This paper presents an overview of the educational principles of Friedrich Froebel and indicates how the Froebelian approach was introduced into Israel. The modern aspects of Froebel's ideas are emphasized as well as scientistic distortions in their implementation. Recommendations to practitioners for improving early childhood education are…

PROBLEMS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN THE SLUM SCHOOLS AND PROBLEMS OF URBAN RENEWAL IN THE REBUILDING OF OUR CITIES WILL NOT BE SOLVED UNLESS AND UNTIL WE CAN DEAL SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE "LACK OF CONVICTION" CHARACTERISTIC OF THE NEGRO COMMUNITY. THE MATTER IS NOT ONE OF BETTER EDUCATION AND BETTER HOUSING--IT IS ONE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR…

The relationship of selected educational, economic, and social characteristics to the degree of voluntary desegregation was determined in an effort to examine social climate and its role in creating a setting for desegregation in the public schools of Kentucky from the time of the Brown Decision of 1954 to the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of…

The manual is intended for use as a practical guide to selecting teaching strategies. Based on compiled research findings, published methodological suggestions, and ideas related to the teaching-learning process, the manual consolidates a review of the results of major research into simplified principles and instructional strategies to be utilized…

This book is part of a series of studies dealing with educational economics and the efficiency of various forms of education. This volume is concerned with the topic of nonformal education, particularly as it might be applied in developing nations that are still largely rural. The author does not attempt to develop a definitive economic analysis…

This six-part report recounts discussions of a 3-day seminar concerned with general principles to guide teachers and advisors in designing a physical education curriculum for students, ages 8 to 13. The following sections are covered: (a) children's growth and development, which concerns adolescent development, physical characteristics, and…

This program guide was prepared by two business education leaders for use in teaching typewriting on the secondary level. In addition to offering suggestions on teaching techniques and methods, this 4-semester outline presents the major organizational problems facing the typewriting teacher. Specific problems given attention include teaching the…

Freedom and accountability are not antithetical; they are equal elements and complementary principles in the educational equation to protect the productive pluralism of the student, the teacher, the administrator, and the institution. Pluralism is a critical value to be preserved and promoted through public policy decisions which emphasize freedom…

A comprehensive recommendation covering all forms and stages of education adopted by the General Conference of Unesco at its 18th session in 1974, the article includes guiding principles, action in various sectors of education, teacher preparation, educational equipment and materials, research and experimentation, and international cooperation.…

This examination of the educational purpose in the kibbutz and issues of creating a common ideology illustrates how deeply learning is a part of the larger environment in the society and how the special features of the kibbutz educational program work. Includes an honest assessment of advantages, strains, and problems of this program. (Author/RK)

Presents alternatives as a part of American education in pursuit of commonly accepted goals, but utilizing progressive educational methods. (Author)

Presents a bibliography of current professional articles on topics such as the open classroom, classroom organization, learning theory, motivation, the use of traditional teaching materials, and reading instruction. (MAI)

Suggests that teacher competence should be defined as the extent to which a teacher can intellectually defend his practices and beliefs rather than as his conformity to current practices. (Editor/RK)

Begins by briefly and broadly describing the present world and specifying some of the difficulties involved when an individual attempts to understand and relate to it. Argues that, given today's complex world, the development of an adequate set of integrative assumptions requires a general education program that liberally utilizes anthropological…

Offers an argument against increased emphasis on testing, claiming that reading and writing can never be tested because the conception of reading and writing inherent in tests is faulty. Suggests alternatives that are congruent with a more adequate conception of reading and writing. (SR)