Reviews recent literature to argue that institutions of higher education have made little adjustments to either their admission practices or their curricula to help nurture varied talents among their students. The need for renewed spirit of experimentation and of tolerance of pluralism is pointed out. (Editor/PG)

"The central issue ought to be the development of curricula suited to the differing needs of people of differing abilities". Authors offer a proposal which would allow local authorities to introduce selection at 14. (Editor)

The director of the Open University's Institute of Educational Technology describes the work of the staff in four major areas: analyzing what is involved in subject-matter competence; diagnosing Open University students' abilities; creating conditions for improved instruction; and measuring achievement. (Editor/AK)

This paper argues that teachers of English may be reverting to a kind of doublespeak in elective English programs which reflects an unsteady knowledge of how to evaluate all English programs. The terms "elective" and "teacher specialization" are examined as they relate to the classroom experience. Labeling a course as an…

Considers early arguments in Great Britain for adjusting the traditional curriculum to the changing needs of the secondary school population and for developing the "multi-bias" school, one which would allow educational opportunity for every variety of student talent. (RK)

Describes teaching methods used in an English program for a heterogeneous group of students. (RL)

This conference explores the implication of quality and person-centered revolutions in higher education. Specific objectives are to: (1) identify who the new learners are and how to diagnose their abilities and needs; (2) hear distinguished educators discuss possible nontraditional institutional responses to new learners; (3) examine a variety of…

Discusses the need for mathematics teaching to be matched to children's understanding rather than to the demands of mathematics. Illustrations are given from the results of testing British children by the Concepts in Secondary Mathematics and Science (CSMS) Project, Chelsea College, University of London. (HM)

Describes Mountain Empire Community College's locally-developed instrument, called the Schoch-Tucker Assessment of General Education (STAGE), which provides student biographical data, insight on students' self-esteem, and a means of measuring students' knowledge in the eight areas of general education. Also describes the adoption of the instrument…

The issues, trends, and needs in physical education are discussed in this book; however, its primary thrust is directed toward curriculum improvement. Attention is focused on a number of school and community settings, alternative programs, research and change, student competencies, program content and organization, adapted physical education, and…

Following an organizational outline of specific language skills associated with expository writing (but applicable to creative writing as well), this booklet charts the introductory, teaching/refinement, and mastery levels from kindergarten through grade 12 for writing skills in the categories of sentence structure, paragraph structure,…

Based on research studies, the current literature, and findings emerging from efforts to recruit well-qualified teacher education students for the University of Dayton, seven recommendations were developed for teacher educators to consider in implementing a formal, systematic recruitment program: (1) Teacher recruitment should begin with the…

In response to increasing evidence of score declines with no apparent agreement as to meaning or causes, the National Institute of Education (NIE) sponsored a Conference on Declining Test Scores in June of 1975. The objectives of the conference were to (1) clarify the evidence and estimate the extent of test score declines; (2) review evidence for…