Although the growing importance of postsecondary vocational education in our society has been receiving widespread attention, these programs aim at specialized training with specific terminal goals; they resolve only part of human problems. Psychological, sociological, political, and moral needs remain untouched. Since there is more to man's life…

The primary purposes of this study were: (1) to establish, through a detailed examination of the professional literature, a set of criteria for those practices considered to be desirable to the operation of an administrative internship; (2) to collect data through a case study of the 1963-64 NASSP administrative internship; and (3) to examine…

This study investigated the feasibility of applying economic demand analysis (especially elasticity of demand) in marketing George Washington University off-campus degree programs. In the case under study, a supplemental budget request had to be submitted to meet expenses incurred by an unforeseen increase in demand for graduate and undergraduate…

This study sought to outline the general consensus of sociologists, educators, planners, administrators, and social reformers in India as to the nature of adult literacy; to examine drawbacks (if any) in their concepts; and to analyze and harmonize different viewpoints on functional literacy. Differing concepts in the field at large were traced…

Senate Resolution 165, 90th Congress, authorized an investigation into the education of Indian children. Subsequent resolutions extended the investigation, the results of which are synthesized in this report. Historical discussion of national policy toward the American Indian, the effects of Federal legislation, and the failures of Federal schools…

Concentrating on theory and practice on sensitivity training groups (T groups) in human relations training laboratories, this study investigates aspects of the process whereby participants are said to learn cooperatively about their group and about themselves as members. As evidenced by training "dilemmas" noted in the literature, relevant T group…

This study evaluated the reported airline pilot shortage in relation to certified air carriers; recruitment needs for qualified applicants; training requirements as recommended by air carriers, airline captains, and flight officers; and airline pilot supply and demand during 1968-79. A literature review on foreign and domestic pilot shortages was…

Many elementary classroom teachers must overcome the following problems in order to teach science effectively: (1) a lack of background in scientific concepts and general information; (2) a scarcity of science equipment and supplies on hand or insufficient funds to purchase them; (3) little basic knowledge of the skills, processes and attitudes…

This study noted areas of concern in adult education; assessed the level of morale of adult educators who hold the doctorate degree; and discerned whether adult educators perceive themselves to be opinion leaders. The data were collected from a random sample of adult educators who hold doctorates and are residents of the United States. Findings…

The document is a response by the New Mexico State Department of Education to "allegations, accusations and implications" of misuse of Federal funds intended for American Indian children. The allegations resulted from an investigation--supported by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund with the cooperation of the Center for Laws and…

Utilizing scientific processes to build a comprehensive background in the area of air, weather, and man's use and misuse of his environment is the goal of this student text. Basic information introduces each of the 22 chapters, followed by classroom or laboratory experiments when appropriate, review questions, and ideas for further investigations…

This report is one of a series of five describing a 16-month study of the nature and extent of the private police industry in the United States, its problems, its present regulation, and how the law impinges on it. A general discussion of the sources of legal limitations upon private police activities and personnel and sources of legal powers is…

In this unit students study populations by observing some of the activities that go on in one particular population. Specifically, yeast plants are examined and some of the effects which various environmental factors have on yeast plant populations are investigated. A population curve is developed showing how easily it is affected by the…

The exploration mode of content presentation is discussed. (MP)

Generating functions for the columns in Pascal's triangle are constructed through algebraic and geometric interpretations. (JT)