Questions whether a variety of institutions and organizations should adopt as specific policies the goal of interpreting science and technology to the general public. Suggests that there are occasions in which an increase in public understanding of science may fail to be socially constructive and actually damaging. (CS)

Contrasts two models of interaction between higher education and the labor market: (1) development of general employability skills, which can be narrow and limited without context; and (2) professional education. Both the professions and discipline-based higher education are organized around and draw their distinctiveness from specific contexts.…

The introduction of Open University educational television programming in Great Britain has contributed greatly to more effective industrial and technical education. Target audiences include married women, illiterate adults, Asian immigrant workers, and those changing jobs in mid-career. (MW)

In early 1985, one of the new television channels resulting from the expansion of the Fort Smith TV Cable Company was allocated to Westark Community College (WCC). In July, a task force was appointed to develop recommendations regarding programming, policies, staffing, equipment, physical location, and organizational location. This report presents…

A study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of using a satellite delivery system to provide market information to farmers. The program delivered by satellite was Crop Market Prospects, a one-day conference that presents the market outlook for both crops and inputs, investigates the world grain situation, and provides a long-term outlook.…

This pamphlet aims to help child care agencies and centers mount a campaign to counteract negative media coverage about child care. To plan an approach to the media, it is suggested that the child care organization designate a media person, develop a budget, target the audience, develop a message and vehicle, compile a media book with information…

DISCUSSIONS AT THE SECOND CONFERENCE OF THE ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA CONCENTRATED ON PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH. THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF PROGRAMING WERE OUTLINED AND CURRENT TRENDS OF THOUGHT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION WERE DISCUSSED. THE CONFEREES EXAMINED THE FIELDS WHERE RESEARCH…

VARIOUS POINTS OF VIEW ARE PRESENTED ON THE EFFECT OF TELEVISION UPON CHILDREN. CONTENTS--(1) TELEVISION, TIGER BY THE TAIL--ERNA CHRISTENSEN. (2) TELEVISION'S IMPACT ON THE CHILD--RALPH GARRY. (3) SOME RESEARCH ON TV--PAUL A. WITTY. (4) THE CURRICULUM CONTENT OF CHILDREN'S TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND COMMERCIALS--MARIE TOWNSEND MOORE AND JULIANA…

Fairgoers, who attended the United States Science Exhibit at the Seattle World's Fair and therefore were exposed to the elaborate attempt at mass education that it represented, were studied as if they were "students." Attitudes towards science and scientists, information retention, and background characteristics were measured. Attendance…

Significant learning occurred when four experimental films dealing with the weather were shown four groups in each of three different populations (high school students, Air Force basic trainees, and college students). However, increased concentration of facts in the films yielded only slight advantages in learning. The films differed in length as…

Three interrelated, principal factors bearing on the concept of "individualized instruction" are critically examined in this study. They include the notions of: (1) "integrity of the discipline," (2) "democratization" of instruction, and (3) academic accountability. Discussion of the growing mythology surrounding individualized instruction reveals…

Describes the problems peculiar to West Germany in its transition to mass higher education and comments upon the current situation in the politics of higher education. Topics discussed include access to higher education, higher education and employment, the structure of higher education, teaching and curricula, and decision making in universities.…

Presents an historical survey of the creation and development of the Open University established in Great Britain in 1969. Concludes that the vitality and adaptability of the institution ensure it a bright future. (Author/DB)

A survey of teaching methods for farm guidance workers in India, outlining some approaches developed by and used in other nations. Discusses mass educational methods, group educational methods, and the local leadership method. (JB)