Discusses the implications of the new Chinese policy of increased contacts with the West, the reform of higher education, and the embarking on a program for the development of science and technology. (GA)

This guide is intended as a basic primer for college and university teachers and as a practical resource for generating courses about nuclear issues. It suggests how topics already being addressed can be integrated to form courses and how courses on a single campus can be pooled to form programs. (JN)

A brief description of curriculum reform at school levels in Israel gives an idea of the problems which may also be typical for other developing countries. The curricula of mathematics, biology and chemistry were considerably revised. The teacher education programs had to be adjusted. (PS)

Describes the effects of government intervention in Uruguay's universities and public schools. Teacher education, curriculum change, student and teacher behavior; education funding; research funding; research activity; and scientific teaching are discussed as to the effects of government intervention on them. (Author/DS)