This guide contains lists of publishers of various kinds of instructional materials, textbooks and printed materials; audiovisual instructional materials; atlases, globes, maps, and accessories; tests, testing aids and services; and educational equipment and supplies. Each of these types is listed in a separate section, and each section is…

The Compulearn system was developed for use in general education, special training, and business and industry to provide individualized instruction for all age groups in a wide range of career areas and occupational fields. The system apparatus consists of a battery-operated "console" box with two plugs, one for questions and one for…

This final report is based on a 3-year study pertaining to financial support for vocational education. Chapter 1 summarizes findings and recommendations of the last year of study, including specific suggestions for administering federal and state grants-on-aid for vocational education, and Chapter 2 incorporates information about the cost of…

Preschool equipment designed for use in rooms and facilities that are also used for other purposes is described and specifications given. The equipment is portable, inexpensive to make, provides its own storage, adds color to the room, and is durable. Detailed plans and pictures are given for an easel, water table, work bench, appliances in a…

Exemplifying vocational education expansion in Pennsylvania is the Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical school. Advisory committees made up of individuals in occupational areas help in the planning of realistic educational programs, facilities, and equipment needs. Committee organization (general advisory and occupation advisory) and…

The author describes the planning and equipping of a new machine shop facility at the East Los Angeles Occupational Center. Lists of machine shop and classroom equipment, a floor plan of the facility, and some new shop curriculum approaches are included. (MF)

Presents first impressions of attitudes toward education and education facilities in China. Compares Chinese education to rural or small town education in the U. S. Describes the positive attitudes of Chinese students and the helpful involvement of parents and grandparents. (SKW)

Information to help art teachers set up a computer art station in their classroom is provided. Discussed are computer systems, input and output devices, and software. (RM)

Developed by the military, the interactive videodisc system has enormous potential in public education, as this article explains. It includes a list of resources for information on videodiscs. (JW)

Findings of a survey of all preschool institutions in Britain circa 1975 are discussed with respect to (1) geographical distribution; (2) attendance; (3) characteristics of attending children; (4) center characteristics; (5) parental involvement; and (6) outside professional support. Appended materials discuss issues of classifying the various…

This article explains how teachers can develop their own interactive video programs. Suggestions for choosing equipment and developing lessons are given, and the development of a local history lesson using the interactive video form is described in detail. (PP)

Instructor's Computer-Using Teachers Board members give practical tips on how to get a classroom ready for a new computer, introduce students to the machine, and help them learn about programing and computer literacy. Safety, scheduling, and supervision requirements are noted. (PP)