Discusses the position that reviews directed at program improvement should be conducted by universities themselves rather than by external agencies. The experience of the University of Alberta in establishing its review procedures is described and a scheme for classifying types of review procedures is presented. (MLW)

Describes two model four-year primary schools established in Siberia in the 1920s to help train teachers in new teaching methods. Demonstrations and field trips were utilized and clubs were organized. To make education relevant, newspapers were used. (AM)

Characterizes global modelling as addressing questions of human survival and well-being. Briefly describes models in three categories: the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis conference models, global international economic models, and politically-oriented models. Suggests that global models in the 80s work toward shaping the…

Outlines the design and implementation of an elementary school curriculum development project in Lesotho, Africa, which stressed the central role of the teacher. Curriculum design took into account extreme educational conditions including inadequately trained teachers, high student-teacher ratios and attrition rates, and insufficient supplies. (AM)

A model is presented for a school health program which integrates the health-related functions within the education, service, and environmental components of a school system. The model uses nurses as the administrators of the school health program. Goals of the program, nursing intervention, and applications of the model are discussed. (JN)

Describes the Systems Marriage Enrichment Program which was developed from the systems concepts of circular causality, the identification of predictable interaction patterns, and the adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms. Presents a protocol process consisting of five phases with goals and techniques. (Author)

Describes the Unit One living learning center at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Suggests success of such a center depends on student participation and an appropriate administrative structure. Proposes students learn from classes offered and from the educational process of defining their directions and implementing activities. (JAC)

Describes a criterion group classification scheme commonly used in conjunction with discriminant function analysis and suggests that clinicians consider membership probabilities for each criterion group of interest. Illustrates this approach using data from a study in which discriminant analysis was used to identify characteristics of problem…

Regular small meetings between field instructors and faculty have provided new field instructors with practicum skills. Using an andragogical model, these skills can be used in field practice education. Linkages between field and faculty can be strengthened, a mutual aid group developed, and student performance expectations unified. (MSE)

The issue of the costs and financial aspects of the assessment of prior learning is discussed from the point of view of program managers and others responsible for ensuring high quality, cost-efficient academic programs. Rationales and models currently in use are examined. (MLW)

Developing basic competencies of the successful professional is seen as the purpose of professional education. The basic competencies of the applied behavioral scientist are described. The conditions and processes for developing competencies are discussed, emphasizing the need for multi-modal learning experiences and the development of the whole…

Energy cost-avoidance programs are seen as providing the unique opportunity to involve the entire campus in an effort that has an impact not only on the campus but also on broader national problems. Several aspects of the comprehensive energy management program at the University of Pennsylvania are discussed. (MLW)

This paper notes historical and contemporary issues in the women's art movement concerning the making and marketing of art and cites examples of the movement's educational efforts. From these observations comes a discussion of the role of art education with regard to feminist, artistic, and educational issues. (Author/SJL)

Describes aims, objectives content, and instructional strategies of a course in systems modelling and control at Imperial College, England. Major problem areas include multivariable control system design, estimation and filtering, and the design and use of adaptive "self-tuning" regulators. (Author/JN)

New York State's attempt to reduce welfare expenditures by collecting the child support payments of defaulting parents reinforces federal incentives containing penalties for localities operating ineffective collection programs. The state's program may serve as a model for the more effective implementation of legislation in other jurisdictions.…