The U.S. Commissioner of Education describes the National Institute of Education, a national center for educational research. (LR)

In this article two factors of student discontent, along with partial solutions, are brought to our attention. (Editor)

The critical examination to which research and development activities and agencies are being subjected is taken as a point of departure for reviewing historical developments and persistent problems in both approaches and institutions. (Author)

Here are excerpts from the Fifth A. D. Shroff Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr. Deshmukh under the auspices of the Forum of Free Enterprise on October 27, 1970. (Editor)

An analysis of the literature dealing with the question of whether it is more effective to practice a given learning task as a whole, or to practice various component parts of the task separately...." (Author/AK)

The first of a two-part paper by Unesco's Director of the Division of Educational Methods, Materials and Techniques. This part is an indictment of current methods being used in education and a look at the need for technological innovations in education. (AA)

Suggests some lines of action towards change and improvement in vocational training for the 1970's. (Editor)

This study concluded that certain limitations continue to exist in vocational education research and development efforts, particularly those activities which are related to demonstration projects. Some of these limitations include (1) lack of adequate research design or evaluation methodology, (2) weaknesses in survey tehniques, and (3) weakness…

Summarizes recent developments with reference to gifted education in the nation, outlines some of the current concerns in the field, and concludes with some implications for career education for the gifted and talented. (Author)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)