To identify factors that caused the majority of students at Los Angeles City College to prefer the traditional lecture-discussion approach to the media approach, questionnaires were administered to students in three courses--three media and two traditional. Over 200 usable questionnaires were returned. Because of scheduling variations and other…

The purpose of this project was to explore and more carefully design studies of adjective-related structures and processes as they emerge during development in children between the ages of 4 to 8, since the salient characteristics in speech at this age tend to compare and contrast objects encountered in their environments. A group of 40 black and…

The information in this report reveals that an estimated 118,000 teachers participated in strike action and that an estimated 911,000 man-days of instruction were involved in work stoppages that varied in duration from one-half day to 23 days. Tables provide data on (1) man-days involved; (2) strikes and work stoppages by organization, month, and…

The information in this report reveals that an estimated 89,651 teachers participated in strike action and that an estimated 717,217 man-days of instruction were involved in work stoppages that varied in duration from one day to 12 weeks. Tables provide data on (1) man-days involved; (2) strikes and work stoppages by organization, month, and…

This document presents data related to the higher education institutions in the New England States that are authorized to award academic degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, doctoral or professional level. Pertinent information given is concerned with: student body composition; accreditation; level of offering and type of program; summer…

This document presents statistical data on the status of women in full-time teaching positions in 164 college and university art departments. This status can best be summarized by the relationship, "the higher, the fewer." The percentage of women at various faculty ranks decreases steadily from instructor to full professor. Necessarily, the…

Presented in the paper are U.S. Office of Education data relevant to the kinds and numbers of handicapped youths (ages 5 to 19 years), and the corresponding special education teachers needed. Also considered are psychological and educational evaluations in the areas of achievement; aptitude; intelligence; interest, preference, and value;…

Reported were estimates of the uncorrected binocular visual acuity levels of distance and near for children aged 6 to 11 years in the noninstitutional population of the United States in relation to their demographic and socioeconomic background. A sample of 7,119 children participated in the Health Examination Survey program of 1963-65. Findings…

The idea of the transit of academic materials among Ontario's fourteen provincially-supported universities was conceived of and then operated since 1967 by the Ontario Council of University Libraries. Contained herein are the four annual reports of the Interuniversity Transit System (IUTS) when it was a part of York University. The system is to…

The information sources suggested in this guide are intended only to describe the kinds of material which are available. It is hoped the guide will serve as a reminder of certain approaches to the information sources discussed which will increase their usefulness to researchers. (NH)

This monograph includes the initial description of a research and evaluation program that is being conducted in conjunction with a large curriculum and instructional development program involving a number of predominantly black colleges and universities. The program is the Thirteen-College Curriculum Program, which is designed to deal with the…

This paper reports on an evaluation conducted at Oregon State University in 1971 and 1972 for an introductory college course in environmental studies, "Man and the Environment." The course used integrated content and was team-taught by an inter-disciplinary team using several innovative approaches. Subjects were administered an Environmental…

A profile of Nepal is sketched in this paper. Emphasis is placed on the nature, scope, and accomplishments of population activities in the country. Topics and sub-topics include: location and description of the country; population--size, growth patterns, age/sex structure, geographical distribution, topographical obstacles, ethnic and religious…

In 1976 the annual growth rate of interlibrary loans and network referrals within the Northeastern Ohio Library Association (NOLA) increased by 14%. In addition $18,000 from project grants has allowed NOLA to add 1,196 volumes to local collections. The annual report cites statistics and includes local library reports to demonstrate the growth of…

The directory of Oregon libraries provides an alphabetical listing of public, academic, and special libraries with addresses, telephone numbers, and names of head librarians. Included are public library statistics, a comparison of taxable property values, and communities served by Oregon libraries. Names of Oregon librarians, trustees of public…