Presents a study which examined school district scope and sequence patterns for the social studies between 1971-1980 and compared them with revisions being made by the same districts during 1981-1984. Summarizes the research methodology, highlights similarities of the original and revised programs, and suggests how school districts might use this…

Action research is a rigorous, systematic approach to clearly defining problems and specifying plans of action to improve curriculum. This paper examines the evolution of curriculum action research as a scientific enterprise, discusses key concepts of action research, and presents a practical model of the action-research process. (TE)

This survey of 124 special librarians suggests that library schools should emphasize a well-rounded curriculum to prepare students to function effectively in any professional position, rather than to train them for specific positions. The questionnaire used focuses on educational experience, and is appended. (Author/LRW)

Joe Renzulli asserts that pull-out programs for gifted elementary school children that reflect horizontal enrichment and vertical acceleration can provide flexibility and enable radical departures from the regular curriculum. Joyce VanTassel-Baska counters that current pull-out programs are inadequately planned, provide insufficient time, are…

The views and suggestions of Trinidadian students regarding the administration and organization of their schools are given. The consensus is that school administrators are failing to consider students' opinions. In order to function optimally schools must begin to involve the learner in the decision-making process. (VM)

Describes computer curriculum designed for gifted middle school students that culminates in the eighth grade by having students prepare programs for elementary school students. Students either write their own programs or adapt public domain software, based on questionnaire responses from elementary school teachers indicating their needs. (LRW)

A discussion of the need to adapt college instruction to the rapid rate of change in science covers learning theories and the use of modular curricula, whose development has been facilitated by computers and advances in artificial intelligence. (MSE)

A discussion of the ways in which colleges are preparing students for corporate life looks at the objectives and design of the management programs at Birmingham-Southern College, Bucknell University, Trinity University, and the University of Virginia. (MSE)

A former Yale University dean argues that the widening gap between academic law and courtroom law requires a more structured legal education curriculum and a more favorable faculty-student ratio, particularly in the last half of law school. (MSE)

A study of changes in master's programs in nursing between 1979 and 1984 found significant changes in some admission requirements, an increase in gerontology majors and a trend toward specialty majors, and no change in thesis requirement but an increase in requirements for comprehensive examinations. (MSE)

The author describes common elements of exemplary vocational curricula. These include (1) business and industry involvement, (2) an integrated learning system, (3) a logical sequence, (4) equity components, and (5) preparation for lifelong learning. (CH)

Results of a survey of 60 United States and 10 Canadian dental schools concerning the availability, content, and design of faculty development activities are reported. Formal, informal, exchange, retreat, and social activities related to faculty development were investigated. (MSE)

Identifies three major areas of concern for environmental education programs in Australia. Advocates that an emphasis in educational programs be placed on conservation of the natural environment, regulation of resource use, and human population needs. The inappropriate use of environmentally related terms is also discussed. (ML)

The characteristics of current U.S. society and the roles assigned to teachers suggest the need for more comprehensive teacher education programs, including breadth in the liberal arts, depth in content fields, and field experience. (MSE)

High school and college curricula have operated in isolation from each other for too long, and more effort should be put into understanding the curricular and instructional continuities between them. (MSE)