Describes six alternatives to the one-year chronological survey course on world history in secondary grades. The alternatives are topical or thematic courses, conceptual or generalization-centered courses, world regions or world cultures courses, problems approach courses, case study courses, and depth studies or patch-work courses. (RM)

A Statements about Schools Inventory was used to assess the attitudes of teachers and students about the degree to which alternative and conventional high schools meet the needs in Maslow's hierarchy. Results showed that alternative school environments are more conducive to the satisfaction of basic human needs. (SK)

Discusses the future role of developmental education and educators. Predicts changes in jobs and life and learning perceptions that will affect teaching methods and techniques. Sees increases in developmental studies influencing economics, production, cultural identity, and interrelationship recognition. (DMM)

Makes a case for magnet schools, especially as part of desegregation efforts. Briefly describes magnet schools around the country and some of their problems. (JM)

Twelve major areas (e.g., student outcomes, cost, entrance procedures) that require attention when evaluating a nontraditional degree program are identified. Priorities are suggested in terms of their long-term, overall importance in a complete evaluation plan and their immediate or short-term importance in the early stages of program…

Foresees community-based colleges tied to local cable systems and specialized television networks. Predicts that technological developments will result in open access to learning, shifts toward individualized instruction, emphasis on learning rather than teaching, and increased cooperative, consortial, and collaborative efforts. (DMM)

Australia's external degree programs have managed to maintain high standards for graduate degrees through residential and weekend schools, teaming of visiting or part-time faculty with regular full-time faculty members, faculty-wide approval of grades, direct supervision, strict admission standards, and rigorous programs. (Author/WD)

Wilderness experience, applied academics, community service, internships, and a course in human relations skills convince high school seniors in the Walkabout program of New York's Yorktown Heights to say "I Can." A presentation of accomplishments to family and friends serves to complete the "rite of passage" into adulthood.…

Describes Practice School Stations operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including goals, station operation, description of field stations, and program descriptions. (JN)

A survey of adult basic education teachers in Georgia revealed that their socioeconomic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds were related to the degree of emphasis they gave to nontraditional curricular areas such as health and consumer education, ethnic heritage, and life-coping skills. (SK)

The time students spend on the bus going to and coming from schools is wasted. The simulated classroom situation of the school bus could be used for educationally related purposes by having prerecorded material programed over a high quality sound system. (Author/MLF)

It is suggested that (1) employers feel that despite an employee's career or professional education, he will have to be retrained, and (2) those in the field of career and professional education must convince employers that educated workers can be intellectually sensitive and committed. (MSE)

Bergen Community College's Center for Public Media Programming produces courses broadcast by CBS stations around the country and which are offered for credit by other community colleges. The courses, called "Summer Semester," are offered to students unable to attend classes. They consist of half-hour lectures or discussions. (MLW)

This study examines the academic achievement of women relative to that of men in various subject areas normally associated with undergraduate business programs. Results indicate that women are as capable--if not more so, as men of performing well in these programs. Women will increasingly be prepared for employment in the business world. (CT)

Seven teaching style components and alternatives associated with each component are presented and described. The information is supplied as a tool to make operational descriptions of alternative teaching styles. (MP)