The authors advocate a systems approach to language teaching and learning that takes into account all the interlocking elements of language arts. Through a summer study (a concentrated working session) and ongoing problem solving activities, the system's essentials are respected, and effective and well-coordinated change is possible. (Author/DS)

Suggests that student personnel administrators must look to the future and become involved in institutional planning, faculty development, provision of equal educational opportunities for all students, and leadership positions within the institution. Presented at the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators…

Discussed are difficulties in producing middle level technicians in developing nations. The author cites general antipathy to new ideas including technology, opposition to education for economic and religious reasons, dearth of suitable science and technical courses, and ineffective government planning as major problems. (Author/DB)

Due to differences among Florida coordinating councils for the state's community college districts, the Florida Division of Vocational Education funded a project to study the local councils, design operating procedures according to State Board of Education rules, and develop a plan to implement the procedures in six pilot councils. (MF)

Planning for higher education involves planning for expanded intellectual horizons and civilized progress, not for decline.

Presents essential concepts, strategies, and recommendations for developing and implementing an articulation plan designed to help high school occupational graduates move successfully, and with minimum delay and duplication of effort, into community colleges and other postsecondary occupational programs. (DMM)

Uses Israel as an example to examine three variables--size, organizational mode, and political value system--and their effects on educational policy making and planning at a national level. Argues that in Israel's case small size, centralization, and democracy interact to create a new type of planning behavior termed the enlightenment approach.…

East German research on higher education is reviewed, with focuses on studies of the increasing demands for technical training, both initial and continuing, and productivity. The role of research in promoting international cooperation and a new East German educational information system are also discussed. (MSE)

This discussion of the situation of part-time students focuses on generally accepted attitudes toward such students, possible role conflicts between faculty and students who are knowledgeable practitioners, the needs of these students in terms of course content and availability, and the special problems posed by distance education. (CLB)

Too many school/business partnerships focus on narrow, highly visible issues (like dropouts) without substantially improving schools' academic and vocational programs. Schools and community employers (including government agencies) should cooperate to reshape the total school program through planning, curriculum revision, staff development,…

To collect data on program descriptions in the field of serious emotional disturbance/behavioral disorders, an instrument was developed and field tested with 145 school districts. Findings indicated that few comprehensive program descriptions (outlining student identification procedures, instructional methods, community involvement, evaluation,…

Questions whether professional organizations have had much positive effect on art teaching and art literacy, stating that the contributions of teacher and arts education groups have been contradictory. Examines the structure of various organizations, arguing that too many replicate objectives and territory. Makes suggestions for improving…

A questionnaire survey assessing attitudes of 50 deaf adults toward sign language systems used in schools found the majority supported American Sign Language and Manually Coded English-Pidgin with some reservations. Respondents were also concerned about needs of individual deaf children and deaf adult involvement in educational decision making for…

Investigates the ways in which microcomputers were being used by teachers and students in grades 4-6 of a semi-rural elementary school near a major metropolitan area. Concludes that computers were only minimally used, and then without apparent focus or educational rationale. Citing teacher frustration and other causes, the authors make…