To get the most out of faculty, to reach different students and to prepare people for service in a variety of settings, institutions should offer several programs for each specialization. (Authors)

Over specialization in sixth form courses has caused number of university dropouts to increase from 5 percent to 15 percent between 1961 and 1967. (IR)

A review of current findings on what influence paraprofessionals have on student learning and on teachers. (Editor)

"From the verbal standpoint, music education actually is a leader in the curriculum reform movement. But the implementation of a total music curriculum appears to be lagging. (Author)

Suggests adjustment in college inservice and preservice teacher education curricula to provide areas of specialization in non-production agriculture. (DM)

Carefully researched and documented considerations of turnover, job selection criteria, and salaries point to conclusions about how best to utilize today's college graduates. (Author)

Argues that the generalist's breadth of knowledge is an indispensable quality for leadership. Points out that general international leadership is rare in an era when public opinion is instrumental in forming policy. Discusses four personal role models: Paul Hoffman, Jean Monnet, Hubert Humphrey, and Barbara Ward. (DMM)

Discusses the impact that the "Age of Specialization" has had upon college and public school teachers. Points out that the public tends to respect or deem worthwhile only those forms of work that demonstrate a specialized activity. (FL)

For paralegalism to achieve status as a subprofession, there must be substantial and measurable standards of achievement. The initial step should be specialized certification, and the organized bar must participate in the certification program. Available from: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 10368 W. Centennial Rd., Littleton, CO 80123, $5.00. (MSE)

Graduate medical education is defined as the phase that begins at graduation from medical school and ends after completion of the requirements for one of the specialty certifying boards. A chronology of events in the history of graduate medical education, 1844-1981, is provided. (MLW)

Looks at the tendency to stress specialization rather than breadth in teaching and research in the social sciences. Suggests a pyramidal academic structure that makes a place for the generalist and interdisciplinary instruction that synthesizes the best of the systems, historical, and problem approaches to instruction. (AYC)

Discusses two issues concerning home economics education: (1) the lack of congruence between the way home economics educators define themselves and the way in which they actually perform, and (2) the level of students attracted to home economics and the sequence of their professional education. (CT)

Discusses the advances made by media technology since the 1960s. (HOD)

Explores seven personal and professional competencies that librarians will need for the future, including thinking globally; conquering any fear of technology; communication; professionalism; specialization; competitiveness; and maximizing abilities. (Author/LRW)