After independence India's leaders committed the country to democracy with universal franchise and to pursuing a socialistic pattern of society. As part of these interlocking projects, it was widely recognised that India's educational systems needed reform. However, with scarce resources, Indian policy-makers faced the dilemma of whether to…

The purpose of this paper is to describe a few planning issues to be borne in mind when discussing the presentation of a teaching-learning strategy. Three general areas are discussed: the socioeconomic context (the diagnostic phase), the developmental stage (the experimental stage), and the implementation phase. The first step in the planning…

The City University of New York's College of Old Westbury was an experimental college that based its philosophy around a community living-learning concept. The College, unfortunately, was unable to survive because of several gross inconsistencies in the education/community process. In this document, the author points out the necessary elements for…

Lack of adequate planning and internal cooperation caused the death of an experimental college. (HS)

This book provides ideas about developing new learning programs that are based on the actual day-to-day experience of 15 schools. The information was collected during visits to 15 new school programs in Illinois and adjacent States, and by talking with the people who had direct roles in devising these programs. Many of the schools in this study…

Briefly presents the higher education system in England for guidance in innovative experimentation in selected institutions in India. (Author/PG)

THE PROGRESS IN DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO STIMULATE AND COORDINATE EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND EXPERIMENTATION WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM IS REPORTED. DESCRIBED ARE (1) CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, (2) INDIVIDUAL EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS IN SPECIFIC CURRICULUMS, (3) MODEL DEMONSTRATION SUBSYSTEM PROGRAMS (EXPERIMENTAL…

As a working definition, innovation in the context of higher education involves substantive changes and reforms in instructional methods, the use of student and faculty time, and the process of learning. These observations are based primarily on the results in some 75 projects underway in the California State University and College System. The…

Discusses how a series of experimental health programs that have improved medical care for people in poor Nashville communities have also solved some of Meharry Medical College's financial problems. (WM)

The preliminary purpose of this research on educational planning was to develop the methodology for the construction and to determine the feasibility of a computerized mathematical model that would project college and university enrollments in New York State. It was recommended that a simulation model be constructed as a prototype for a…

The educational component of this program was planned to offer a variety of educational experiences to meet the needs of the community. The following projects were included: (1) communications skills laboratories; (2) extended day; (3) lead teacher and inservice training; (4) preschool; (5) social worker; and, (6) community schools and tutorial.…

In the past, the associate degree was awarded upon completion of two-year engineering technology programs. Industrial needs have influenced the curricula for these programs, which now involve four years leading to baccalaureate degrees that bolster status and career opportunities for engineering technicians. (WM)

The purpose of the tests and services to become available from this program is to provide three types of information for use, by both junior colleges and entering students, as a basis for realistic decision making. Descriptions of (1) a student's educational and vocational interests, (2) his special abilities, particularly in relation to the…