A speech on the main purpose of the university, particularly with respect to its relation to the working class, is presented. It is pointed out that this purpose should be to serve the community in the true sense of the word. In Africa, today, there is a race between education and economic and social catastrophe. The training function of…

The conduct of a workshop in Adult Basic Education Curriculum Development is discussed. The major objectives of the workshop were: (1) To develop an understanding of what a curriculum is and the processes of curriculum development; (2) To assist persons to develop skills in preparation of curricula in adult basic education; and (3) To develop…

A 2-WEEK, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WAS HELD MAY 31-JUNE 10, 1966, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOR SELECTED FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EDUCATORS WHO HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURES OF THIS SEMINAR WERE ESENTIALLY THE SAME AS THOSE USED AT THE VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP…

A 2-WEEK, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WAS HELD JULY 11-22, 1966, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOR SELECTED FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EDUCATORS WHO HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURES OF THIS SEMINAR WERE ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS THOSE USED AT OTHER VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP…

A 2-WEEK, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WAS HELD JULY 25-AUGUST 5, 1966, AT TAHOE CITY, CALIFORNIA, FOR SELECTED FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EDUCATORS WHO HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE AGENDA AND PROCEDURES OF THIS SEMINAR WERE ESSENTIALLY THE SAME AS THOSE USED AT THE VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP…

The course guide contained in this document was developed to provide industrial arts instructors with some understanding of emotional disturbances and remedial objectives which can be stressed with mainstreamed emotionally disturbed children through industrial arts activities. Major discussion centers on (1) laws, legislation, and regulations…

This course, the second one to be published in what is expected to be a series of instructor's guides in the Single-Tool Skills Program, is expected to help meet the need for trained operators in metalworking and is designed for use in the adult education programs of school districts, in Manpower Development and Training Programs, and in secondary…

This is number 11 in a series of resource manuals consisting of 11 sequenced curriculum guides developed by the Demonstration and Research Center for Early Education (DARCEE) for use in early childhood education programs. Emphasis is placed on the development of sensory, abstracting and mediating, and response skills. The projected order of the…

Developed in response to the need for training and materials related to emergency vehicle operations, this guide is designed to aid in the implementation of recruit, inservice, or specialized training for an emergency vehicle operator. Following the introduction, an overall discussion of material to be covered in the classroom is provided. After…

Career guidance techniques in this package focus on the competency area of parental involvement. The package is one of eight, each covering one of the following career guidance competencies that were identified and validated as needed by teachers to assist in the career development of their students: Valuing, decisionmaking, lifestyle, community…

Career guidance techniques in this package focus on the competency area of occupational information. The package is one of eight, each covering one of the following career guidance competencies that were identified and validated as needed by teachers to assist in the career development of their students: Valuing, decisionmaking, lifestyle,…

Career guidance techniques in this package focus on the competency area of lifestyle. The package is one of eight, each covering one of the following career guidance competencies that were identified and validated as needed by teachers to assist in the career development of their students: Valuing, decisionmaking, lifestyle, community resources,…

Notes that poor readers often equate reading difficulty with failure and exhibit stress reactions, and suggests that teachers take these feelings into account to help with remediation. (JC)

The creative writing of English poetry by English as a second language college students helps them to: overcome initial psychological inhibitions to language learning; stimulate interest and involvement in study; develop a means of self-expression; and prepare for study in other areas. (Author/CB)

Argues that the failure of modern courses to achieve their declared goals in relation to children's understanding of science has two causes, namely teachers views about the nature of science, and a degree of confusion in the philosophical stance implicit in many science curricula. Presents a philosophical model for curricula. (CW)