A statistical abstract covering the breadth of higher education in the state of North Carolina is presented. Extensive data on current enrollment, enrollment trends, undergraduate transfers, degrees conferred, faculty, library resources, costs to students, admissions, student financial aid, and student housing are provided. The data, collected and…

This manual outlines goals, and provides reading material, problem situations and suggested class activities for use in teacher education workshops concerned with overcoming sex role stereotyping in education. Materials for the first workshop session cover the general topic of sex-role stereotyping and its definition in terms of the traits,…

One of the most dramatic developments of the new educational programs is the increase in the construction of area vocational schools in the past two and a half years from a total of 405 to 975. The anticipated enrollments by 1975 will almost triple the present enrollments, and to accommodate them there is a need for 1,885 vocational area schools.…

Four hundred and six books, articles, and instructional realia published between 1945 and 1968 are listed in this bibliography for teachers and students of Spanish-speaking and bilingual students. While emphasis is placed on English as a second language textual materials for all levels of education from primary to adult, lists of materials such as…

A number of aspects of the relationships between characteristics of architectural space and science teaching methods in secondary schools were investigated using teacher questionnaire response and interviews for comparative facilities. Significant factors include--(1) the provision of classroom-laboratories, (2) proximity of the library, (3) size…

An institutional self-study, the purpose of which is to improve the educational effectiveness of the institution, should include an examination of the past and present in r sources, faculty, students, and programs in terms of stated purposes and objectives. Prior to launching a self-study, the institution should obtain approval for the study from…

A Title I/ESEA project designed and conducted to meet the needs of educationally deprived children (K-12) in Wichita, Kansas, is described and evaluated. The major focus of the project was on improvements in reading, but additional objectives included improving the children's verbal functions, self-image, attitude toward school and education,…

The chief components of Swedish formal adult education are (1) independent lectures, which stress popularization of public affairs and of selected aspects of culture, science, and technology; (2) the folk high schools, whose object is to impart to young adults a general and civic education; (3) special schools operated by the popular movements;…

A number of aspects of the relationships between characteristics of architectural space and science teaching methods in secondary schools were investigated using teacher questionnaire response and interviews for comparative facilities. Significant factors include--(1) the provision of classroom-laboratories, (2) proximity of the library, (3) size…

In this document an attempt is made to present an introduction to adult education in Canada. The first section surveys the historical background, attempts to show what have been the objectives of this field, and tries to assess its present position. Section II, which focuses on the relationship among the Canadian Association for Adult Education,…

Prepared to acquaint the York College community with the American Indian, this bibliography lists 996 books and articles published between 1672 and 1974 which are located in the college's library. The bibliography's scope includes titles giving both a retrospective and a contemporary view of the American Indian. Subjects covered are: arts and…

An outline is provided for study of the collection, storage, and retrieval of all kinds of print and nonprint information. Coverage includes descriptions of types of primary materials, print and nonprint information, bibliographic description and cataloging; indexes and abstracts; bibliographies; reference works; retrieval methods; reprography;…

A study guide is presented for a course designed for the continuing education of professional librarians at the level of middle or upper management who find that they need understanding about human resources in the library system beyond that acquired on the job or in previous library education. The course has four units: (1) Management: A Systems…

A practical guide to preparing an undergraduate research paper in African history is provided. Since the common problems of choosing a topic and locating needed resources often require more time than is necessary, suggestions which increase efficency in these stages are emphasized. A short annotated list of African history textbooks with clear…

This annotated bibliography lists 100 selected educational materials from Pakistan covering the period October through September 1974. The materials are drawn from a variety of Pakistani journals, newspapers, and government publications. The entries are organized into 21 categories: Administration, Organization, and Financing of Education;…