Current research on curriculum reform in developing countries and its effects on teachers and the classroom are reviewed. Major issues are outlined, and research findings are summarized. Selected abstracts of current research publications and a brief annotated reference list are provided. (Author/MT)

Argues that the contributions of women, especially from developing nations, have remained for too long an untold story in classrooms. Discusses readings that present the words and lives of ordinary women from the following regions: Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. (DB)

This annotated guide to resources on library and information science education in developing countries includes materials on library schools, training and education of library staff, and the progress of libraries in specific countries. Materials in the guide were selected from the indexes of Library Literature, Library and Information Science…

Journal articles, books, monographs, research papers, and lecture-discussion papers on educational planning covering the period from 1970 to mid 1977 are cited. Some outstanding literature not belonging to this period is also cited. The first section lists existing bibliographies in educational planning. Concept and general theory and methodology…

Summaries of 34 educational research projects, completed or in progress in Turkey during 1971-72, are contained in this survey. Information is outlined in 12 major categories: title, organization, researcher(s), progress status, bibliographic references, background and aim(s), size and composition of sample, methods, main findings, number of…

This 290-item annotated bibliography covers selected reference works; general trends and directions of innovation; policy, planning, administration; relationship between technical/vocational education and general education; technical and vocational education for world of work; curriculum development; and staff. The 1974 Unesco Revised…

This document abstracts and reviews 32 publications that describe population education programs developed for Asia and the Pacific region. The documents are grouped under three sections: (1) management; (2) planning; and (3) monitoring/evaluation. Section 1 consists of 12 selected titles that deal with management of population education programs.…

This issue contains a regional review, discussion of technical and vocational education in countries of Asia and Oceania, articles dealing with various aspects of technical and vocational education, and a bibliographical supplement. The brief statistical review in section 1 concerns second-level technical and vocational education in the developing…

Analysis has indicated that research and evaluation is the weakest component of the population education programs in Asian and Pacific countries. In synthesizing 95 of these research and evaluation studies, this abstract-bibliography provides lessons for implementing improved research operations in this region. Material is divided into six…

A total of 176 English language notations of books, articles, and government publications about education in 11 Arab countries are contained in this bibliography. Drawing from materials published in 1977, the bibliography examines education for all age groups and ability levels in Egypt, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,…

One hundred fifty-four English language annotations of books, articles, and government publications about education in 11 Arab countries are contained in this bibliography. Drawing from materials published in 1976, the bibliography examines education for all age groups and ability levels in Egypt, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi…

Part of a series of annotated bibliographies dealing with issues and problems raised by educators involved with population education programs, this publication addresses curriculum development in population education. Curriculum development is the most important component of a population education program, for it is through curriculum materials…

This compilation includes abstracts of 165 research and development studies in agricultural education completed during the period July 1, 1978, to June 30, 1979. Fifty-three of the compiled studies represent staff research, seventy-eight represent master's theses, and thirty-four represent doctoral dissertations. Studies are arranged…

This compilation includes abstracts of 140 research and development studies in agricultural education completed during the period July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. Thirty-three of the completed studies represent staff research, fifty-six represent master's theses, and fifty-one represent doctoral dissertations. Studies are arranged alphabetically by…

Three abstracts and seventy-five acquisitions related to adult literacy are presented. A few of the acquisition entries are in French. The abstracts are of the following: "Directory of Organizations Offering Literacy Training Courses," by the International Institute of Adult Literacy Methods; "Directory of Universities and Institutes Offering…