The technical objective of this research was to develop a computer method for arranging a number of individual task patterns, representing job incumbents in a given occupational area, into groups or clusters. This advanced computerized technique for clustering work tasks produces homogeneous clusters of task patterns using an input of tasks…

Peace Corps language training in Spanish at the University of New Mexico is described. Such training features as class size, instructional levels, instructional method, drill, grammar presentation, classroom and laboratory work, review, testing, supplementary materials, use of native informants, teacher characteristics, and practice at mealtime…

In this annotated bibliography of acquisitions during 1968 appear 265 Extension studies on administrative organization and management; training and staff development; mobilizing participation in Extension work; local leadership; program content and planning procedures; general effectiveness and progress in Extension; teaching methods, techniques,…

The major objectives of the Education for Senior Adults Leadership Development Institute were: (1) to give a deeper understanding of the characteristics of senior adults; (2) to give a sense of the richness and variety of activities that could be built into a program for the aging; (3) to provide help in problems of organizing and administering…

Thirteen papers have been collected in this book to indicate professional concern about English instruction at all levels and to articulate the role of the teacher, teacher educator, academician, and federal government in changing current English teaching practices. Topics of articles are (1) the intellectual, civic, and ethical responsibilities…

To determine the duties of English supervisors and the effect of certain organizational factors upon them, a questionnaire was sent to 702 English language arts supervisors in 50 states. Replies were received from 354. An interpretation of the data provided a profile of the average English supervisor, a description of his position and its…

Using role playing and critique methodology, this research study investigated effects on learning caused by self-confrontation via video tape replay compared with audio tape replay. Twenty-five experienced industrial salesmen were taught listening skills, the use of open-ended and reflective questions, and related techniques; and each role played…

The first section of this report describes the follow-up program designed to determine any improvements in the teaching of English language and composition achieved by participants of the NDEA Institute at State University College Cortland, N. Y., 1968. It covers (1) the background and planning of the program, (2) school visitations of the summer…

This report describes a Summer Integration Institute conducted by the Evanston, Illinois Board of Education to prepare teachers and administrators for school integration. The focus of the 1967 session was understanding factors of quality integrated education, and in 1968 understanding crucial issues in integration. The participants of these…

Research investigated the relative contributions of team competition and peer group practice sessions to the effectiveness of a classroom instructional technique known as Teams-Games-Tournament. Eight mathematics classes with 240 seventh grade students participated in a ten-week field experiment. A 2x2 design was employed. The factors were (1)…

The contents of this compendium of reports on projects attempting to promote increased citizen participation in urban education are organized in three sections. Section 1, Citizen Participation, includes the following reports: "Ways of Establishing and Funding Community Learning Centers," settings strategically located within the…

A comprehensive and useful guide for students, counselors, and parents, the book provides an overview for the college bound student interested in a professional career, one which might require considerable training beyond the high school level and which emphasizes service to others. Over 80 professional careers are described; the requirements,…

Australian civil engineers were surveyed for a study intended to establish a model for development based on a list of the basic stock of knowledge and techniques that need to be mastered by the graduate civil engineer. Following a brief introduction and summary, chapters 3-7 review the survey objectives, civil engineering definitions and…

The literature review represents an initial segment of a study providing a comprehensive analysis of available data to determine the impact of institutional training on women. The literature review concerned secondary data sources such as national labor force statistics and government data relating to women as enrollees in manpower programs.…

This book presents the process of community education and shows how it can be used to meet real educational needs in any community--urban, rural, small town, or large town. The concept, as defined and explained in this volume, asserts that community education "dares to attempt to achieve a reasonable balance and effective use of all the…