This seventh edition of "Key Data on Education in Europe" retains its main special feature which is the combination of statistical data and qualitative information to describe the organisation and functioning of education systems in Europe. The present 2009 edition maintains the subject-based structure defined by the previous one but…

This report presents the results of laboratory tests and field reports on seven projectors, including two slot loading, four automatic threading, and one manually threading that has a simple automatic threading attachment. (Author)

Based on instructional experiences at Charles County Community College, Maryland, this report examines the pedagogical advantage of teaching atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy with an AA spectrophotometer that is equipped with a microprocessor and video output mechanism. The report first discusses the growing importance of AA spectroscopy in…

A TRAINING ABSTRACTS SERVICE HAS BEEN INTRODUCED BY THE BRITISH MINISTRY OF LABOUR TO REDUCE TO MANAGEABLE PROPORTIONS THE RELEVANT PUBLISHED MATERIAL ON TECHNIQUES, METHODS, NEW EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS PERTINENT TO INDUSTRIAL TRAINING. THE SERVICE PROVIDES WIDE COVERAGE OF BRITISH SOURCES AND SOME OTHER ENGLISH LANGUAGE MATERIAL, BUT NO…

A SERIES OF BRIEF DISCUSSIONS ARE GIVEN OF LANGUAGE LABORATORIES WITH RESPECT TO--(1) HOW STUDENTS USE THE FACILITIES, (2) COMPONENTS, (3) GROUP USE AND INDIVIDUAL STUDY, (4) SCHEDULING IN A CURRICULUM, (5) LOCATION IN THE SCHOOL, (6) DESIGN OF THE FACILITIES, (7) RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, AND (8) FUTURE PROJECTION. (JT)

OVER 100 STATE AND NATIONAL LEADERS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MET TO CONSIDER THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS FOR PREPARING AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIANS. MAJOR SPEECHES ARE PRESENTED -- "THE PROBLEM - THE SETTING - THE PLANS FOR PREPARING…

ALTHOUGH BLOCKS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT IN A SCHOOLROOM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, INADEQUATE EMPHASIS HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE EDUCATIVE VALUES THEY PROVIDE. THEY ARE ADAPTABLE MATERIALS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH ACCORDING TO INDIVIDUAL RATES OF DEVELOPMENT. THEIR USE ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION, RESPONSIBILITY…

This guide to programed learning materials provides teachers and industrial training personnel with information capable of immediate update by means of electronic data processing. Published twice each year, the Guide consists of four parts: appendices (methods of reporting the effectiveness of programed materials, bibliographies, periodicals,…

The Center for the Study of Social Organizations at Johns Hopkins University has developed suggestions for evaluating, preparing, introducing, playing, discussing, and modifying simulation games for classroom use. The teacher must first evaluate the game materials and the simulation model in the light of the abilities and interests of his…

Describes the use of video display terminals (VDT) to improve journalistic writing skills. (RB)

Briefly considers an educational trend, "the concern for the student as an individual", and then looks at equipment on the market that is particularly suitable for accomodating the individual. (Author/RK)

Describes a device for converting LED digital displays to large-scale displays. (SL)

Reviews use of the celestrial sphere and planisphere to teach variations in the observed motions of the sun and stars. (SL)

Describes a procedure for modifying an interferometer which compensates for distortions when making interferograms. (SL)