In the name of "literacy," general education is replaced by ciphering, deciphering, and work skills. The outcome of this is the enormous emphasis on transition. (HOD)

Presented is an outline containing a series of practical suggestions that will, hopefully, help concerned teachers develop role-playing and decision-making exercises leading to the growth of cognitive skills or a new commitment to Christian values and Christ's church. (Author/KC)

In light of computer technology, the future direction of the teaching profession should be to place humanistic values above the machine. The issues raised by use of microcomputers will move beyond social, political, and economic concerns to the purposes, processes, and problems of education. (JN)

From his 20 years experience in modeling a comprehensive school according to genuinely comprehensive principles, the author gives a considered statement of his objectives and experiences. (This article is part of a theme issue on comprehensive education in Britain.) (Editor/SJL)

A new role must be defined for the philosophy of education if it is to work through the problems of the knowledge explosion. Current trends of research in philosophy of education consist of applications of analytic philosophy to the traditional ideas and principles of education. (JN)

The Individualized Instruction Resource Program (IIRP) is a special program for underachieving freshmen and sophomores at Gordon Technical High School in Chicago. In operation since 1969, IIRP uses a coordinated curriculum, unique scheduling, and a practical, often individual approach, which has consistently increased the self-images of its…

The author argues that American art education has long been misled by its reliance on Lowenfeld's theory that creativity is the ultimate good and that children are innately creative. She proposes a more structured and technical approach to art education, based on developmental research with children and art. (SJL)

The author draws an analogy between today's school system and an assembly line, deploring the notion that all children are taught the same thing at the same time, ending in humiliation, disgrace, and failure for some, and nonchallenging academic activities for others. (KC)

Presented is a comprehensive statement elaborating Principle Seven of the UN's Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Discussed are: aims of education (formal and informal); means of providing education; early childhood education; preparation of personnel (parents, future parents, teachers, social workers, community organizations); books, films,…

This review on education for the artistically gifted considers trends in student identification, curriculum, and program evaluation over the period 1924-1980. (SJL)

Discusses implications of the National Council of Teachers of English statement on the preparation of teachers of English for elementary school teachers, as well as issues significant to teachers which the statement does not address. (HTH)

Reacting to the article by Okun and Pristo in the January issue on the subject of prominent contributors to the field of adult education, the author strongly objects to their use of judgments from college professors only, thereby neglecting a broader base of adult educators, and presents his own list. (MF)

The meaning of foreign education assistance is considered from the viewpoint of the 25 least developed nations. Topics include constraints, relevance, guiding principles, obstacles, and suggestions. (ND)

Many currents of educational thought are pervaded with utopian themes. Often these themes actually influence real policy decisions and the effects of such influences are frequently unfortunate. Expands on the implications of these issues, and proposes alternative principles to govern educational criticism and reconstruction. (Editor/RK)

Attempts to correct misconceptions about the philosophy of community education, reviews its historical base, and discusses five principles basic to an understanding of and a commitment to the community education philosophy. (Author/RK)