Responding to the Chapman/Tate survey (1987), which concluded that U.S. doctoral programs in rhetoric and composition lack a well-defined core of related courses, a survey investigated courses offered in 37 doctoral programs in rhetoric and composition. Questionnaires probed three areas: (1) whether or not classical rhetoric was offered, and, if…

This discussion of occupational education suggests that traditional programs, which award status on the basis of time spent, be replaced with programs that define worth in terms of competence. The paper first looks at some of the socioeconomic conditions underscoring the need for a change from traditional educational practices. Next, the…

This student reference booklet is designed to accompany lessons outlined in the companion instructor's guide on beef production. Together, the student reference and instructor's guide form part of the Animal Science I core curriculum. This unit on beef production is divided into five lessons in these areas: selection of breeding stock, breeding…

James Kinneavy's "Theory of Discourse," already being used as the model for the writing assignments in the curriculum at St. Joseph's College, can also be used as the model for listening and speaking assignments. This proposed project would incorporate the following four-step procedure: (1) determining what is necessary in preparing…

A comparison of traditional methods with linear and branching programed instructional methods. (CH)

Establishing a standard core of material as a basis for all later specialization permits stu dents to acquire necessary skills without prematurely declaring a specialty; this option is particularly necessary in the costly health related fields. (Editor)

This document is a summary of a questionnaire that was sent to all teacher education institutions in Oklahoma asking them to report their current program of teacher education. The study shows what courses are offered by the different teacher training institutions, the number of hours of each of the courses, and the total number of hours for each…

BLOCK-TIME TEACHING INVOLVES INSTRUCTING A GROUP OF PUPILS FOR TWO OR MORE PERIODS A DAY IN TWO OR MORE SUBJECT AREAS. THIS ENABLES TEACHERS TO KNOW THEIR PUPILS BETTER. CERTAIN FACTORS, HOWEVER, ARE OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF BLOCK-TIME TEACHING. THESE INCLUDE SUCH FACTORS AS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE NONCOMMUNICATIVE OR WHOSE…

It is argued in this paper that the interdisciplinary course provides a setting for viewing the ordered relationships that exist among disciplines. The necessity of this approach is pointed out as it reflects the need for a highly disarticulated curriculum to address and find solutions to the complex problems facing the world community. A…

A SURVEY WAS MADE OF 18 UNIVERSITIES WITH ACCREDITED PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR PREPARATION TO ASCERTAIN HOW THE SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINES HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THEIR PROGRAMS, AND TO EVALUATE THE HYPOTHESIS THAT INCREASED EMPHASIS UPON AN INTERDISIPLINARY APPROACH WOULD PRODUCE MORE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. FINDINGS WERE…

Explains a university report proposing changes in the existing sixth-form curriculum to a common core, for all sixth-form syllabuses in physics, that will include: mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and matter. Comments on the implications of the proposal are also stated. (GA)

Argues that statutes codifying the curriculum for public schools represent a distillation and practical expression of elements of American culture. Based on a comparative analysis of state legislation regulating school curriculum, concludes that such statutes define a sort of "civil religion" in the United States. (Author/JG)

Describes the core curriculum requirement at Trinity University (Texas) which integrates professional programs into the common curriculum. Specifically examines the focus, design, and requirements of the communication curriculum. (MM)