Project-based learning often centers learning experiences around projects and is characterized by the application of knowledge, management of resources, and self-directed learning. In recent years, newer classroom designs have been developed to facilitate communication, classroom interaction and active learning but the cost of such spaces can be…

Challenges that face the academic research enterprise are numerous. These concerns include, but are not limited to: declines in extramural funding for investigatorinitiated research, an aging faculty workforce (the average age of securing a faculty's first R01 is over 42), insufficient funds to support faculty laboratories, and limited access to…

Discusses the need for regular preventative maintenance of educational equipment and facilities, and describes a study that examined the policies, procedures, and fiscal allocations for preventative maintenance of 59 selected public school districts in Michigan. (JG)

Criteria presented here were adapted from the National Education Association standards for educational media programs in colleges and universities for use in the junior college. Provided are: (1) general criteria for establishing media programs in the community college, which include a commitment to the media program and to media as an integral…

ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND EVALUATION OF THE TRAINABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED, TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND THE DUTIES OF TEACHER AIDES ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS GUIDE. HOUSING, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, IS DESCRIBED. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE DAILY SCHEDULES FOR OLDER AND YOUNGER GROUPS, CLASS SIZE,…

This document provides guidelines for administrators, practitioners, and parents to use in developing high quality preschool education programs for 4-year-olds. Ideas presented in the document are based on principles set forth and confirmed by research on individual needs of young children, child development, and the conditions under which…