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Focusing on educational resources, this report describes part two of the Curriculum Branch's audit of the programs of studies, guides, textbooks, and resources of Alberta, Canada, which was undertaken (1) to determine the adequacy of the ways in which tolerance and respect for minority groups are addressed and fostered, (2) to identify areas where changes are required, and (3) to recommend follow-up action. Except for the validation process, the audit procedure for this phase was similar to that of the first phase. The summary of reviewed material describes how the 2,155 materials audited were assembled for evaluation. Noting that 96% of the materials evaluated were acceptable, the results section discusses the reporting procedure, validity process, and general findings and provides tables displaying audit results. The next section summarizes results by discussing the nature of resources found within each curriclum subject area and by discussing specific material found unacceptable or problematic. In the recommendations section it is pointed out that the findings from part 1 are similar to findings from part 2, and that recommendations from both parts should be considered together. Recommendations include 10 short follow-up actions, and rationale and reference to recommendations made from the first stage are given in each case. Appendices include a listing of prescribed, recommended and supplementary resources titles, resources omitted from audit, resources rated problematic or unacceptable, and the Alberta Heritage Fund Learning Resources. (PM)

This report contains a description of the first part of the Curriculum Branch's audit of the program of studies, curriculum guides, textbooks, and other learning resources in Alberta, Canada, which was undertaken for three purposes: (1) to determine the adequacy of the ways in which tolerance, understanding, and respect for minority groups and individuals are addressed and fostered; (2) to identify areas where changes are required; and (3) to recommend appropriate follow-up action. The terms tolerance, understanding, and minority groups are defined, after which the review plan is discussed with attention to the common reporting form and the acceptable, problematic, and unacceptable rating categories. The account of the reporting procedure is followed by descriptions of the six audit criteria which are abbreviated to read: avoids unfair judgments, nurtures positive self-image, contains unfair judgments or generalizations, conveys excellence, fails by omission, and conveys the nature and values of critical thinking. Results of the audit indicate that although 78 of the 83 documents were acceptable, all suffered from minor flaws; monographs and manuals were typically neutral; and 4 of 19 social study units were problematic. Specific short- and long-term recommendations are made, and rationales for the recommendations are given. Appendices include judgement criteria, curriculum audit focus statements, audit reporting form, curriculum documents published by the Curriculum Branch, and a chart on relating communication and critical thinking skills to the four core academic curricula. (PM)