A copy of the International Recreation Association's Charter for Leisure. (AN)

A paper presented at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (59th, Washington, D.C., November 29, 1969). (Editor/RD)

Article focused on the desirability of an organization's developing a rationale for applying technology to instruction and the recognition of the need for the learner to develop a rationale for the use of technology in self-determined learning projects. (Author/RK)

To accept accountability, the author says, educators must know the dangers involved in misapplication of the concept. They must also know how to reduce these dangers by becoming involved in the pre-planning, implementing, evaluating, and follow-up stages. (Editor)

Proposes that in comparing time-limited and time-unlimited treatments, it is important to operationally define each to stimulate the desired expectancies in each condition. Discusses the article by Kelly and Stone (1982). Delineates some important parameters of time manipulations. (Author)

Evaluates definitions of sexual harassment adopted by undergraduate institutions for use in grievance procedures and policy statements and analyzes their purpose, range, and effect. Explores ways of improving these definitions and suggests that a definition must be flexible and should reflect the victim's perspective. (Author/MJL)

Contends that the traditional division of communication study into interpersonal, group and public, and mass communication is inadequate because it ignores the pervasiveness of media. Proposes that media be incorporated in definitions of communication. Examines the category of "mediated interpersonal communication" and suggests it be placed in an…

Defines the term "independent" and discusses factors affecting independent productions, such as finance, production, distribution, and audiences. (PD)

Literature is reviewed indicating that programs serving handicapped and nonhandicapped preschool children have been labeled inconsistently, with few attempts to identify specific variables which discriminate program types. Suggested are the terms "integrated special education" (with a high proportion of handicapped) and "mainstreamed" (with a low…

Introduces the basic terminology and capabilities of computers, describes software for children, provides guidelines for choosing hardware, briefly characterizes computer languages, and discusses the use of computers in early childhood education. (RH)

Predictions by William C. Rhodes about the future of caregiving and treatment for children with deviant behavior are considered in terms of a redefinition of deviance (which the author says is not occurring); bureaucracy and authority (which have become more powerful, the author suggests); and emergence of self help groups. (CL)

Focusing on general education literature published in the last five years, summarizes current concerns. Focuses on definitions of general education, its content and outcomes, and new curricular developments. (DMM)

Briefly discusses the nature of networks and outlines the functions and services performed by networks within the educational community. Specific emphasis is placed on the importance of networks to libraries and other organizations which are providers of educational information. A seven-item bibliography is included. (JL)

The author discusses the concepts of community most appropriate to adult education, integrating various theoretical perspectives. He presents a conceptual typology of three dimensions of community practice: adult education for the community, adult education in the community, and adult education of the community. (Author/SK)