In August, 1967, a conference was held at the University of Oregon to identify, forecast, and discuss the evolving requirements of educational information systems. The general purpose of the conference was stated as follows: if chaos is to be avoided in educational systems by the mid 1970's, intensive research development efforts in the field of…

The primary purpose of this paper was to present the distinction between the actual contributions of Piaget regarding epistemological questions and the manner in which these contributions have been interpreted to provide a basis for current educational curriculum reform. It is the contention of the authors that the Piagetian theory concerning the…

CARE (Computer Assisted Renewal Education) is a mobile computer assisted instruction (CAI) program designed to train educators and inservice teachers in the education and handling of handicapped children. The program, developed by Pennsylvania State University and offering college credit, is carried in an expandable trailer with 16 individual…

The purposes of this study were: to determine the degree to which student attitudes were changed by the use of minicourses and to produce a model which could be used by other academic departments interested in the use of minicourses. The study included 240 students in four sections of Earth Science at the University of Northern Colorado. Each…

This book is a report of a major curriculum revision undertaken by the faculty in educational administration in the School of Education, Stanford University. Sensing the educational needs of the 1970's and 1980's, the Stanford faculty pondered the kinds of administrative services likely to be needed and suggested one model that might have…

A description is provided of the design and development of an author language for computer-assisted instruction (CAI). This Teaching and Coursewriting Computer Language (TACL) is described as being easy to learn for newcomers to computers and as providing efficiency and time savings in course development without sacrificing power or flexibility.…

This report describes the training of two kinds of paraprofessionals in child care in Denmark: the family helper who has considerable educational background, and the family day care mother for whom there are no educational prerequisites. The funding, the training, and the curriculum design of the paraprofessional programs are discussed. There is…

In this paper, discussion is provided concerning the development of a pilot science child-centered activities. Background information on the Riverview School of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is given. The objectives aim at providing EMH children with a systematic approach to logical thinking, direct experiences, and opportunities to realize natural…

Twenty-five educators participated in a two-week program to study the roles for library technical assistants and the program for their education. Speakers offered introductory and background presentations on the following topics: library education and manpower policy, the qualifications of library technical assistants for various types of…

A study was designed to develop to operational status a computer-assisted instructional (CAI) unit on household electricity for an introductory course in household equipment. A second purpose of the project was to obtain data on development time in relation to student on-line time. The unit consisted of four modules, one each on electrical terms,…

Archery involves skill development in P.E., mathematics, and science. Archery taught at the high school level has 3 main objectives: (1) to determine the distance an arrow will travel if shot into the air; (2) to introduce and familiarize pupils with the metric system; and (3) to reach some objectives laid out in the curriculum revision guides in…

The goals of the conference on off-campus education were designed to review (1) the continuing and integrative nature of education for all persons involved in the partnership of learning; (2) the uniqueness of off-campus education; (3) the place of off-campus education; and (4) criteria for evaluating the learning that occurs. Trends in…

This paper outlines a set of procedures for designing a science program for students at the junior high school level. A flow chart provides an overview of the curriculum design, and brief notes are given to clarify the procedures to be taken at each stage on the chart. Programs designed in this manner should fit into a larger framework of science…

A preliminary instructional model suitable for lesson preparation for a Computerized Training System is described. Topics discussed include general course architecture, general course structure, and the training decision process. Guidelines for the design of the model are presented and information is provided on the adaptation of the model to…

This article presents a rationale for the initiation of the career education movement in discussing the increasing emergence within the last few years of technological advances in America. Comprehensive and vocationally oriented, career education is designed to provide students with opportunities and experiences which will prepare them to become…