Describes a model for the design of undergraduate curricula in the discipline of computing that was developed by the ACM/IEEE (Association for Computing Machinery/Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Computer Society Joint Curriculum Task Force. Institutional settings and structures in which computing degrees are awarded are…

Examines mathematics courses offered during the 1980s' educational reform in response to increased course requirements and competency testing. Schools increased numbers of courses, but they were primarily low level. Reforms rarely affected middle- and upper-level achievers but significantly affected at-risk students. Increased testing requirements…

The paper provides information about a survey designed to ascertain which states require a state studies course and the evaluation of these courses. Forty-three of 46 states affiliated with the Council of State Social Studies Specialists responded to questions asking: (1) if their state required state studies in its school curriculum; (2) if there…

A study investigated the ways in which vocational education is related to high school graduation requirements in Minnesota and several other states (Ohio, Virginia, and Washington). A review of literature showed the historic development of high school graduation requirements, the role of vocational education in secondary schools today, and…

When a discipline enters the lock-out mode in the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, the computer prevents a student from registering in any course in that discipline unless he/she has completed all prerequisites for that course. To determine how this registration process affected enrollments, average daily attendance (ADA) figures…

This study evaluated the relationships between cognitive and affective taxonomic outcomes of a required college level course in personal health education. Additional purposes of the study were to: (1) devise valid assessment instruments to facilitiate measurement of cognitive achievement and affective change using the Taxonomy of Educational…

Results are reported of a national study designed to identify preferred curriculum content important to the "professional foundation" in social work education. Findings show a high degree of consensus on curriculum material thought to be appropriate for a professional foundation. (Author/MH)

Reports results of a state-by-state survey regarding the impact of increased high school graduation requirements on enrollment in vocational education courses. Attributes declining vocational enrollments to declining high school enrollments in general, rather than increased requirements. Discusses strategies of states that are not following this…

This report addresses the success of students as they progress through reading, English, and mathematics course sequences at Miami-Dade Community College (M-DCC) (Florida). Results suggest that passing prerequisite courses does not ensure that students are adequately prepared for the next course in the sequence, especially in the lower-level…

Responses from 31 of 40 home economics teacher education programs indicated that most require courses in human development and family resource management; fewer than 50% specify family life content. Family life topics taught include life management, marriage, early pregnancy, AIDS, and work and family. (SK)

Two studies examined students with learning disabilities who were allowed to substitute other courses for the college foreign-language (FL) requirement. Both studies found similar demographic, cognitive, academic achievement, and FL-aptitude profiles for the students. Article concludes that educators should not assume that students with LD require…

Investigates the content and structure of the undergraduate curriculum in psychology by analyzing 500 college catalogs. Reveals that introductory, statistics, and a capstone are the common required courses, laboratory experiences are not integral to required courses, prerequisites are recommended, and the traditional model is the most popular…

Geoscience departments with graduate programs were surveyed to determine the courses required of entering graduate students. Most geologists consider the core curriculum to be that which is required or recommended by most graduate programs. In addition to geology courses, two semesters of calculus, physics, and chemistry were required by more than…

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which preservice teachers participating in a 16-week course in family and community relations would evidence a change in perception of the importance, feasibility, and level of preparation regarding family involvement strategies. A sample of 132 undergraduate preservice teachers was…

A study attempted to measure the academic gain resulting from 150 hours of mandatory participation in the Mandatory Functional Literacy (MFL) program. The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) was administered to 58 inmates at Lake Correctional Institution (Florida) prior to beginning the MFL program and again upon completion of the required…