The political attitude of schools was considered and the conflict of democracy and autocracy in the classroom was evaluated. (RK)

An interview with Walter Perry, Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, in which he discusses his educational philosophy. (HB)

Author distinguishes one type of cost evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, from other types of cost evaluation, illustrates its use as a decision-making tool, and discusses a few of the problems associated with its application in the instructional development process. (Author)

Authors state that research and the systems approach are effective in mutually exclusive ways, differentially applicable in educational problem-solving, and thus complementary, suggesting that each can be studied using the methodology of the other. (Author)

An examination of the current state of the art of relating the systems approach to the teaching of reading. Both theoretical and practical aspects are considered. (Author)

Author attempts to provide a framework for thinking about education: abouts its purposes, its means, and the way it plans ahead. (Author)

Describes the Open University of the United Kingdom, established by Royal Charter to serve adult students. (Author/RK)

A student considers the recommendations of the Russell Report emphasizing his interests in the teachers, the curriculum and the locus of education. (RK)

The innovations discussed include: independent study, seminar instruction, the multiversity concept, learning-living centers, study abroad programs, year-round study and some specific examples of unique programs. (PG)

Some limitations of instructional development are delineated, as are some of its potential adverse consequences. Finally, some possible strategies are advanced for rectifying undesirable impacts. (Author)

Article is based on two main theses: One, qualitative improvements in education will not come about as a result of rhetoric or superficial proposals for solution made by the so-called new breed'' of educator, but rather as a result of a deeper understanding of the teaching-learning process, and the development and use of new and better principles…

Presents information about East European higher education in comparison with that in the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., and concludes that American education at this level is more efficient and superior to most everything encountered in the studied countries, including the U.S.S.R. (CC)