This volume presents a sampling of major innovative programs in a broad range of teacher training institutions. A selection of 39 case studies focus on innovations in teacher education in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. The case studies are selective; certain areas of the world were not canvassed; the majority of contributions…

The overall goal of this exploratory project was to initially uncover factors of variables likely to be involved in the impact of educational products. The specific objectives were to construct systematic case studies of the development of selected educational products as an initial basis for arriving at more precise procedures to assess potential…

Despite gains in educational development in the Soviet Union, much still remains to be done before the structure and systems equal that of this country. (JB)

Principals who see themselves as instructional leaders should not depend on outside stimuli for the impetus to improve science curricula. (Editor)

The author briefly describes the development of education in Costa Rica from 1950 to 1974. Emphasis is placed upon reform-minded national education plans started in 1972. (DE)

The effectiveness of a decentralized, grass roots approach to innovation, relying on individuals, groups, institutions, and councils, and the problems involved in this approach are discussed. (DE)

The author, who is Prime Minister of Sweden, proposes that postsecondary education be modified in order to enable adult education to expand. (MF)

The reform and reorganization of secondary education in Switzerland is proposed. (DE)

The history and development of the Laotian education system is described. Emphasis is placed on the transition from a colonial western oriented system to a system that focuses on Laotian cultural identity. (DE)

The organization and weekly class schedule of the newly reformed French educational system is described. (DE)

Attempts to analyze what happened to the high hopes for ESEA Title III and how its original direction can be modified to achieve its original goal of promoting beneficial change in American education while lessening the time between development of new teaching practices and their adoption in the classroom. Considers the specific impact of ESEA…

In this article focus is on some aspects of the planning of educational systems, a fundamental issue involved in developing educational and training programs for rural development. The need for planning of the organization and work of individual institutions and services responsible for education in rural areas is discussed. (SM)

Seventeen Asian member states have joined this program to stimulate educational innovation linked to problems of development. (DE)

A critical analysis which includes insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Swiss educational reform plans is provided. (DE)