A social problem is defined as public awareness of a gap between society's expectations and social realities. Factors which contribute to the creation of this gap are discussed, and strategies for keeping expectations and realities in a productive relationship are explored. (JB)

Presidential address given at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (60th, Atlanta, November 28, 1970); appears also in College English," vol. 32, no. 6 (March 1971), pp. 688-90. (Editor/RD)

Introductory college physical geography courses can be made more relevant by starting with environmental problems of social concern and going on pertinent subject matter to explain the problems. The implications of a problems approach to teaching-learning processes are also discussed. (NH)

Presidential address given at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (Atlanta, November 28, 1970). (Editor)

In light of the goal of the Social Studies, the development of good citizens, the author explores the character of a necessary and sufficient" social studies program and its relationship to the Social Sciences. (JB)

The author presents 20 reasons which support the adoption of a new blend of continuous and comprehensive health instruction for grades k-12. (Author/BY)

High school principals' reactions to rapid social change are analyzed in view of the effects upon students. (Author)

Our country will face many complex issues in the next decade. The challencge is to us and the youth of today. In education and in health, we must strive for amelioration of present and future problems that could affect generations yet unborn. The challenge will demand honesty, understanding and unselfish dedication. (Author)

The results of this study on the reflection on the generation gap, youth, and adult views of important persons, shows that both groups identified most of the same people, although they ranked them differently as to their importance. (Author/KJ)

Maintains that NCTE should focus upon problems with which it is prepared by professional expertise and influence to deal; appears also in English Journal," vol. 59, no. 4 (April 1970), 577-78, as NCTE Counciletter." (RD)

To cope with the future, curriculum development has to pursue humane ends in a humane form. This requires much more interaction and flexibility among participants in the curriculum development process. (JH)

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Many politicians have been indifferent or hostile to the application of the social sciences to social problems. Corrective steps include forging stronger links between politicians and social and behavioral scientists, expanding educational efforts to convey a better understanding of the social sciences, increasing lobbying activities, and…