proposes a role for Educational Radio and Television of Iran (ERTI) in the national literacy campaign. Joint planning activities are proposed between ERTI and the National World Literacy Campaign (NWLC) to develop long range media support of the campaign. Key findings and recommendations are summarized. Subsequent sections give…

Two beginning reading curricula that use computer assisted instruction were developed during 12 years of work at Stanford University. This paper describes those curricula and the motivations, assumptions, procedures, and problems that were involved in their construction. Twelve observations about curricular design and development are summarized to…

Four sections of introductory psychology were involved in a study of aptitude-treatment interactions. Two sections were taught with a high-structure curriculum, and two with a low-structure curriculum. Students' preference for structure was measured with the Inventory of Beliefs (IOB). During eight weeks of instruction, observers recorded…

The applications of computers to the design of a course in Greek and to teaching it are discussed. Among the topics discussed are the role of the computer in teaching morphology and the use of individually tailored, computer-prepared textbooks. Hardware is also discussed. (RM)