An international studies major for undergraduate students at the State University of New York College at Cortland is described. The major is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that enable them to understand and help change a world that is interdependent, and determined by long-range forces. It is hoped that the international…

Standardized vocational education course titles and core contents for two courses in Mississippi are provided: graphic and print communications I and II. The first course contains the following units: (1) orientation; (2) keyboard composer model 48 T 6; (3) keyboard composer model 7300; (4) job planning, art work, and layout; (5) basic…

This curriculum guide for shoe and boot repair was developed by the state of Mississippi to standardize vocational education course titles and core contents. The objectives contained in this document are common to all shoe and boot repair programs in the state. The guide contains objectives for shoe and boot repair I and II courses. Units in…

This curriculum guideline provides suggestions for the organization of courses of study in Core French programs at all levels from kindergarten to grade 9. The aim of the Core French programs, as distinguished from extended and immersion programs, is to provide opportunities for students to develop communication skills in French, an understanding…

This document contains multiple choice test items and assessment techniques for Missouri's fundamentals of marketing core curriculum. The core curriculum is divided into these nine occupational duties: (1) communications in marketing; (2) economics and marketing; (3) employment and advancement; (4) human relations in marketing; (5) marketing…

The debate about the core content of liberal arts education may have become irrelevant, as interrelated factors could turn the future increasingly toward career education: (1) demographics force colleges to continue their search for older and nontraditional students, who enroll in college largely for career education; (2) college finances will…

This long-range plan was developed for the Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) to strengthen and emphasize the college's strategic orientation and participation in the governance system. The plan is divided into seven major sections. The first section defines long-range planning, discusses its use at Penn College, and explains the…

In fall 1984, a program was implemented at Daytona Beach Community College (Florida) with the dual purpose of integrating subject material between courses and establishing a close community of learners to cooperate in the mastery of subject matter. In the fall semester, participating students enroll in a block of three courses; English I,…

This report discusses what should be taught in history and social sciences courses, and how the material should be taught. Differing views of educational leaders as well as results of recent research and studies are summarized. The following propositions are offered as stimulators of inquiry and as tentative guides to practice: (1) the greatest…

This study was designed to establish a basis for developing a relevant curriculum for preparing administrators of physical education departments in higher education. Responses to a questionnaire were received from 106 chief administrators in university and college physical education programs. The first part of the questionnaire asked respondents…

A project was undertaken to implement competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs at the three technical centers in Palm Beach County, Florida. Project staff presented staff development activities designed to orient vocational educators to the multi-center CBVE planning system. Valuable support services were also provided to vocational…

A variety of general education programs and evaluation approaches are described, with a focus on assessments of student attitudes and achievement. The introductory essay by Jerry G. Gaff, "A Practical Approach to Evaluation," presents a three-step evaluation approach, as well as suggestions for general education program directors, deans,…

A recent California task force report on middle grade education, "Caught in the Middle," recommends that the master schedule provide for extended time blocks for core curriculum courses. Several goals of middle school education will be fulfilled by the program which is often called "core block" or "block time." The…

This student reference in career and personal development is designed to accompany the lessons outlined in the instructor's guide for a plant science core curriculum. Five lessons cover career planning; finding information about available jobs; applying and interviewing for a job; developing as a confident, responsible person; and developing…

This report examines how well Minnesota high school students are doing academically compared with their counterparts in other states. It also looks at curriculum requirements and the time students spend in high school. The report documents: (1) the number, type, and level of courses available to high school students; (2) schedules of instruction;…