The year 1972 marked the Golden Jubilee of the New Zealand Correspondence School, an integral part of the New Zealand educational system with a unique function--to serve both children and adults who cannot, for a variety of reasons, attend regular schools and institutions. (Author/CB)

Two soft'' (non-formalized) models--the convergence model for R & D program management and a model of the processes of innovation in the public sector -- have been used in designing a strategy for a national right-to-read project. Covers the history of the project, an evaluation of the soft models, and a discussion of the conditions under…

Analyzes pedagogical, historical-critical, philosophical, and political-public approaches. (RN)

Paper focuses on one attempt to train teachers to be knowledgeable, caring, and capable of designing instructional activities that promote desirable learning in young children. (Authors/CB)

Acquainting public school elementary and high school students with the world of work is the goal of the Guided Occupational Orientation Program in Syracuse, New York. (Author)

Discussion of the effectiveness of past computer programs and the directions that future design and dissemination efforts should take. (Author)

Better facilities can in no way provide for the child if the teacher has walls in his mind, if he uses one lesson plan'' for his entire teaching career. (Author)

Special issue on translation. (VM)

Described were a selected group of outdoor laboratory experiences utilizing the techniques and concepts of the contemporary indoor laboratories. (Author/CP)

Bibliographies of instructional materials used in the proseminars are included. (RD)

Describes a pilot project consisting of a full year of behavioral sciences to medical students willing to elect an extra year of medical school prior to their clinical work. (IR)