A synthesis of the literature on the social organization of schools and the interaction comprising the social process of education, this paper concludes with a suggested research agenda oriented toward the development of a real theory of the school as a social environment of learning. (Author/JB)

Author defines accountability, its use in the educational system, and offers a set of questions to check on its effectiveness. (RK)

Describes the Open University of the United Kingdom, established by Royal Charter to serve adult students. (Author/RK)

Article attempts to describe a program which seeks to foster the development of persons who can respond constructively, responsibly, imaginatively and humanely to life's vicissitudes. (Author/RK)

Article is based on two main theses: One, qualitative improvements in education will not come about as a result of rhetoric or superficial proposals for solution made by the so-called new breed'' of educator, but rather as a result of a deeper understanding of the teaching-learning process, and the development and use of new and better principles…

The hypothesis that knowledge about nations is acquired selectively to validate the evaluative learning that has occurred is tested. Preferences for 10 foreign nations were assessed in 60 English children, and information about one nation (Germany) was elicited. Results of the findings extend and support the hypothesis. (SM)

Examines recent studies that indicate that schools should not restrict themselves to goals that maximize the kind of intelligence IQ tests measure. Suggests that alternatives in education could possibly identify and nurture some of those skills and talents that have more influence on adult success than does IQ. (Author/DN)

Discusses the attributes of the behavior system and a model that suggests the feasibility of the development of a new and required analytic capability for systems of human behavior. (Author/RK)

Author looks at behavioral objectives in terms of how well they solve classic educational probelms. There are problems of individual differences, problems of failure, problems of content and process, problems of goals, and problems of human beings in institutional settings. (Author/CB)

Article discusses selected observations on behaviorally oriented approaches to counseling, defines behavioral counseling, and examines current techniques. (Author/RK)

Research supported by a grant from the U.S. Office of Education to the Harvard Project Zero. (DS)

Research supported in part by funds from the Department of Special Education, University of Minnesota, and the U.S. Office of Education. (DS)

Attempts to point out some problem areas in traditional modes of instruction and presents an alternative approach to education. (Author)

Questions that come before the relevant material seem to affect attention only, and questions that come after the relevant material seem to affect retention or rehearsal only. (Author)