After a review of the recommendations of national reform reports in the 1980's concerning teacher education programs and legislation enacted and regulatory systems established in Mississippi to facilitate educational reform and ensure the quality of teacher education major courses, this paper describes a study of the American College Test that…

The framework is intended to help staff develop curricula for mildly mentally retarded students in special and regular education and assist both educators and parents in evaluating the curricula. Distinctions between a curriculum and a framework are made. The proposed framework describes essential skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for…

This book provides programming ideas, methods, strategies, and adaptations of the learning environment for implementing physical education programs for handicapped students. Part I, "Legislation and the Challenge," introduces Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, its mandates, and its procedures for…

This publication lists skill expectations in ten curriculum areas for grades 1-9. Although intended to be used by educators in Michigan, the skill list can be used or adapted by educators in other states. The ten curriculum areas are: communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening); health education; mathematics; music; physical…

This catalog presents interesting programs and practices developed by educational systems and practitioners throughout Louisiana. These exemplary programs were nominated for presentation at the annual workshops that disseminate the programs and practices. Descriptions of each of the 26 programs include: program title and location, age group…

The document presents the student learning objectives, developed during 1980-81 by curriculum specialists and classroom teachers, which will form the goal-based Washington Small Schools curricula for physical education (grades K-12) and social studies (grades 4-12). Introductory materials describe the process of compiling and organizing Small…

Designed in Oklahoma as a teaching aid for teachers in Indian education, this booklet is organized according to the subject areas of the curriculum. It provides a ready resource on Indian culture and should thus be of value to teachers who work with both Indian and non-Indian students. Guidelines for curriculum development in multicultural…

REPORTED ARE THE PLANS FOR A PROPOSED OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. DISCUSSED ARE (1) A PROGRAM RATIONALE, (2) CURRICULUM, (3) MATERIALS FOR OUTDOOR TEACHING, (4) STAFFING, (5) PUPIL SELECTION, (6) THE EDUCATIONAL PLAN, (7) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED FACILITIES AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, (8) BUDGET ESTIMATES, (9)…

THIS HANDBOOK FOR OREGON PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IS FOR USE IN PLANNING AND UTILIZING THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL OF THE REGIONAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM HEADQUARTERED AT PORTLAND, OREGON. THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL WHICH UTILIZES CAMPS OWNED BY YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDES ELEMENTARY CLASSES (PRIMARY GRADE 6) AND THEIR TEACHERS…

Using experience gained while helping elementary, junior high, and high school teachers plan, develop, and use thousands of outdoor classrooms, the Alabama Soil Conservation Service (SCS) produced this teacher's manual for outdoor classrooms. Emphasis is on conservation education and the environment and man's relationship to it. Rationale for…

This document provides a framework by which Oklahoma local school districts can develop their curriculum for physical education. Designed for grades K-12, it offers a foundation for appropriate physical education practices linked to the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) national standards and benchmarks for each of three goals: motor skill…

Presents five articles by teachers who have incorporated stress management concepts into their preschool and elementary curricula. Educators and parents are given information about the stress process and how to help children cope with inevitable stressors. The gymnasium environment is recommended as well suited for teaching children how to handle…

This volume contains summaries of 13 presentations at the PACE (Positive Approaches to Children's Education) conference. The titles are: "Fabulous Fitness Fun" (Deborah L. Arfman); "Manipulative Equipment Modified for Success" (Noel Bewley); "Fitness Play-Focus on Fun" (Noel Bewley); "Keeping Them All Moving:…

Due to the voluminous nature of the report of the Task Force on the Educational Needs of Native Peoples, this summary of its recommendations has been prepared. The recommendations pertain to the teaching staff and teacher training; counselling staff and counsellor training programmes; curriculum; Indian control of Indian education; financial…

THE MAJOR VEHICLE FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS, TO QUALIFY FOR STATE FUNDS. CONTINUED STUDY OF THE MINIMUM STANDARDS HAS DONE MUCH TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, BUT HAS NOT SERIOUSLY CHALLENGED THE LEADING SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SINCE IN MANY AREAS EDUCATORS AGREE THAT IT IS VIRTUALLY…