The Model communication skills lexicon, developed by the Southwest Regional Laboratory (SWRL) for use in communication skills instruction in kindergarten through sixth grade, consists of three word lists--an entry list, a general list, and a technical list. The Model 3 entry lexicon (Rhode, 1972)--based on a predominately white sample--was…

This paper describes the Diagnostic Reading Clinic program, which is part of the Cleveland School System. The first section is an introduction which focuses on the needs and rationale of the program, the goals and objectives of the program, the historical background of the program, and the questions to be answered by evaluating the effectiveness…

A program to train administrators, faculty, instructional designers, media specialists and computer programers in use of a new PLATO IV computer system for Florida State University is outlined and discussed. Three major areas of competence are identified: selection of appropriate PLATO materials, design of courseware, and production and TUTOR…

The report provides data describing degree, certificate, and diploma programs in adult continuing education or community development in 30 Canadian postsecondary institutions. Through the use of questionnaires, information was gathered on the institutions, programs, courses, staff members, and theses in adult education since 1970. A summary offers…

The Quincy School Complex is a unique community facility. A high level of cooperation has led to the planning of this facility whose operation and ownership is divided among several agencies and groups. The introduction to the report on the school complex provides background material for the program itself, and attempts to define the "why" of the…

Project Man's Environment was organized in 1969 to establish a basis for the development of environmental education in the school curricula. Pilot surveys were conducted by the NEA Research Division and a nationwide survey was conducted of public school programs in environmental, conservation, and outdoor education for systems enrolling 1,000 or…

The main objective of the training research phase of the maintenance management study was to develop and test training methods suitable for highway maintenance supervisors. Supervisors were trained by one of five different methods (lecture, group discussion, programed instruction, programed workshops, audiovisual instruction). The report documents…

This study tested the hypothesis that group interaction skill and useful learning occur in a discussion group which is academically structured. A class procedure involving a cognitive map, member skills and roles, and group etiquette was incorporated into a class ("Education and the Contemporary Scene," Fall Quarter, 1968) at the…

To evaluate programs of vocational agriculture offered in joint vocational schools in Ohio as compared to vocational agriculture programs in local high schools, this study utilized data collected from 30 vocational agriculture teachers, 31 counselors, 448 faculty members, and 546 vocational agriculture students in two joint vocational schools, 10…

For a report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969 Report" by…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

This progesss report on community service and continuing education programs in West Virginia under the Title 1, Higher Education Act of 1965, deals with 28 completed projects, 17 others in progress, and two projects approved but not yet begun. The first section contains a statistical summary on institutional participation, primary problem or…

The addendum to the Denver Public Schools education plan, which was submitted to the Court on January 23, 1974, makes specific recommendations for elements of school activities outlined in the plan. The recommendations pertain to the philosophy; policy; the scope and sequence of poverty, cultural, language, mobility, and perceptual aspects;…