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Mackey, James – Curriculum Review, 1982
Discusses the recent increase in censorship of educational materials brought about by a variety of social factors. Lack of communication between educators and the public, parents' disillusionment with an overpermissive society, and methods for preventing confrontations over censorship are considered. (JL)
Descriptors: Censorship, Citizen Participation, Civil Liberties, Elementary Secondary Education
Dlabay, Les R. – Curriculum Review, 1980
The main appeal of corporation-produced consumer education materials is their "free or inexpensive" aspect. But the very low price of these items may have a high cost in the form of their biased perspectives. Teachers must exercise continued care in selecting and using consumer education materials. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Business, Consumer Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Lunetta, Vincent N.; Peters, Harold J. – Curriculum Review, 1985
Defines the term "simulation"; discusses role of instructional simulations, particularly computer-based; describes what constitutes an effective simulation and its appropriate use; and reviews several specific examples of computer simulations, emphasizing nature and quality of student interaction with the model. (MBR)
Descriptors: Business, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Definitions
Talmage, Harriet – Curriculum Review, 1986
Discusses roles of scholars, interpreters of scholarship (instructional materials developers), and teachers in bringing appropriate instructional materials to students. The responsibility of textbook publishers to meet teachers' needs for appropriate materials with materials developed by scholars and interpreters is described, and the relationship…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Publishing Industry
Peyton, Jeffrey L. – Curriculum Review, 1987
Discusses similarities and differences in the use of puppets and computers as teaching tools in the classroom. Teachers' resistance to puppets is discussed, and four new puppet programs are described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Classroom Communication, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Cornish, Edward; And Others – Curriculum Review, 1986
Essay on educating children for the 21st century discusses lifelong learning, fundamental skill development, topics future-oriented curriculums should include, and educational trends. Agencies specializing in various aspects of the future are listed in teaching resource guide. Instructional materials including software, learning kits, books, and…
Descriptors: Agencies, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Selden, Ramsay W.; And Others – Curriculum Review, 1985
Articles in this series on testing and evaluation specifically address the use of tests to assess and improve educational status; achievement test selection; and trend toward increased use of coaching materials to improve test performance. Professional literature on educational measurement is reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Change, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
