A Study of Alternatives for Disseminating Knowledge and Planning for Civil Defense Education--Among School Age Children--12-14 Years
Abstract
The report is a study of the context for an effort by the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency (DCPA) to reach junior high school pupils with a civil defense curriculum. Recommendations are backed by examinations of the current state of civil defense instruction in the public schools, of the content that would be appropriate for a new curriculum, and of the historical and theoretical background for the process of educational innovation. Five major alternatives are listed for a DCPA effort: Produce a total civil defense program, K-12, to be offered to states and school districts at cost or below; Produce a complete program for grades 7-9; Produce a series of modules or mini-units that could be adopted independently and/or in conjunction with existing curriculum; Develop curriculum frameworks, guides, and/or behavioral objectives, and/or tests; Invest heavily in teacher training. In addition, several recommendations are offered for small-scale projects that could be incorporated into the major alternatives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0757786
Entities
People
- B. Turnbull
- C. L. Hutchins
- K. Mitchell