Discusses a thorough, clearly documented, fast way to design training programs. The method is particularly good for programs that are too long, used repeatedly, or involve a series of related programs. (JOW)

Erdkinder is a superior way to integrate academic studies with work experience, community action, and economic activity. Erdkinder actualizes Cosmic Education, making its unity, common purpose, interdependency, and cooperation a way of life. Erdkinder principles could help organize the urban Montessori adolescent work, providing a comprehensive…

In this report, the author shares her perspective on ten years of science-rich programming for high school youth at the American Museum of Natural History. This report includes: (1) A discussion of the theory of action and the rationale that underlies the AMNH youth programs; (2) A description of three of the programs that have been offered and…

Analyzing math curriculum projects should be more than an affair of the heart, claim the designers of a systematic scheme for finding the best curriculum for your particular school's needs. (Editor)

THIS PAPER DESCRIBES THE RULEG PROGRAM SYSTEM, WHICH IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT THE VERBAL STATEMENTS OF A PROGRAM CAN BE CLASSIFIED INTO "RU'S" (RULES) AND "EG'S" (EXAMPLES). ALL RU'S ARE STATEMENTS OF SOME GENERALITY, FROM WHICH SUBSTITUTION INSTANCES, OR EG'S, CAN BE OBTAINED. 12 STEPS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RULEG PROGRAMS ARE…

THIS DOCUMENT DISCUSSES THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION OF A PROGRAM, AND GIVES EXAMPLES OF RELEVANT SEQUENCES--DEFINING THE FIELD, REINFORCEMENT, GRADUAL PROGRESSION TO ESTABLISH COMPLEX REPERTOIRES, EMITTED BEHAVIOR AND PROMPTING, FADING AND VANISHING, CONFIRMATION AND SCORING, OBSERVING BEHAVIOR, PRACTICE AND REVIEW, UNDERSTANDING AND…

Prior experience with Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I programs has provided evidence that school districts are implementing supplementary programs funded by Title I which are separate and distinct from the base education programs. The focus of this study is on the relationship between the Title I supplementary programs and the base…

Discusses the applicability of quality circles in schools. Examines elements of a successful quality circle program, the decision to have such a program, establishing quality circles, potential problems, and the use of quality circles in school districts. (CT)

This article serves as a concluding statement to the preceding articles on ways to improve conferences. The author pulls together themes of successful conference planning and participation and reviews the literature base for readers who wish to inquire further. (CT)

Sixteen things to avoid in planning and implementing inservice programs are listed including problems in the areas of faculty involvement, scheduling, flexibility, funding, and non-monetary support. (BD)

Advises deemphasizing reader materials and prepared programs as sources for the solution of reading problems. (MB)

The concept of quality circles is discussed. The authors explore company compatibility with Japanese management philosophy, a compatibility test, planning for the change to quality circles, need for a flexible design, and setting worthwhile goals. (CT)

This article discusses effective strategic planning and management of employer cooperative education programs. It examines types of planning, the need for such programs, and implementation strategies. Several case studies are considered: Dayton-Hudson, IBM, AT&T, Delta Airlines, and Rockwell International. (CT)