Vocational-technical teacher education specialized programs (to develop technical expertise) as well as generalized leadership programs (for broad responsibilities) are viewed in light of population changes, technology, and manpower needs through the years. The author concludes that programs need to permit a proper balance of both types of…

Discusses the scope of physiology and activities undertaken by physiologists. Indicates that a better understanding of the basic actions of cells and organs is the objective of physiological research. (CC)

Whimsical impressions of the annual convention of the Canadian Council of Teachers of English (Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 1970); appeared originally in Skylark," official publication of the Saskatchewan English Teachers Association. (Editor/RD)

Factors still impeding work in area of education for marriage are cultural differences, research quality, unfounded assumptions, curriculum development evaluation criteria. (Author/CJ)

Points out the need for educational programs targeted to young adults and existing and potential owners of small businesses. Recommends that, before beginning such a program, educators work with business leaders to determine community needs and the interest in program topics and scheduling alternatives. (JOW)

The development of headmaster (principal) training in Belgium and the role of the University of Antwerp in program development is reported. The need for secondary school administrator training is discussed, as well as the strategy that evolved to meet this need. Despite favorable evaluation, questions remain regarding headmaster alienation.…

Overviews UNESCO's 36 years of experience. Describes how the United States interacts with UNESCO. Discusses program planning, the education program for 1981-1983, UNESCO's working methods (the regular budget supports state-of-the-art studies, international conferences and training sessions, and on-site specialized assistance), and the regional…

Describes the program of the University of South Carolina's college of general studies development center, which was created in order to improve student reading skills. (FL)

Issues of concern to the reform of preparation programs for kindergarten through twelfth grade educational administrators involve the questions of program control, program substance, and incentives for reform. Control of school administrator preparation lies within state licensing procedures. Substance focuses on subject matter to be taught.…

The author chronicles changes in the content of secondary home economics programs during the last 25 years. This includes legislation that affected program content, reports of national surveys, analyses of curriculum guides, and a discussion of program components. (CT)

Results of the PROBE Institutional President Survey indicate that inflation, financial concerns, and changes in enrollment are the most important issues facing administrators today. (WD)

Poses questions--and some answers--essential to the development and expansion of technical communication offerings beyond the basic course in technical writing. (RL)