Comparative educationists are in the process of building up a special branch of scientific enquiry, with benefits both as a generalizing science and as an applied science. (Author/AN)

The author enters a plea for educators to use their new-found muscle to effect important curricular and methods changes in their schools. (Editor)

The author points out six ways that a teacher may be hindering a learning-blocked child. The author suggests how the teacher can help a child that has learning problems and gives six ways to help the child overcome his problems. (MS)

Paper delivered at the 18th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Chicago, Illinois, May, 1971. (CB)

The authors discuss small-group induction to the first speech given by students in a speech course. The authors have found that a practice session helps the students to gain confidence. The induction group is a practice technique. (MS)

Details extensively the advantages and disadvantages of the individualized approach to reading instruction, suggests combination programs as a means of phasing in the individualized approach and indicates the need for highly competent teachers to handle the complexities. Includes a pro-reaction and a con-reaction paper. Bibliography. (WB)

This selection of Freire's writings is a circular, sent by the author to coordinators of study groups in Chile. The circular stresses the two-fold nature of the programs: to educate the peasants and to help them gain a critical understanding of their environment through discussion. (Author/RR)

Four speakers examine the growth of closed circuit television and its application to local educational systems and describe some of the hardware required for a small studio. (AA)

Summarizes the literature which examines the formal and informal methods by which library reference services instruct the library user in the pursuit of information. (FM)

The article outlines a cognitive psychodevelopmental curricular approach for meeting the educational needs of young children enrolled in an Early Childhood-Exceptional Education Needs (EC-EEN) program. (SBH)

The development of aesthetic sensitivity in creative students is discussed, and sample techniques are described. The importance of valuing the individuality and uniqueness of the artistically creative and aesthetically sensitive child is stressed. (CL)

Most dental faculty have had no formal training in education prior to their clinic instructor role, and many report a need for training in educational methods and tutorial skills. An inservice training program using prepared training materials, workshops, and practice sessions has been shown to increase instructor effectiveness. (Author/CMV)