Provisions, counterproposals, and contract language pertinent to higher education contract provisions for faculty collective bargaining agreements are examined. The guide is designed to present alternative options available. The major topics that are covered are as follows: contract management and legal provisions, governance structure and…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BRIEF SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION OF THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC IS TO HELP ESTABLISH AN ADULT EDUCATION POLICY FOR FUTURE COLLEGES OF GENERAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE PROVISION FOR ADULTS AT THE FIRST STAGE OF ORGANIZATION RATHER THAN ADDING IT LATER AS EXTENSION ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE LAID…

VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 5 AND 6 ARE THE SUBJECT OF THIS TEACHING GUIDE. FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAN BE ACHIEVED IN THE AREAS OF--(1) SOCIAL LIVING, (2) WORK EXPERIENCES, (3) HEALTH EDUCATION, AND (4) OUTDOOR EDUCATION, AND AS AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM INVOLVING STUDIES OF…

BASED UPON 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROJECT ON THE GUIDANCE AND MOTIVATION OF SUPERIOR AND TALENTED STUDENTS (STS PROJECT), THIS PUBLICATION PRESENTS MATERIAL IN TWO SECTIONS--(1) PRACTICES AND EMERGING PRINCIPLES AND (2) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. ASSUMPTIONS, PROCEDURES TO BE USED, AND RESULTANT PRINCIPLES ARE…

THIS DOCUMENT DESCRIBES A RESEARCH STUDY IN WHICH THE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR OF EQUAL NUMBERS OF TEACHER-APPROVED AND TEACHER-DISAPPROVED YOUNGSTERS WAS ANALYZED IN RELATION TO FAMILY BACKGROUNDS. THE STUDENTS WERE FURTHER DIVIDED EVENLY INTO RURAL AND URBAN GROUPS AND END OF YEAR THIRD-, SIXTH-, AND NINTH-GRADE STUDENTS. A SECOND LIST WAS GENERATED 2…

CURRICULUM MATERIAL FOR EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN IS OUTLINED. THREE BROAD AREAS OF INSTRUCTION ARE--(1) SOCIAL SKILLS, INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING (WITH EXAMPLES OF FORMS FOR RECORD KEEPING), FAMILY LIVING, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP, (2) ARITHMETIC SKILLS, AND (3) LANGUAGE SKILLS. MATERIAL IN EACH AREA IS DEVELOPED FOR PRESENTATION…

This three-part curriculum for entrepreneurship education is primarily for postsecondary level, including four-year colleges and adult education, but it can be adapted for special groups of vocational teacher education. The emphasis of the eight instructional units in Part III is operating a business. Unit G focuses on community relations. It…

This guidebook was designed to assist sex equity coordinators in the Los Angeles Community College District in promoting the recruitment, retention, and placement of students in vocational programs that are non-traditional for their sex. The guidebook's first ten chapters present: (1) outlines of relevant legislation and legal guidelines for…

Because the many distinct native languages and cultural variations of Native Americans create special educational needs for their children, it is important to encourage the active involvement of Indian parents and tribal leaders in planning and implementing Indian education programs. This report provides specific recommendations and practical…

Seven papers on experimental research topics in education, written by educators of various nationalities, are compiled in this volume. The first paper, written in French with an English summary, explores the ability of the teacher to exercise an indirect influence over student behavior and the systematic training of certain teacher behaviors to…

The meetings of the American Indian Policy Review Commission on January 6, 1977, were concerned with the markup of the first draft of the final report, the status of the Commission extension, training, distribution of task force reports, and transition coordination. The session on February 4 opened with the announcement that the Senate had passed…

These meetings of the American Indian Policy Review Commission were concerned with the markup of various sections of the final report, some sections having to do with Indian law, Indian history, Indian education, Alaska Natives, and funding of Indian programs. On February 25, there was a discussion of education recommendations including one on the…

Summarizing the most comprehensive review of Indian policies and programs in the history of the United States, the final report of the American Indian Policy Review Commission (AIPRC) is a product of Indian effort and participation. Volume Two contains five appendices and an index. Appendix A includes information on: the legal mandate (Public Law…

Persons responsible for ethical education policy formation in the United States must consider two factors: (1) variations in ethical awareness of a pluralistic society; and (2) the current status of ethical education in the public schools. Recent Gallup Polls indicate public demand for ethical education in the schools, although there is no…

Focusing on the views and opinions of Iowa's young adults on the status of their career education, this report synthesizes the results of a one-day public hearing (working conference) in which eighty-seven high school, community college, and university students from across the state were asked to write their observations and recommendations to the…