This monograph is intended to: (a) outline the background and current extent of teacher centering in the U.S., (b) stimulate intercenter communication, (c) identify resources for potential program developers, (d) raise some developmental problems and issues confronting center builders, and (e) provide a framework for a systematic analysis of the…

This monograph consists of numerous short articles that discuss the system of international education in the Netherlands, its development and history over the past 25 years, and the experience of third-world students who have participated in the program. Section 1 presents general information on the Dutch international education system and how it…

This book, comprising seven chapters, describes the TTT (Trainers of Teacher Trainers) program at the national and local levels, discusses some concerns of the program, and describes the impact of the program on individuals and institutions. Chapter 1 provides background information, including definitions and a review of TTT at the national and…

Written for students and practitioners who are interested in the systematic development and evaluation of training programs, the document presents a framework for examining current efforts and establishing new instructional programs in education, business, and government environments. Part 1: Assessment and Evaluation, six chapters, presents an…

Twenty-three journal articles on cooperative education were selected in a review of the literature by two Temple University graduate classes in the fall of 1975 and the spring of 1976 for those interested in the role of coordinating cooperative education programs. The journal readings consist of articles on theory/planning (6), implementation…

This publication has been prepared to acquaint the public with the rationale for introducing population education into the school system and the role it is expected to play in achieving the goals embodied in the national population policy. It describes the efforts of the Philippine government in helping solve the problems of rapid population…

The two-part text focuses on the provision of educational services for gifted handicapped students. Part I provides a discussion and analysis of principles, issues, and problems in the education of the gifted handicapped. Examined are problems of definition and identification, the development of a realistic self concept, and handicaps as…

This paper reviews and analyzes the literature dealing with training teachers of adults. Existing exemplary training programs and practices are identified and described, enabling practitioners to choose alternative models and programs for practice. Contents include: Need for the study; search of literature, needs of teachers; identified desirable…

In a response to new legal requirements for handicapped child education, this monograph presents a sample of current viewpoints from professionals at different levels of education and in related professions concerned with shared responsibility roles in the mainstreaming of handicapped children. The first section consists of six articles dealing…

The book deals comprehensively with occupational analysis, which is defined as the means for identifying and organizing that part of instructional content which is relevant to targeted performance situations. Occupational analysis yields useful information for instructional needs and helps to determine critical performance aspects warranting…

A set of 13 key characteristics is presented as a framework for educational evaluation studies: (1) program's stage of development when evaluator is appointed; (2) program's openness to revision; (3) program uniformity from site to site; (4) specificity of program objectives; (5) evaluator's independence; (6) evaluator's orientation to value…

The document focuses on the evaluation processes of educational programs in nonformal education which are designed to help adults develop new attitudes and practices particularly in developing countries. It consists of two articles which discuss basic evaluation concepts in nonformal education. The first article, Perspectives on Evaluation, by…

This multi-authored book concentrates on how vocational education can help alleviate youth unemployment. G. Swanson reviews the role of vocational education in the nation's employment and training programs. He discusses education and training legislation, changes in legislative and program emphasis, and the national commitment to institution-based…

The monograph is concerned with the development of a prevocational training program that would (1) be therapeutic; (2) introduce activities which provide success; and (3) implement other activities for developing skills, abilities, interests, and social skills. Essential foundations of an effective program in prevocational skill training are…

Major issues of two mini-conferences for business/labor/industry community representatives with extensive experience and involvement in career education are reported in this monograph. Focus is on recognizing and utilizing community resources that now exist and moving actively toward building new community resources. To this end, the monograph…