The purpose of this study was to survey alternative schools to determine what their English programs are like, what kinds of problems and successes have been encountered by their English teachers, and what suggestions they have for others who encounter similar problems. Questionnaires were sent to administrators and English teachers in a number of…

After the historical background and the contemporary issues of freshman composition program evaluation are discussed in this document, six models for composition instruction are described (grammar and composition, linguistics, literary, essay, radical, and editing), and taxonomies for each model are outlined. These taxonomies are compared to data…

Considered an initial step in the continuous process of curriculum development and departmental policy formulation, this interim curriculum guide relates to course development for grades nine, ten, and eleven. Emphasis is placed on effective written and oral expression, improved reading, the acquisition of vocabulary and other word analysis…

This publication, compiled by the NCTE Committee on Curriculum Bulletins, provides informative and evaluative annotations for 33 elementary and secondary curriculum guides. These guides, reviewed and recommended in 1966-1970, are presented to provide models for schools and agencies in developing curricula and in writing guides. The annotations…

An "investigative method" can be used by the English education specialist to determine both content of a curriculum and the organization and instruction of courses. Assuming that the purpose of teaching is to produce desired changes within learners, the method of the English teacher is to (1) decide the content of a new course which will develop…

The practicum is the creation of a course orientation module for a new introductory English design. The module explains the course topics, the requirements, and the learning settings. Requirements call for specific skill levels in reading, writing, and discussion. Students will be learning in conference, in the community, in small groups, and in…

This curriculum guide to English instruction in grades seven through twelve moves from discussions of theory to discussions of practice. Section I deals with various aspects of planning and classroom operation from an examination of English as a subject of study to basic rationales for deciding what to teach and methods for evaluating instruction.…

Information concerning Project English, which is being carried out at 14 universities and 1 State Department of Education through the support of the Office of Education, is provided in summary format. Project English is concerned with the development of English curriculum for Grades K through 12 and with the development of curriculum for…

A set of curriculum papers written mainly by teachers who attended workshops in continuing education is presented. This set is a collection of teaching materials, assignments, and exercises, accompanied in some cases by reports of use. The intent of these papers is to provoke significant curriculum change by changing teacher attitudes. Values of…

A set of curriculum papers written mainly by teachers who attended workshops in continuing education is presented. This set is a collection of teaching materials, and assignments, accompanied in some cases by reports of use. The intent of these papers is to provoke significant curriculum change by changing teacher attitudes. Values of these essays…

Examines the effects of the post-Dartmouth English curriculum revolution in the Australian context. Argues the need for a reconsideration of the English curriculum in three areas: defining the subject of English, defining growth in English, and developing of curricular frameworks. (SRT)

Describes four opportunities for stabilizing community college course offerings in literature: (1) including literature in composition programs; (2) restricting literature offerings to foundations courses; (3) placing literature courses away from the main campus; and (4) cooperating with secondary school English departments. (DMM)

This study investigated the effect of curriculum modifications in the English 3 (11th grade) program on at-risk students. A literature review revealed that programs including curriculum modifications have been implemented by various school systems to help reduce dropout problems and/or to assist students who are at risk of failing. This study used…

Computer-assisted instruction in the College Expository Writing Program (CEWP) at the University of Colorado at Boulder is detailed. The current challenge is to develop packages that deal with the organizational, semantic, and stylistic elements of composition. (MP)

Explores complex relationships between teachers (in Victoria, Australia) and curriculum change. Explores ways in which the teachers' positioning within a mix of discourses and settings variously supported or undermined their preparedness to accept new configurations of the subject Literature as well as the implications of curriculum change not…