Examines different methods of solving China's minority language problems. Solutions include achieving basic consistency among alphabet forms, and encouraging research and mutal linguistic enrichment. (Author/DB)

Teachers' centers encourage both local curriculum development and in-service education. (Editor)

Looks at some facts, attempts to analyze some dilemmas, and makes some recrommendations with regard to the school effectiveness controversy, i.e., whether schools are effective in educating students and in being a joyful and productive educational experience. (Author/RK)

The article examines goals of information systems and basic areas that must be considered before an information system is established. The ERIC system is described as an example. Administrative organization, information processing, and problems of the system are discussed. (Author/AV)

A compilation of some recent developments in education in the United States and abroad including discussion of educational issues on National Public Radio and a new technology that can aid in foreign language training. (RK)

Three Dutch bodies--the Netherlands Universities Council, the Netherlands Universities Foundation for International Cooperation, and the Rectors' Conference--have traditionally been active in the field of international contacts between universities. Discusses the responsibilities of these three bodies. (Editor/RK)

The Shah of Iran's Fifth Development Plan (1973-1978) which has specific educational objectives almost exclusively in adult education, is discussed in terms of business and industry, agriculture, a functional literacy experiment, culture, and future success of educational programs in Iran. (TA)

Development of the nonformal education program in the country of Mali (Africa), which focuses on the promotion of literacy and functional literacy through the press and radio, is described. (TA)

An explanation of the French educational system and of projects intended to reform it. The main objective of the reform is to encourage universities to develop diversified programs and thus reduce the number of dropouts. Eighty percent of university professors see little value in the reform. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Describes the successful teacher collaboration project at the Institute for Research on Teaching (IRT) at Michigan State University. Teachers collaborate with researchers on educational research projects. While the costs are high, the benefits are substantial to both teachers and researchers. (MD)

Discusses the ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS). Identifies three trends pertaining to the teaching and learning of history, geography, and civics in elementary and secondary schools. Examines pertinent issues in each trend area, and states that through regular use of ERIC/ChESS resources, teachers can…

This article presents an institutional analysis of the effects of educational expansion on (1) the development of democratic political systems in new nations and (2) popular participation in politics within democratic systems. (Author/JDH)

Many teachers view educational research as inaccessible, irrelevant, and sometimes wrong. The Educational Research and Dissemination Program translates research into practical classroom applications and gives teachers the opportunity to adapt and refine it. (Author/LHW)