Emerging educational needs in the interdependent world of the Information Age are explored. The current global human predicament in the historical context of the evolution of human systems is examined. A description is given of a systems view of the current evolutionary stage and the new educational needs of the Information Age that can be derived…

Describes an investigation of social sensitivity in which 48 female preschoolers viewed eight filmed episodes of interpersonal behavior containing either congruous or incongruous stimulus features. Results are discussed mainly in terms of mental age differences. (SDH)

A discussion of Pakistan's plans for utilizing instructional television, particularly for an adult literacy program. (HB)

Discusses the value of block building in fostering motor and social development and suggests environmental components that will produce a constructive and imaginative use of blocks. (CS)

The article discusses positive changes in public education in Russia since 1970. The importance of an integrated approach in upbringing and education to the communist indoctrination of the younger generation is emphasized. (RM)

Differences between males and females have been documented for a number of behaviors. Among the environmental determinants of the development of behavioral sex differences is differential treatment of girls and boys by their parents and teachers. This paper reviews and comments on the research literature concerning differential socialization of…

This guide is designed to call attention to and make more accessible the collection of materials in the University of Arizona Library on Mexican American history, culture, and social and economic development. It contains current materials although some older works may be included due to their comprehensiveness. Each of the 15 subject…

A diagnostic-prescriptive approach to moral education, based on the work of Piaget and Kohlberg, is presented. The approach is designed to help analyze a child's ability in a special area, compare achievement with some established list of sequenced skills, and plan lessons to help individual students attain the next higher level of accomplishment.…

Research paper supported in part by National Institute of Mental Health Grant No. MH-818, and presented in part at the Eastern Psychological Association Convention, April 1967.