This article argues that liberal education instills a common understanding of past knowledge in students and warns against the pressures toward specialization. A core curriculum is recommended as a means of tying together various topics. (DB)

The article examines the controversy between traditionalists and multiculturalists in revising the literary canon, and advocates replacement of traditionalist assumptions of universalism in literature with recognition of the various identities of readers, especially in light of substantial bodies of work by minority writers. (DB)

Describes Utah Valley Community College's core course, "Ethics and Values," which approaches timely and interdisciplinary topics (e.g., abortion, and business ethics) and emphasizes writing, self-confrontation, oral discussion, and critical thinking. Reviews problems in promoting active student learning. Describes course content and the…

A survey of 160 Ohio high school production agriculture teachers received 126 responses indicating that (1) 68 percent are teaching most of the agriscience content areas; (2) most have positive attitudes toward agriscience; and (3) they are aware of state initiatives toward an agriscience core curriculum. (SK)

One fifth-grade teacher feels it is unfair if some students learn one thing, while others learn something else. Teachers must agree on some core of specific content and resolve to teach it at appropriate levels. Core Knowledge Sequence for grades 1-6 provides model of grade-by-grade content including literature, U.S. and world civilization,…

Organizing a school staff to deliver a core curriculum has historically taken three forms: the all-school theme approach, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the block time or self-contained class models. The ultimate in student-centered integrative curriculum is the unstructured core approach, which involves teacher and student cooperation in…

A Delphi panel identified a core curriculum for middle school agricultural education, including four agricultural literacy subjects and six exploratory subjects. A nationwide set of instructional materials could be developed from panel recommendations. (SK)

Assesses the typical number of core courses departments have, the most commonly used ones, and, in a general way, their contents. Provides data on department names and undergraduate program areas for a picture of the communication disciplines in the 1990s. (RS)

Describes a curriculum development pilot study in a rural village in India, designed to develop and test application of an ecological inventory approach to curriculum development integrating academic and functional skill training. Describes an Integrated Core Curriculum Structure as a guide for designing curricula based on ecological inventories.…

Replicating a 1984 study, a survey of home economics/family studies coordinators in the 10 Canadian provinces found the following: home economics has expanded into grades lower than 8; required courses have increased; core curriculum has not changed radically; there is increased focus on family well-being; and there is a need to address curriculum…

Describes the work of a task force to revise public health nursing curriculum that combined the expertise of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and specialty organizations. Discusses the current state of community/public health nursing and the model used to identify core professional knowledge and values underpinning the curriculum.…

Suggests that middle school teachers interested in increasing academic achievement of their students should consider agricultural applications in their curriculum. Contends that agricultural education provides opportunities for career exploration, allows students to understand basic principles, and provides an introduction to economic…

Recent research suggests that today's children are less physically active and more overweight/obese than those of previous generations. A superior physical education program hires college-educated specialists, requires daily physical activities, stresses improvement-oriented fitness education and skill development, includes all children, and…

Despite many calls for a core curriculum, there are no national educational standards for doctoral training in psychology. Historically, psychologists have been unwilling or unable to define what a psychologist is. Reviews the history of the struggle to develop a core curriculum within American psychology and related fields of study, discussing…

Argues that schools cannot significantly improve unless they adopt a standardized curriculum. Describes the three major components of a standardized curriculum: Keeping it viable, guaranteeing coverage, and linking the curriculum to grades. (PKP)