Describes the process of revising the Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in the Department of Communication Studies at Eastern Washington University. Examines the conceptual base of a communication curriculum. Presents the sequence of a core curriculum and the core course contents. (MS)

Calls for a continuous review of core curricula and advanced courses to ensure that media students develop skills to meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving media environment. (PD)

Among the issues discussed are: the need for, and extent of, a central professional core; the need for additional relevant, but nonprofessional, subjects that could be part of a core; the depth of penetration suitable for various aspects of librarianship; the use of laboratory instruction and internships; and the optimum length of study. (30…

Describes the revision of a college biology sequence, and outlines the content of some courses in the core. (AL)

Discusses how some of the issues generally covered in psychology of women courses can be included in statistics and social, developmental, and introductory psychology courses. Only by incorporating a feminist perspective into the psychology core curriculum can the majority of students be reached, including most males who are unlikely to take the…

Discusses the debate in the United States between advocates of the 3Rs and those who call for a broad-based, child-centered curriculum, a conflict which has prevented realization of a balanced curriculum. (SJL)

Changes in the types of students enrolled in vocational agriculture and their interests, background, and needs suggest that agricultural educators should rethink the approaches currently used in curriculum development. The advantages of the core curriculum and the traditional approach to curriculum development need to be compared and weighed…

Curriculum revision is cyclical in nature. Over the years emphases shift because no one approach satisfies all the needs of a school system. However, as a curriculum moves from philosophies to program plans, to instruction, to evaluation, and to revision, new ideas are added, adopted, or adapted. (Author)

Arguments for a common core curriculum in secondary agriculture are that a more clearly defined curriculum will help teacher educators develop a curriculum that will prepare instructors for the job they are expected to do, may lessen frustration of young instructors, and improve the ability to attract and hold them in the field. (LRA)

Argues that questions of standards and core curriculum are irrelevant to the real issues of learning. (Editor)

Neil Sutherland discusses the historical context of the back to basics movement in social studies. Ken Osborne points out that the movement is stifling innovation. Max van Manen addresses the question of what curricula should be considered basic. (Author/RM)

Describes a system's approach to literacy requiring a continuum of differentiated interventions and core instruction for all students in California. (PKP)

Describes how the Sweetwater Union High School District in California provides quality instruction in the core curriculum to students in alternative education settings. Provides sample text guide for algebra. (PKP)