This article considers how adult education could be linked to productive activities in Zimbabwe. The political and economic background of Zimbabwe is examined, as well as education problems in that country. The role of adult education is also reviewed. (CT)

The subject of youth policy is discussed in three articles: youth policy developments in Western Australia, Australian Council of Trade Unions policies on youth employment and training, and an outline of developments and provisions in youth policy. (CT)

Discusses (1) the historical phases of educational computing, (2) the future impact of computer technology, (3) the merger between computer-based instruction and technology education, (4) the ramifications of computer technology upon work, (5) the integration of computer-based instruction and technology curricula, and (6) teachers' roles. (CH)

Describes efforts to give hands-on experience to broadcast journalism students attending an Ecuadorian university with no broadcast facilities. (HTH)

Presents three role playing exercises to show journalism students how easy it is for even veteran journalists to make ethically questionable decisions when under pressure of fast-breaking news. (HTH)

Describes a testing situation in which students were required to waive their right to discuss the exam, to personalize for students the constitutional problems raised by prepublication agreements such as those required of government workers. (HTH)

Considers the general education component of technical programs as a means of helping adults adjust to today's industrial changes in processes, machines, and management and thereby to hold jobs, move into new ones, and change careers. Reviews the literature on the general education needs of students in high technology programs and models for…

Discusses difficulties faced by handicapped school leavers and the limitations of existing research related to the transition of handicapped students from special education to adult life. Suggests future research directions and priorities. Focuses on the need for more research on provision, greater awareness of research issues, and improved…

Suggests ways in which career education can be incorporated into Spanish language courses. These include: (1) instilling proper attitudes towards work; (2) improving speaking, reading, and writing skills; (3) infusing career vocabulary; (4) using career texts; (5) keeping a bulletin board; (5) organizing a Career Day; and (6) arranging for…

Examines a recent trend in American businesses--workplace democracy--and what it means for education, with specific suggestions for classroom methodology. Discusses democracy in American businesses, education's role in preparing future business employees, and suggestions for business educators. (CT)

Suggests that proposal writing can benefit technical writing students by enhancing skills in using persuasion devices with technology. Presents three rhetorical structural steps (beginning, middle, and end) that reinforce a proposal writing exercise suitable for both university and business applications. (HTH)

Suggests that to learn the effective facets of style in technical writing, students should read Walter Miller's "What Can the Technical Writer of the Past Teach the Technical Writer of Today?" in which the styles of 12 outstanding technical writers are analyzed, and examples of the various stylistic techniques of each writer are cited.…

The American higher education establishment has combined an economic theory of human nature with a unique system for financing itself. Salaries, new classrooms, libraries, etc., are paid for with tax money; buildings, equipment, maintenance, and management of dormitories, dining halls, etc., are paid by student fees. (MLW)

Illustrates using student shared nonacademic experience in preparing group proposals by using an adaptation of the eight-stage process in "The Winning Proposal: How to Write It" by Holtz and Schmidt. (EL)

Shows how it is possible to explore the changing role of women by working within the framework of the typically basics-oriented English classroom. (EL)