The guide for a one-year course in materials processing is part of a series of industrial arts curriculum materials developed by the State of Louisiana. Designed to appeal to both boys and girls regardless of their educational or career goals, the major units in the course are: the productive system, classification of materials, forming materials,…

Focusing on literature, language, and composition as related components of the total literature-centered English program, this curriculum guide emphasizes the skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Each of the four sections--developmental reading, composition, language, and literature--provides guide points or discussion on five…

This curriculum guide serves to assist faculty who are developing undergraduate courses in public health as well as educational administrators and faculty curriculum committees who are designing undergraduate public health curricula. The approach outlined in these recommendations focuses on the development of three core courses, each of which is…

Despite federal regulations requiring measurable individualized education programs (IEPs), IEPs are often vague and unfocused, making them difficult to use in guiding instructional planning. Although a well-written IEP can be time consuming and labor intensive, a clearly written IEP, based on documented student needs, can and should be a guidepost…

In cases where environmental education is institutionalised within schools, the curriculum can affect what and how students learn about "nature" and the "environment". In Jamaica, schools are considered important settings for environmental education; the curriculum therefore includes environmental issues. Using content…

Article suggests an alternate approach to using the textbook as a guide to curriculum, called instructional systems development approach. (HB)

The bibliography lists 176 special education exemplary curriculum guides which were reported effective in the education of handicapped or gifted children as a result of a survey of state education agencies, universities, and special projects from over 40 states. Information provided for each guide includes title, publisher/vendor, copyright or…

The outline curriculum guide has been developed to assist in planning, developing, and instructing a program in appliance service and repair. The material consists of a unit outline and suggested exercieses and assignments for 17 areas: shop mathematics, communication skills, safety, orientation to appliance service and repair, blueprint reading,…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Mathematics. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Although the content is divided into seven skill levels, variations may be made in their use and two topics may be taught simultaneously. Each level is organized in two parts, the first having columns showing activities with examples, textual resources; and…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 1. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; man's basic needs. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into 11 chapters, five of which outline the basic curriculum subunits. These five chapters are laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other chapters are in list form. The guide…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 4. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies, regions of extractive economic activities. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide is divided into five subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. It is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper cover.…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 6. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; Latin America and Africa. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The central portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 7. SUBJECT MATTER: Social Studies; Europe, Soviet Union, and Southeast Asia. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and staple-bound…