An overview of the development of kindergartens in Israel. (CM)

Describes the compulsory program of in-service education for school leaders in Sweden and analyzes the nature of developmental processes and how they can be applied to schools and to the role of the headmaster. (Author/IRT)

Describes a project to stimulate international understanding among preschool and primary school children in Finland. Specific objectives include to stimulate commitment to human rights, increase self-confidence among pupils, give students a realistic view of the world, and help students become aware of increasing global interdependence. (DB)

Literature reviews suggest that Mexican-American students place more emphasis on cooperation and group than on individual achievement. Education may be enhanced when teachers reinforce "successful behavior." Problems may arise using U.S.-based theories of "democratic" leadership styles because Mexican-American culture places emphasis on…

This essay is the first of a series of papers about historically important innovators in elementary school science. It presents a brief survey of Wilbur Samuel Jackman's life and describes his ideas about elementary school science and how he put them into practice. (HM)

There is mounting evidence that the best way to serve the needs of both educators and of enlightened change is to adopt a highly flexible, interpersonal approach with a bare minimum of preconceptions and organizational props. (MM)

Presented is a directory of sources of educational information in the United Kingdom in areas of educational policy, reform, and development. Included are agency addresses, publications, and brief descriptions of activities and objectives. (Author/DB)

The recent development of correspondence education in China is discussed and the contributions of correspondence education to the revolutionary struggle are assessed. (Author/DB)

Attempts to correct misconceptions about the philosophy of community education, reviews its historical base, and discusses five principles basic to an understanding of and a commitment to the community education philosophy. (Author/RK)

History is created, not born, as a group of students discovered three summers ago when preparing for the Francis W. Parker School's celebration of its 75th anniversary. Describes the search for the school's history and the experience of students learning about their school's past. (Author/RK)

Text of the opening address at the International Conference on Adult Education and Development (June 1976) by the Honorary President of the International Council for Adult Education. Focus is on the fundamental importance of education as the liberator of man. Topics discussed include adult education and change, and the scope, methods, and…

Presents draft recommendations/guidelines for the future development of adult education approved in 1976 by a UNESCO-appointed special committee. Recommendations cover the definition of adult education; objectives and strategy; structure and content; methods, means, research, and evaluation; the relations between adult education, youth education,…

The need for reorganization of the university and vocational school system is becoming more urgent as the demand for higher education increases. Article emphasizes greater flexibility in facilities, scheduling, and curriculum as a necessary basis for change. Suggestions of activities for establishing such a basis are presented. (RW)

Considers the role of the university in fulfilling its responsibility to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing dance, and, as well, the role of the dance educator to help each student discover and have faith in his own potential. (Author/RK)

Describes and assesses some Australian federal initiatives in education and discusses their applicability to Canada. Presents more information relevant to the current discussion in Canada on educational developments. (Author/RK)