Responses of 165 elementary school principals in the state of Washington were analyzed to determine sources through which principals learn of curricular innovations in science and social studies. (GW)

Discusses the traditional lack of systematic planning in school curriculum development and argues that effective curriculum planning requires the study of curriculum research literature and the representative interaction of professional educators, students, and the community. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,…

Argues that curriculum developers should learn as much as possible about the characteristics and capabilities of their intended student audience and base decisions on curricular design and content in large part on this information. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington,…

Describes contract provisions negotiated by the Chicago Teachers Union that guarantee classroom teachers representation on all committees dealing with curriculum development and briefly discusses the functioning of those curriculum committees. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100,…

Discusses the potential benefits for public schools of increased parent involvement in such areas as curriculum development, collective bargaining, and setting educational objectives and priorities for the schools. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single…

Discusses the benefits for both schools and senior citizens of programs that actively involve senior citizen volunteers in the schools and briefly outlines some of the beneficial effects of the experimental Teaching-Learning Communities program in the Ann Arbor (Michigan) schools. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum…

Examines arguments for and against the use of outside curriculum resources by school districts, describes different types of collaborative arrangements that can be employed by schools, and offers guidelines for carrying out successful collaborative efforts utilizing outside resources. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum…

Reviews the history of the public controversy surrounding the social studies curriculum, "Man: A Course of Study" (MACOS) and discusses the implications of the MACOS controversy for future curriculum development efforts in the social sciences. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100,…

Discusses a number of opposing forces that influence curriculum design and school programs and presents a model that illustrates the relationships among various curricular forces. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single copies, $2.00. (JG)

Examines a number of questions related to the role of structure in curriculum development. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single copies, $2.00. (JG)

Discusses the conflicting roles of the various actors involved in curriculum development and suggests several strategies for resolving the power struggle that presently characterizes curriculum development. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single copies,…

Discusses the importance of emphasizing the active role of the student and of considering nonschool areas of student learning in the curriculum development process. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single copies, $2.00. (JG)