This paper discusses the status of recent research about British students. It is suggested that such research provides a resource of social comparison data which is potentially useful to individuals involved in institutional decision-making. A sample of research studies is organized into three categories: (1) descriptions of present student…

Mention is made of some of the more significant of relatively few attempts to use computers in British education. A computer-assisted instruction project at the University of Leeds is briefly described and projects at three other universities and in secondary schools are noted. The dearth of computer applications in counseling is cited, and the…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) entrusted to the International Film and Television Council (IFTC) the task of collecting documentation on world cinematographic organizations, in order to provide developing nations with information useful to the establishment of similar services adopted to their…

Reviews ten western European publications (1971-74) on the education for those who stay in full-time education beyond the age of compulsion. Focus is on the upper-secondary school and lower-tertiary (college-type) system that constitutes an alternative to what went before in the West German, French, and English schools. (JT)

This article discusses the comprehensive secondary schools which have so far been created in West Germany. It points out the ways they differ from English comprehensive schools, summarizes research results, and looks at teacher training needs. (SJL)

This working paper describes matters of copyright as they relate to teachers in Great Britain who wish to use copyrighted materials. An explanation of the principles of copyright law is followed by statements as to the present conditions of use by teachers of specific copyrighted materials: printed matter, recordings, films and photographs,…

A review of the status of computing and computer science education is provided in this yearbook of the British Computer Society (BCS). Following a brief introduction to the BCS and its aims, reports are presented which deal with: 1) the activities of the Society's education division; 2) the BCS examination; 3) BCS examination regulations and…

Some basic questions regarding adult literacy and national programs in Great Britain are examined, and include: the national pattern of provision; project design and curriculum planning; goals and the concept of literacy; and adult reading habits. Five tables supplement the text. (LH)

Presents interviews with four well-known and respected leaders in Great Britain's careers guidance movement. Discusses vocational guidance programs, social services, the impact of American journals, career education, and occupational opportunities. (RC)

Explores ways that the study of special educational needs have changed in the last decade and a half of educational policy-making. Focuses on key theoretical changes and shifts of emphasis in substantive concerns. Notes tendencies to allow social and political values to guide educational provision instead of psychological or sociological…

This compilation of 19 research papers based upon eight weeks of participant observation in 11 different nursery, infant, and junior schools during summer, 1977, is divided into four sections. The urban, suburban and village schools all utilized an informal classroom approach. A total of five authors describe the role of structure, free choice,…

The study has as its purpose the examination and comparison of career education movements in the United States and Great Britain and is perhaps best described as a pilot effort. Specific questions addressed included: (1) How do career education efforts in the two nations compare in terms of national commitment, philosophy, and students served? (2)…

The British National Health Service faces a future in which demand for health services will outpace supply. A public nursing home service may prove to be an economical service. Alternative sources of revenue and cooperation between the public and private sector are needed. (JAC)

The concept of career education is not at present generally accepted or put into practice except by a minority of British schools. Career guidance in private agencies is crisis-oriented; in industry it is still a dream. However, there is a growing interest in career guidance in higher education and industry. (KP)